April 7, 2008
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
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In this Issue
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FeaturesMinn. Girl’s Death Could Mean Lower Award, Experts Say
Experts say the death of 6-year-old Abigail Taylor from the injuries... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority has hired... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Flood Concerns "Within the time constraints available to us, we... -
FeaturesPush for Federal Regulation is Call Ror No Regulation
Editor's Note: The following letter was sent to the president of... -
Editor's Note‘State v. Federal’ Fight Heats Up
In the face of growing economic turmoil the Bush administration is... -
It FiguresIt Figures
10 A Waterloo, Iowa, man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for... -
FeaturesInsurers Could Pay Up to $730 Million for Cleanup
Nine insurance companies should cover the costs assessed to the... -
FeaturesOhio Allows 5% Rate Cut On Workers’ Comp
Ohio state officials approved a 5 percent overall rate reduction in... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesIn Midwest, Economic Downturn Makes Soft Market Even Tougher
In recession-battered Michigan and elsewhere, agents pursue... -
FeaturesIndiana Governor Signs Ban on Accident Response Fee
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed the bill that bans...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsTake a P/C Soft Market, Throw in a Recession, and Stir
The P/C industry's chief economist on how agents are affected when a... -
FeaturesBeecher Carlson: Energized for Growth
Atlanta-based broker just keeps going and going while striving to... -
FeaturesStrategies for Agents in a Recession
Despite soft market conditions and a downturn in the economy, it's... -
Minding Your Business10 Rules for Family-Run Businesses
Family businesses can be a blessing or a disaster. The root of a... -
FeaturesLocation, Weather, Animals, Illnesses Make Insuring Movies Risky Business
Rating the degree of risk for a movie runs the gamut, says Wendy... -
FeaturesHow Courts and Claims are Altering the D&O Landscape
Claims frequency, claims severity, subprime, securities fraud and... -
FeaturesIs Now a Subprime Time To Be in D&O?
Execs ponder Stoneridge, plaintiffs bar shakeups and market... -
News CurrentsIndustry Lines Up ‘Pro and Con’ on Bush Plan for Federal Regulator
Insurance industry groups lined up quickly with responses to the Bush... -
FeaturesGame Plan For College and University Safety on the Road
Transporting student athletes to sporting events can pose great... -
FeaturesDuring a Recession, Agents Tend to Fare Better Than Their Customers
Agents writing residential contractors feel recession first;...
