March 24, 2008
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Salute to Independent Agents; Errors & Omissions; Energy/Oil & Gas
In this Issue
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Features
People Wisconsin-based Wausau Insurance recently announced that... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$381 Million Kansas state officials say the winter storm that knocked... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Seatbelts Are Important "Airbags should be used in conjunction with... -
FeaturesWord-of-Mouth Marketing Yields Big Results
A firm's most valuable customers are not necessarily those who buy... -
FeaturesWisconsin Bill Requiring Fire-Safe Cigarettes Passes Assembly
All cigarettes sold in Wisconsin would have to be the type that... -
FeaturesIndiana One of First States to Ban Tax on Insurers for Accident Responses
Some call it 'double taxation;' others easy money Indiana recently... -
FeaturesTo Perpetuate or Sell – It’s a Big Decision to Make
Agencies that choose to remain independent can do so with hard work,... -
Editor's NoteTort Systems Study Provides Officials with Guidelines
In the competition for jobs and capital investment among the states,... -
FeaturesFour Charged in 1999 Arson Fire at Michigan State University
More than eight years after a New Year's Eve fire at Michigan State...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAmerica’s Golden Agents … Long-time Agents Have no Regrets, Many Rewards
Not many independent insurance agents can claim the title of a Golden... -
FeaturesClimate Change No. 1 in Top 10 Risks Facing the Insurance Industry
Potential climate change is the greatest strategic risk currently... -
FeaturesS&P: U.S. Workers’ Comp Insurers Face Weakening Rates
The U.S. workers' compensation insurance business is not for the... -
FeaturesAmerica’s Young Insurance Agents: Love and Optimism in the Workplace
"I wanted a job I could love," says 29-year-old Meghan McGarry. She... -
FeaturesInsurance Helps Fuel Energy Alternatives
Insurers introduce policies that protect fast-growing renewable... -
FeaturesTime For Independent Agents to Go Global
Businesses are reaching for the golden global ring — are... -
FeaturesHow to Discourage Commercial Insureds From Shopping Their Account
Virtually every business owner or manager considers shopping their... -
Features101 Things Independent Agents Like MOST
The exclusive 2008 Insurance Journal Survey of Young Agents asked... -
FeaturesCongress Examines Municipal Bond Ratings, Bond Insurance Industry
The fast-spreading U.S. mortgage crisis prompted lawmakers this month... -
Features50 Things Independent Agents Like LEAST
The exclusive 2008 Insurance Journal Survey of Young Agents asked... -
FeaturesReasonable Expectations for Agents’ E&O
The public views insurance agents and brokers as professionals,... -
FeaturesClimate Change Under World Spotlight
Swiss Re's latest sigma study on natural catastrophes and man-made... -
FeaturesU.S. Senate Approves Legislation Targeting Consumer Product Safety
A bill to crack down on dangerous consumer products was approved by... -
FeaturesOil and Gas Extraction Market Holds Solid Potential
While the oil and gas market can be seen as including pipeline and...
