June 18, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Workers' Compensation Directory; Agency Options: Networks, Financing, Planning; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Consumer education still needed
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how... -
FeaturesMichigan insurance industry data
• The insurance industry in Michigan employs more than 111,000... -
FeaturesIn Wis., adult children can collect for suffering in wrongful death suits
Adult children whose parents die can collect damages for pain and... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Mich. study: Industry can be key player in economic recovery The... -
Features
People Kansas-based Brooke Franchise Corp., a subsidiary of Brooke... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Camera, lights, action "In addition to improvements in... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
N.D. workers' comp officials appear in court on felony charges The... -
It FiguresFigures
98,200 More than 98,200 Minnesotans between the ages of 18 and 24... -
FeaturesNeb. bill: Adults would be liable for damages if alcohol given to kids
A Neb. bill, LB573, passed by the Legislature would make adults who... -
Editor's NoteConsumer education still needed
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Kansas-based Brooke Franchise Corp., a subsidiary of Brooke Corp.,... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy... -
CurrentsMich. study: Industry can be key player in economic recovery
The results of a new study indicate that the insurance industry will... -
NewsbriefsMICHIGAN INSURANCE INDUSTRY DATA
The insurance industry in Michigan employs more than 111,000 people... -
Closing QuoteKey employer advantages to Health Savings Accounts
After being available for four years, Health Savings Accounts (HSA)... -
CurrentsIn Wis., adult children can collect for suffering in wrongful death suits
Adult children whose parents die can collect damages for pain and... -
CurrentsN.D. workers’ comp officials appear in court on felony charges
The executive director of the North Dakota State Workers'... -
CurrentsNeb. bill: Adults would be liable for damages if alcohol given to kids
A Neb. bill, LB573, passed by the Legislature would make adults who... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Camera, lights, action "In addition to improvements in economic and... -
It FiguresIt Figures
98,200 More than 98,200 Minnesotans between the ages of 18 and 24... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
Renewal of TRIA likely to go down to the wire, again It's becoming a... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
Take out California's numbers and the national picture appears even... -
NewsbriefsRISING MEDICAL COSTS, SLOW INVESTMENT RETURNS CHALLENGE WORKERS’ COMP
Skyrocketing medical costs are threatening to supersede gains in the... -
Idea ExchangePrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Demotech-Insurance Journal co-sponsored event to be held Aug. 22-23... -
CurrentsRisk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions
RIMS issues new policy statement denouncing such incentive pay for... -
CurrentsFast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers
Exponential growth of state-run property insurers of last resort... -
CurrentsCourt sides with insurers on credit reporting case
The Supreme Court has sided with two insurance companies in a case... -
FeaturesSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Workers' compensation CEO says the time's right for a new selling... -
Cover StoryStrength in Numbers: How networks and clusters brighten agents’ access to markets
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
FeaturesFranchisor helps Kansas agent change course
Longtime Kansas independent agent Jack Cassell had never dreamed of... -
Idea ExchangeBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
Idea ExchangeHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
National Coverage
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FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
It's becoming a familiar song: the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance... -
FeaturesBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
FeaturesStrength in Numbers
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Risk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions RIMS... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Court sides with insurers on credit reporting case The Supreme Court... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Fast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
Workers CompWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
The workers' compensation calendar year combined ratio stands at 96.5... -
FeaturesPrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Property insurers in Florida are facing a crisis as they try to deal... -
Workers CompWorkers Comp Directory 2007
Searching for a quality workers' compensation market? Look no further... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
Workers CompSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Everybody needs workers' compensation coverage and to some that... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
