January 29, 2007
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
2007 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteMidwestern states top 2006 list for largest catastrophe losses
While most of the country tends to consider the coastal areas to be... -
CurrentsInd. leads country with highest catastrophe losses in 2006
In a year where coastal states endured no major tropical storms,... -
CurrentsLargest Ill. medical malpractice insurer lifts moratorium on new business
The largest medical malpractice insurer in Illinois plans to lift a... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
lll. Madigan joins suit against radiology centers over... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Builders & Tradesmen's Commercial Package Nuts & Bolts: Builders &... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Bad Faith (Mo. App. Jan. 4, 2007) Ruling: Attorneys fees were awarded... -
FeaturesIndustry leaders debate federal vs. state regulation with Democratic Congress shift
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) held its... -
Closing QuoteAgents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt recently announced that Insurance... -
CurrentsIll. developer plans to build 11 homes on Segal estate
A developer's preliminary plans for jailed insurance executive... -
It FiguresIt Figures
200,000 Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt issued executive orders declaring a... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Universal health plans "We must commit ourselves to the goal that all... -
CurrentsMinn. boy sues parents over injuries in accident
Amy and Ted Harrison Sr. are being sued over a car crash that left... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
From amateur sports to water parks, ski resorts to tractor pulls, fun... -
FeaturesDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Plentiful programs target law firms based on size, areas of practice,... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
Introduced 10 years ago, cyber liability insurance has become a... -
CurrentsCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a... -
CurrentsPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
>Insurers delivered strong results for 2006; now the question becomes... -
CurrentsBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell customers... -
CurrentsHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
Insurer then settles next case without going to trial; U.S. Rep.... -
CurrentsDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
CurrentsStudy: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision
Nearly one out of every five customers considers switching insurance... -
FeaturesProactive agents help contractors and subcontractors reduce comp costs
Transitional duty assignments, return-to-work goals, regular... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
Agents should know that coverage is often overlooked because most... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
As America ages and the health sector expands to accommodate it,...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Study: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision... -
FeaturesPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
News Currents Property casualty insurance industry earnings may have... -
FeaturesBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
News Currents Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
How big is the United States ocean marine marketplace? The U.S. ocean... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
Allied Medical Professional Liability insurance provides coverage for... -
Closing QuoteDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Every day hundreds of thousands of lawyers throughout the U.S.... -
FeaturesContractors’ Workers’ Compensation
When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers'... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
The leisure industry is big business, and insuring the wide variety... -
FeaturesDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
The need for cyber coverage is growing. More companies are growing... -
FeaturesHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
In a Hurricane Katrina claims decision watched closely by the... -
Carrier WatchCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a...
