July 7, 2008
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Top Commercial Lines Agencies; Risk Management Report; International Exposures
In this Issue
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Features
People Dayton, Ohio-based Norman-Spencer Agency Inc. named Mark Yearn... -
Closing QuoteWhen In Rome, Do As the Romans
Hint: Learn Before You Go The ancient expression "When in Rome, do as... -
FeaturesNational Insurer Wants to Include Flood Coverage in Home Policies
One of the nation's largest insurance companies is lobbying Congress... -
FeaturesWinning as a Strategist
Thinking Strategically Can Lead to Insurance Sales Success Want to be... -
FeaturesYes, You Are in a ‘Flood Zone!’
The Importance of Understanding Flood Zones "I don't need flood... -
FeaturesFlooded Midwest’s Impact Could Be Felt at Dinner
Producers might benefit from the $3.8 billion disaster fund that is... -
FeaturesUSDA Mulls Options on Midwest Flood Aid
The U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) will look "at everything... -
FeaturesIowa Agents in Flooded Areas Meet the Challenges
Well Thought Out Disaster Plans Make the Difference Midwest agents... -
FeaturesWinning as a Strategist
Thinking Strategically Can Lead to Insurance Sales Success Want to be... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
High Profile Attorney Scruggs Sentenced to 5 Years A high-profile... -
FeaturesSurvey: Despite Need Only 17% of Americans Have Flood Insurance
Record widespread flooding across the Midwest has once again... -
It FiguresIt Figures
14,500 Dog bites now account for one-third of all homeowners...
National Coverage
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New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Features‘What Have You Done for Me Lately?’
How Risk Managers Measure a Broker's Performance Today's risk... -
FeaturesGlobal Insurance Premiums Top $4 Trillion
Swiss Re's latest sigma study reports that the global insurance... -
FeaturesExporting Exposures
As an important link in the global supply chain, exporters face many... -
FeaturesIn Brokers We Trust
Alliant Insurance Services Puts Its Money Where Its Trust Is — In... -
FeaturesWillumstad Replaces Sullivan as AIG CEO
New Chief Sees 'No Sacred Cows' in Turnaround Plan; Ready to Divest... -
FeaturesWillis Buys HRH for $2.1 Billion
Combined Firm Doubles Employee Benefits Business Willis Group... -
FeaturesExclusive Survey, Part 2: Strengths and Weaknesses – What Agents Think of Regional and National P/C Insurers
Regional P/C Insurers Beat Out Nationals on Compensation, Claims;... -
FeaturesBank Insurance Brokerage 1Q Earnings Hit Second-Highest Level Ever
Quarterly earnings from bank insurance brokerage hit their... -
Minding Your BusinessAgency Pains and What to Do About Them
10 Common Agency Woes and How to Fix Them The typical agency has at...