September 24, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Salute to Surplus Lines Brokers/NAPSLO; Personal Lines Markets; Product Liability
In this Issue
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FeaturesNeed for lawyers PL coverage increasing
The perils facing employed lawyers have increased substantially in... -
FeaturesKnapp Joins IJ-Midwest
Lauren Knapp recently was named Midwest sales manager for Wells... -
It FiguresFigures
65 New U.S. census figures show that the Twin Cities of... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Progressive Corp. in Mayfield, Ohio, is consolidating management... -
FeaturesThe subprime mortgage mess and the professional liability insurance industry
According to the Bank of America, more than $1.3 trillion in... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Medical Staffing Professional Liability Nuts & Bolts: International... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Minnesota bridge fund "I think the message is that... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Officials in Midwest seek Federal aid after August storms Flooding... -
FeaturesAs motorcycle deaths rise, Feds urge states adopt strict helmet laws
States should require motorcycle riders to wear proper helmets,... -
Editor's NoteThe problem of natural disasters
What to do about natural disasters? We can't really prevent them and... -
CurrentsAs motorcycle deaths rise, Feds urge states adopt strict helmet laws
States should require motorcycle riders to wear proper helmets,... -
CurrentsKnapp Joins IJ-Midwest
Lauren Knapp recently was named Midwest sales manager for Wells... -
CurrentsOfficials in Midwest seek Federal aid after August storms
Flooding concerns continue to plague states in the Midwest after the... -
It FiguresIt Figures
65 New U.S. census figures show that the Twin Cities of... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Medical Staffing Professional Liability Nuts & Bolts: International... -
Idea ExchangeThe subprime mortgage mess and the professional liability insurance industry
The collapse of the subprime mortgage lending industry has dominated... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Progressive Corp.in Mayfield, Ohio, is consolidating management... -
Idea ExchangeNeed for lawyers PL coverage increasing
The perils facing employed lawyers have increased substantially in... -
Idea ExchangeCatastrophes: There is no free lunch
Since the devastating hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, some... -
Idea ExchangeCatastrophes: The time to act is now
Two years have passed since America's most shocking wake-up call... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Minnesota bridge fund "I think the message is that Minnesotans ...... -
FeaturesPredictive Analytics 2.0
Maximizing the science and art of business analysis with the next... -
FeaturesMaking the case for Internet liability coverage
There has been very little in the history of the world that has... -
FeaturesChinese imports and product liability coverage
Wave of recalls pushes broker, insurer roles in product safety,... -
CurrentsJudge throws out all federal antitrust charges against insurers, brokers
No evidence found to support charges of a global conspiracy among... -
FeaturesCutting doctors’ hours may not reduce medical errors, studies find
New 80-hour limit for medical residents may not be the best way to... -
Cover StoryThe CHANGING FACE of Surplus Lines Brokers
The surplus lines industry is never boring, never plain and certainly... -
CurrentsIndustry skeptical, while Treasury opposes natural disaster pool
Federal legislation that encourages states to pool their catastrophe... -
FeaturesU.S. excess and surplus lines market attracts international attention
The United States excess and surplus lines market presents... -
Idea ExchangeEight major mistakes employers make when workers’ comp rates go down
Employers must view coverage more as a comprehensive risk management... -
Idea ExchangeExporters’ insurance: A world of opportunity
Companies moving into international markets could be exposed to risks... -
Idea ExchangeProspects and pitfalls in a changing global insurance world
The 'rest of the world' offers new opportunities for growth, but not... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyEstablish an authentic small business department
The small business insurance market has grown in importance to... -
CurrentsHealth premiums rise 6.1%; average family coverage costs $12,000
Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose an average of... -
CurrentsProgressive combines personal lines management
The Progressive Corp. in Mayfield, Ohio, is consolidating management... -
CurrentsU.S. reinsurers report premiums dropped in 2Q
The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), a group of 22 U. S.... -
CurrentsInsurers have manageable exposure to subprime turmoil, report says
The vast majority of U.S. insurers have little or no exposure to the... -
CurrentsU.S. fire report: More fires; fewer deaths and injuries; rise in property losses
Fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated 1.6... -
CurrentsGuy Carpenter finds Lloyd’s market at its ‘healthiest in 300 years’
Findings boast stellar results for London market with Lloyd's leading...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Insurers have manageable exposure to subprime turmoil, report says... -
FeaturesMaking the case for Internet liability coverage
There has been very little in the history of the world that has... -
FeaturesSurplus lines industry sees a flurry of M&As in 2007 despite softening market
The surplus lines market continues to be the insurance industry's... -
Workers CompEight major mistakes employers make when workers’ comp rates go down
Declining rates act as blinders for many employers. With lower prices... -
News CurrentsHealth premiums rise 6.1%; average family coverage costs $12,000
Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose an average of... -
FeaturesProspects and pitfalls in a changing global insurance world
No European city has recently changed as much as Berlin (with the... -
FeaturesBy Marty Ellingsworth
The use of predictive analytics is truly enhancing speed and customer... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Judge throws out all federal antitrust charges against insurers,... -
FeaturesU.S. reinsurers report premiums dropped in 2Q
The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), a group of 22 U. S.... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Industry skeptical, while Treasury opposes natural disaster pool... -
FeaturesU.S. fire report: More fires; fewer deaths and injuries; rise in property losses
Fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated 1.6... -
FeaturesChinese imports and product liability coverage
Recalled toys sit in the foreground as Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill.,... -
FeaturesCutting doctors’ hours may not reduce medical errors, studies find
Cutting the grueling work hours of doctors-in-training had little... -
FeaturesGuy Carpenter finds Lloyd’s market at its ‘healthiest in 300 years’
Guy Carpenter & Co., Marsh's reinsurance broker and risk management... -
FeaturesProgressive combines personal lines management
The Progressive Corp. in Mayfield, Ohio, is consolidating management... -
FeaturesExporters’ insurance: A world of opportunity
In the past 10 years, it has become much easier for U.S. companies to... -
FeaturesEstablish an authentic small business department
The small business insurance market has grown in importance to...
