February 26, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Directors & Officers/Executive Liability; Hospitality Risks Directory; 4th Qtr Market Survey
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Brooke Corp., Oakmont Brooke Corporation entered into a definitive... -
FeaturesJim Poolman, North Dakota, Commissioner of Insurance
Currently serving in his second term as North Dakota Insurance... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Flooding hazard alert: Melting ice and snow increases risk
We all know that catastrophes come in all forms and shapes, not just... -
News CurrentsOhio auto and homeowners rates decrease in 2006
The Ohio Department of Insurance recently an-nounced that the average... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Antitrust laws "Federal oversight would provide confidence that the... -
FeaturesA look behind the very good P/C results for 2006
News Currents The numbers, or es-timates, for the property casualty... -
FeaturesAllstate says it paid Katrina claims of type State Farm denied
Giant insurer Allstate Corp., based in Northbrook, Ill., doesn't have... -
FeaturesCar airbags can cause permanent hearing loss, study says
A researcher at a national hearing conference will present data that... -
People & PlacesPeople
James W. Good, executive vice president of trucking industry insurer... -
FeaturesKeys to surviving it and thriving from it
To some outsiders, insurance agents appear to be threatened with... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Banking Engagement Insurance Nuts & Bolts: National Union Fire... -
It FiguresFigures
16.1 million Iowa is one of at least 14 states facing a federal... -
FeaturesChicago developer sues Hilton over delayed hotel project
A Chicago development group is suing heiress Nicky Hilton for breach... -
Editor's NoteFlooding hazard alert: Melting ice and snow increases risk
We all know that catastrophes come in all forms and shapes, not just... -
CurrentsThird-generation industry executive shares insight on regulatory matters
Sullivan discusses reinsurance collateralization, surplus lines... -
CurrentsA look behind the very good P/C results for 2006
The numbers, or estimates, for the property casualty insurance... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
James W. Good, executive vice president of trucking industry insurer... -
CurrentsThe Commissioners: Jim Poolman
Poolman says regulatory modernization, agent licensing are priorities... -
CurrentsKeys to surviving it and thriving from it
To some outsiders, insurance agents appear to be threatened with... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Banking Engagement Insurance Nuts & Bolts: National Union Fire... -
Closing QuoteResetting State Farm’s Katrina punitive damages
At the trial of this cause of action, this Court submitted... -
CurrentsChicago developer sues Hilton over delayed hotel project
A Chicago development group is suing heiress Nicky Hilton for breach... -
It FiguresIt Figures
16.1 million Iowa is one of at least 14 states facing a federal... -
CurrentsOhio auto and homeowners rates decrease in 2006
The Ohio Department of Insurance recently announced that the average... -
CurrentsAllstate says it paid Katrina claims of type State Farm denied
Giant insurer Allstate Corp., based in Northbrook, Ill., doesn't have... -
CurrentsCar airbags can cause permanent hearing loss, study says
A researcher at a national hearing conference will present data that... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Antitrust laws "Federal oversight would provide confidence that the... -
FeaturesD&O experts show little tendency to drink from a glass ‘half full’
Corporate governance, stockholder activism, pricing discipline, a... -
Cover StoryComing to the Rescue: States get ready to modernize surplus lines regulation
Bernd (Bernie) G. Heinze, executive director of the American... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: A measure for a response to changing needs?
Virtually all industries respect and demand top line growth. Publicly... -
CurrentsCongress gets bipartisan bills to repeal insurance antitrust immunity
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Judiciary Committee,... -
CurrentsStock prices mixed; middle market M&As remain active
Stock Prices: Brokers' stock prices were mixed as 2006 came to a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyFive casual ways to pump up CSR sales
CSR selling doesn't happen by decree. Principals can't simply declare... -
FeaturesHospitality industry faces more than just traditional P/C losses
Business interruption coverage a must in a world awaiting the next... -
CurrentsA new direction for directors and officers coverage
Changes in attitudes, lawsuits, statutes worldwide force global...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCongress gets bipartisan bills to repeal insurance antitrust immunity
News Currents Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Judiciary... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: A measure for a response to changing needs?
Virtually all industries respect and demand top line growth. Publicly... -
FeaturesStock prices mixed; middle market M&As remain active
Stock Prices: Brokers' stock prices were mixed as 2006 came to a... -
FeaturesHospitality industry faces more than just traditional P/C losses
Whether you study the growth curve in the "baby boomer" generation or... -
FeaturesComing To The Rescue
Bernd (Bernie) G. Heinze, executive director of the American... -
FeaturesD&O experts show little tendency to drink from a glass ‘half full’
Things are about as good as they can get right now in the directors... -
FeaturesTop 25 Property/Casualty Companies in Premium Growth
12 months ending Sept. 30, 2006, versus Sept. 30, 2005 (000 Omitted)... -
FeaturesA new direction for directors and officers coverage
Even though they may not be compelled by law to buy locally admitted... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyFive casual ways to pump up CSR sales
CSR selling doesn't happen by decree. Principals can't simply declare...
