January 26, 2009
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. 1
In this Issue
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FeaturesMichigan Advances Ergonomics Rule Over Business Opposition
Michigan regulators have taken preliminary votes to advance mandatory... -
FeaturesMissouri Homeowners Need Insurance to Go Green
A new Missouri law was supposed to make it easy for residents... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Victoria, Cranbrook Victoria Insurance Co., a subsidiary of... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Name Change "While this name change reflects our vision for today and... -
FeaturesLabor, Trial Lawyers Criticize Kansas Workers’ Compensation System
Every day thousands of Kansans, such as Delbert Young of Wichita, go... -
Editor's NoteChange and Protect
Change is coming to Washington and to the NAIC but hopefully it's... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota Could Back Tougher Teen Driving Laws
North Dakota lawmakers strongly support toughening state laws that... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association named Richard... -
It FiguresIt Figures
10 The age of a girl who died in a 2006 tornado in Rogers, Minnesota... -
FeaturesIowa to Address Flood Recovery Despite Economic Concerns
Despite a state budget crisis and a crumbling national economy, Iowa...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWholesaler Innovation Helps Close the Gaps
E&S Exists to Provide Coverage for Unique and Emerging Risks Before... -
Idea ExchangeOld Insurance Inspection Photos Make Meaningful Gifts
Are you ready for a quick excursion down memory lane? It's a short... -
FeaturesFBI Reports Drop in Crime Including Property Crimes and Arson
The nation experienced a 3.5 percent decline in violent crime and a... -
FeaturesContractor Additional Insured Endorsements May Reduce Coverage Available to the Named Insured
Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part series on contractor... -
FeaturesMadoff Scandal to Cost Insurers $1.8 Billion, Aon Benfield Estimates
While the maximum potential exposed insurance limits resulting from... -
FeaturesDuty to Defend Greater than Duty to Indemnify
A Subcontractor's Contractual Obligation to Defend Exists Regardless... -
FeaturesInsurance Claims for 2008 U.S. Catastrophes to Top $25 Billion
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesObama Presidency Could Dramatically Influence Courts, Vanderbilt Professor Says
As President Barack Obama takes office, not only will the political... -
FeaturesLondon’s Reach Bolsters U.S. Specialty Lines
Insurers Catlin, Beazley, Amlin, Hiscox and Newcomer Torus Find Their...