August 6, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Top Commercial Lines Retail Agencies; Errors & Omissions; Commercial Auto/Taxis/Limos
In this Issue
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It FiguresFigures
$9.1 million Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger announced... -
FeaturesMidwestern states push for truck-only lanes
With truck traffic rising, at least nine states are considering... -
Cover StoriesIn the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same
In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Auto Repair Shop Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance... -
FeaturesRanking State Road
1. North Dakota 2. South Carolina 3. Kansas 4. New Mexico 5. Montana... -
Cover StoriesKansas ranks third, survey says
N.D. HAS BEST ROADS IN U.S. Redlining or effective predictor? THE... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Credit score debate heats up
The Federal Trade Commission's long awaited study, "Credit-Based... -
FeaturesDespite firefighting prowess, the Russians aren’t coming
While the Southeast's largest wildfire in over a century was still... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Minn. groups sue AIG for $100 million in damages for fraud,... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Governor says stop "Insurance companies shouldn't use... -
FeaturesPeople
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America named Deputy... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Report: N.D. has the best roads, Kansas ranks 3rd Nearly 52 percent... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Federal court throws out rules on extended hours for truckers A... -
FeaturesAllstate hit for linking fire renewals to separate wind policy in Miss.
Michael McAndrews would like to know what business Allstate has... -
Editor's NoteCredit score debate heats up
The Federal Trade Commission's long awaited study, "Credit-Based... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America named Deputy... -
FeaturesIn the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same
In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of... -
FeaturesDespite firefighting prowess, the Russians aren’t coming
Global firefighter claims U.S. Forest Service stonewalls on Russian... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Auto Repair Shop Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance... -
CurrentsReport: N.D. has the best roads, Kansas ranks 3rd
Nearly 52 percent of U.S. urban interstates are now congested and... -
Closing QuoteInsurance credit scoring: 21st century redlining and the end of insurance
You've just been laid off from your job. Or your daughter has a major... -
CurrentsAllstate hit for linking fire renewals to separate wind policy in Miss.
Michael McAndrews would like to know what business Allstate has... -
CurrentsMinn. groups sue AIG for $100 million in damages for fraud, violations
The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association (WCRA)... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Governor says stop "Insurance companies shouldn't use someone's... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$9.1 million Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger announced... -
CurrentsFederal court throws out rules on extended hours for truckers
A federal court dealt a blow to U.S. trucking companies in July by... -
CurrentsMidwestern states push for truck-only lanes
With truck traffic rising, at least nine states are considering... -
FeaturesAgents capitalize on soft market opportunities when buying E&O
Jim Armitage of California and Jonathan Geib of Tennessee are among... -
CurrentsThe Hartford settlement ends agents’ contingent commissions
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced it has reached a... -
FeaturesCommercial lines insights of top agencies
While much of the talk about the current commercial and professional... -
FeaturesTaxicab market: limousines’ ugly stepsister?
Specialized taxicab market may not be glamorous, but can be as good... -
FeaturesCommercial clients should know who’s behind the wheel
Every insurance agent dreads the call from a business owner reporting... -
Minding Your BusinessWorking ‘on’ instead of ‘in’ your business
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of "The... -
CurrentsHouse panel votes to add wind to flood program
Private insurance companies are balking at a decision by a key House... -
CurrentsAgents say ‘no’ or nothing to adding wind coverage in flood program
Some independent insurance agents are taking a "neutral" position... -
NewsbriefsCOMMERCIAL P/C PRICES STILL DROPPING, RISK MANAGER SURVEY FINDS
Commercial insurance premiums continued to decline during the second... -
Cover StoryAgents Errors & Omissions
If ever there was a time for insurance agents to get out and go...
National Coverage
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News BriefsNews Briefs
Commercial P/C prices still dropping, risk manager survey finds... -
FeaturesCommercial clients should know who’s behind the wheel
Every insurance agent dreads the call from a business owner reporting... -
FeaturesCORRECTION:
In the July 23, 2007 issue, Insurance Journal, listed incorrect dates... -
FeaturesTaxicab market: limousines’ ugly stepsister?
As an agent you may receive a request to provide insurance for a... -
FeaturesCommercial Lines Leaders
About the Commercial Lines Leaders: The Commercial Lines Leaders in... -
FeaturesAgents in E&O Buyer’s Seat
If ever there was a time for insurance agents to get out and go... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agents say 'no' or nothing to adding wind coverage in flood program... -
News CurrentsThe Hartford settlement with attorneys general ends agents’ contingent
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced it has reached a... -
FeaturesCommercial lines insights of top agencies
While much of the talk about the current commercial and professional... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
House panel votes to add wind to flood program Private insurance... -
Minding Your BusinessWorking ‘on’ instead of ‘in’ your business
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of "The...