October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Salute to Program Managers; Business Owners Policy; Risk Retention Group Directory
In this Issue
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New MarketsMy New Markets
Hacker - Virus - Cyber Invasion Nuts & Bolts: USX/S is offering... -
People & PlacesPeople
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Cos. (NAMIC) named... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Wind, water and legislative storm
At the center of the controversy is a provision by Congressman Gene... -
Cover StoriesINTERNET DOWN
PRODUCT LIABILITY Do Feds preempt the states? BROOKE CORP. LAWSUITS... -
Closing QuoteAdding wind peril coverage is not the solution
The Flood Insurance Subcommittee of the American Academy of Actuaries... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Funeral director's scam "I didn't try to deceive anyone... -
FeaturesFrom the Big Apple to the Corn State
From the executive office of the Greater New York Mutual Insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings But fast-growing... -
It FiguresFigures
$130 million October and November are two of the most dangerous... -
FeaturesMarkel employees build custom motorcycle
It's not a secret that Waukesha, Wis.-based Markel American Insurance... -
Editor's NoteWind, water and legislative storm
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Cos.(NAMIC) named SECURA... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Hacker - Virus - Cyber Invasion Nuts & Bolts: USX/S is offering... -
FeaturesFrom the Big Apple to the Corn State
From the executive office of the Greater New York Mutual Insurance... -
Idea ExchangeMarkel employees build custom motorcycle
It's not a secret that Waukesha, Wis.-based Markel American Insurance... -
Closing QuoteAdding wind peril coverage is not the solution
The Flood Insurance Subcommittee of the American Academy of Actuaries... -
CurrentsFormer franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings
Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp.... -
NewsbriefsSTATE CLEARS BROOKE OF WRONGDOING
The Louisiana Department of Insurance investigated complaints against... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Funeral director's scam "I didn't try to deceive anyone out of their... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$130 million October and November are two of the most dangerous... -
Cover StorySPECIAL REPORT: Salute to Program Managers
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
Program diversification helps to lighten the effects during increased... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
How to choose the right service providers If you are a mid-sized... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
New data compromise coverage helps businesses respond when data loss... -
CurrentsMajor Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages
New report urges CEOs to take action now to ensure continuity of... -
CurrentsSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
Today's small, medium-sized owners get more and better coverage... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money... -
CurrentsHouse-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm coverage
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure updating the... -
CurrentsThe offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again
An industry executive, representing a coalition of 14 large...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Major Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages... -
FeaturesSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
The wise program manager takes yet another step forward and commits... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
The offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
If you are a mid-sized business interested in an alternative risk... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
The breach of personal data stored in business files and computers is... -
FeaturesPrograms Unplugged
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
House-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
The business owner policy (BOP) of today is not the BOP of yesterday,... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money...
