September 25, 2006
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Cuidado: Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Owners overlook need for business interruption coverage Although most... -
Closing QuoteA year past Katrina: What has been learned?
Peak hurricane season has arrived. Despite this season's slow start,... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: PCI head resigns in surprise move … what’s next?
There are only three major national property/casualty insurance... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Liability Long Term Care Facilities Nuts & Bolts: Houston,... -
FeaturesAgriculture industry starved for ways to reduce terrorism targets
The war against terrorism may be focused mostly in the Middle East,... -
FeaturesEstablishing ethics for insurance professionals
The American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Skip Free Advice "Seniors should be wary of unsolicited offers of... -
FeaturesSusan Voss, Iowa, Commissioner of Insurance
Iowa is perceived by other states as a model in terms of the number... -
FeaturesSlavery Reparations Federal Cases to be Heard in Chicago Courtroom
Oral arguments in the landmark slavery reparations cases against... -
FeaturesAon freed to accept contingent pay when serving as managing general agents
Aon Corporation said it has obtained agreement from five agencies in... -
It FiguresFigures
$1 million A Michigan woman has admitted she took nearly $1 million... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Marsh & McLennan cutting 750 jobs Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Minn. Old Republic, Troon Management Corp. and Sentry Rande Yeager,... -
CurrentsSpecialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a challenge
The program administrator specialty market continues to grow,... -
CurrentsReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
For the first time in two years the high and mighty from the... -
CurrentsAgency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity
The latest edition of the Growth and Performance Standards (GPS)... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
In the grip of a heat wave, the owners of a fruit farm didn't suspect... -
Editor's NotePCI head resigns in surprise move … what’s next?
There are only three major national property/casualty insurance... -
CurrentsIt Figures
$16 million The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said it has agreed to pay... -
CurrentsMarsh & McLennan cutting 750 jobs
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., the world's biggest insurance brokerage,... -
CurrentsAon freed to accept contingent pay when serving as managing general agents
Aon Corporation said it has obtained agreement from five agencies in... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Skip Free Advice "Seniors should be wary of unsolicited offers of... -
CurrentsSlavery Reparations Federal Cases to be Heard in Chicago Courtroom
Oral arguments in the landmark slavery reparations cases against... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Schaumburg, Ill.-based Zurich Insurance recently promoted John... -
FeaturesAgriculture industry starved for ways to reduce terrorism targets
The war against terrorism may be focused mostly in the Middle East,... -
FeaturesIowa’s open dialogue and stable environment a ‘draw’ for insurers
Iowa is perceived by other states as a model in terms of the number... -
FeaturesEstablishing ethics for insurance professionals
The American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Liability Long Term Care Facilities Nuts & Bolts: Houston,... -
FeaturesA year past Katrina: What has been learned?
Peak hurricane season has arrived. Despite this season's slow start,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
CurrentsOwners often overlook need for business interruption coverage
Although most small business owners know they need property and... -
CurrentsSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
Cover StoryConstruction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesCultural differences impact safety’s bottom line
Brad Giles encounters cultural differences among his firm's workforce... -
FeaturesSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
CurrentsSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
MergersThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
CurrentsCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
CurrentsMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
NewsbriefsSTATES TRY TO STRENGTHEN FLOOD INSURANCE TRAINING FOR AGENTS
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
On The StreetCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion -- "For every action, there is...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
FeaturesSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion — "For every action,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
Features!Cuidado! Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
States try to strengthen flood insurance training for agents The... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Owners often overlook need for business interruption coverage... -
FeaturesMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
Workers CompSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
FeaturesReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
News Currents For the first time in two years the high and mighty... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
Information technology plays an important part in production and a... -
FeaturesThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Specialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity The... -
FeaturesComic book target marketing suggestions
Prospect type/Comic book title Law firms/Justice League of America... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A...
