November 17, 2008
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Contractors & Builders; Nonprofits/Social Services/ Public Entities; Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies
In this Issue
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FeaturesBerkshire Closes on Deal for 2 White Mountains Insurers in Runoff
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns two more... -
FeaturesSoft Market Challenges
Relationships, Recruiting, Training Key to Survival Soft market... -
FeaturesN.D. Commissioner Hamm Declared Winner in Tight Race
In a tight race that was not officially called until early on Nov. 5,... -
FeaturesA Tough Supporter of State Insurance Regulation, Hudson Also Has Open Door Policy at the Department
A public servant, attorney and community leader, Mary Jo Hudson... -
People & PlacesPeople
Zurich appointed Christopher Haarmann chief underwriting officer of... -
Editor's NoteOpportunity Management
As the impact of the global economic crisis takes hold, a quarter of... -
It FiguresIt Figures
2 Deer are causing more problems for Nebraskans, and it's not just on... -
FeaturesFormer Illinois Mayor Pleads Guilty to Insurance Scam
The former mayor of the Chicago northern suburb of Niles has pleaded... -
Closing QuoteMemo to Insurance Producers: Get Ready to Produce More in 2009
Although the economy is in serious trouble, nothing has changed. You... -
FeaturesBrooke Corp.’s Prospective Buyers Say ‘No’ to Deal; Company Declares Bankruptcy
Kansas-based Brooke Corp. laid off most of its staff after... -
FeaturesScorecard: Small Business at the Supreme Court
There is no question that the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions impact... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
The Blame Game "It stretches both credibility and past experience... -
FeaturesEven Best Practices Agencies Struggle To Grow in Soft Market
Revenue Growth Proves Challenge, Hiring New Producers Remains...
National Coverage
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New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesWhen It Comes to Crane Safety, It’s Not Safety First but Safety Always
Recognize Challenges, Develop a Plan and Start an Effective Crane... -
FeaturesGreen Building: New Benefits for Society and New Challenges for Risk Management
As society becomes more environmentally conscious, as energy prices... -
FeaturesSensible Success
Focusing on One Industry Has Allowed Construction Specialist Allied... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry’s Political Contributions to Democrats Spike in 2008
Political contributions to Democratic candidates in the 2008 election... -
FeaturesCEO of New Marsh Retail Agency Sees Lean, Nimble Operation
New Nationwide Entity to Target Smaller U.S.-Based Companies with... -
FeaturesSurvey: What Keeps Independent Agents Awake at Night?
Commissions, Technology, Agency Branding and Catastrophe Zones Rank... -
FeaturesHow to Control Construction Claims in a Collapsing Homebuilders’ Market
Working with Experienced Homebuilders, Rigorous Inspections and... -
FeaturesAttract and Win Social Services Business with Risk Management Strategies
How Insurance Professionals Can Be Valuable Advisors to Non-Profit... -
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency8 Ways to Jump Start Listless Agencies in Today’s Economy
These are the worst worldwide economic times in recent memory. Slow...
