In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Arthur J. Gallagher, Alternative Market Specialists Itasca,... -
FeaturesAuto-No-fault
Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Great West Casualty (Minnesota Court of... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Coins of the Realm
You've probably heard by now about what happened in Ohio. The... -
People & PlacesPeople
North Canton, Ohio-based insurer Hartville Group Inc. announced that... -
FeaturesThink Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation
Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream.... -
FeaturesIdentity Crisis: Coping With Today’s ID Thievery
One in 23 adults can expect to be victimized this year by identity... -
FeaturesNew Health-Care Technologies Raise Malpractice Risks
New health-care technologies are helping people live longer,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Big Boat Insurance for Racers and Cruisers Nuts & Bolts: The U.S.... -
FeaturesOhio Comp Fund Director Resigns Over Coin Investment Gone Awry
Ohio's workers' compensation director, once hailed as government's... -
FeaturesOcasek Describes Stamping Office Operations at AAMGA University
Illinois' surplus line association chief offered a history and... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
ILLINOIS Gallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
ILLINOIS Gallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent... -
FeaturesIllinois Democrats Get Message on Medical Malpractice Reform
The latest turn in the battle over capping medical malpractice jury... -
Cover StoryANCHORS AWAY: The Coast (Except Southeast) Is Clear For Marine Insurance
For Boat Owners and the Agents Who Write Them, Location and... -
FeaturesProtecting Agency Security Takes Center Stage
As System Breaches and Hacking Reports Proliferate, Agencies Take... -
FeaturesThe British Are Coming! No – They’re Already Here
For Mid-Sized and Smaller Risks, Lloyd's is Just Across the Street,... -
FeaturesMore Agencies Join Insurance Journal Top Listing
Curley, Bolton, USI, Protector Group Among Agencies Added Some missed... -
FeaturesState Lawmakers to Revisit Aftermarket Parts in July Meeting
In a discussion expected to ignite strong opinions regarding which... -
FeaturesAgency Financial Management 101: Following Basics Pays Off
One of the weaknesses in small businesses is that the entrepreneur... -
FeaturesViruses, Worms and Hackers, Oh My!
For Agents Facing Evil Internet Wizards, Security is a Matter of... -
Editor's NoteCoins of the Realm
You've probably heard by now about what happened in Ohio. The... -
New MarketsBig Boat Insurance for Racers and Cruisers
Nuts & Bolts: The U.S. Sailing Association, the national governing... -
New MarketsManufacturers’ Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Kansas City-based underwriting manager and claims... -
New MarketsMiscellaneous E&S
Nuts & Bolts: CRC Insurance Services, based in Atlanta, Ga., is... -
FeaturesOcasek Describes Stamping Office Operations at AAMGA University
Illinois' surplus line association chief offered a history and... -
FeaturesIdentity Crisis: Coping With Today’s ID Thievery
Insurance Coverage, Recovery Services and Preventive Measures Can... -
Parting ShotsThink Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation
Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream.... -
FeaturesIllinois Democrats Get Message on Medical Malpractice Reform
Also, Comp Deal That Imposes Fee Schedule, Ups Benefits Will Get... -
FeaturesNew Health-Care Technologies Raise Malpractice Risks
New health-care technologies are helping people live longer,... -
FeaturesOhio Comp Fund Director Resigns Over Coin Investment Gone Awry
Administrator James Conrad Quits After $10 Million in Coins... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Russell Smith North Canton, Ohio-based insurer Hartville Group Inc.... -
NewsbriefsGALLAGHER REACHES AGREEMENT WITH AG, DOI ON CONTINGENT COMMISSIONS:
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reached a comprehensive agreement... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS HAPPY WITH IOWA
Insurers hailed Iowa politicians for passing legislation they favored... -
NewsbriefsSURVEY: CONSUMERISM GAINING FOOTHOLD IN MID-MARKET BENEFIT PLANS
Troy, Mich.-based benefits broker McGraw Wentworth said its recent... -
NewsbriefsBILL WOULD MAKE COMPLAINTS AGAINST CARRIERS CONFIDENTIAL.
Among the many bills sent to Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt's desk on the... -
Case WatchAmerican Family Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Eastman
(Iowa Court of Appeals, April 28, 2005) --Ruling: Expected/ intended... -
Case WatchHickman vs. Safeco Insurance Company of America
(Minnesota,May 5, 2005) --Ruling: Borrower is intended third-party... -
Case WatchAssurance Company of America vs. Adbar
(8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Missouri, April 29,...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFor Boat Owners and the Agents Who Write Them, Location and Experience Matter
There were more than 17.6 million recreational boats in use in the... -
FeaturesMore Agencies Join Insurance Journal Top Listing
Some missed the print deadline by mere minutes, others by not much... -
FeaturesProtecting Agency Security Takes Center Stage
High profile cases of identity theft have been all over the general... -
FeaturesEnhanced Online Policy Access
The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies expanded its... -
FeaturesFor Agents Facing Evil Internet Wizards, Security is a Matter of Liability as Well as Downtime
Viruses, Worms and Hackers, Oh My! In 2001, Boston-area independent... -
FeaturesState Lawmakers to Revisit Aftermarket Parts in July Meeting
In a discussion expected to ignite strong opinions regarding which... -
FeaturesPeriodic Financial Review Checklist for Agency Accounting Managers
Every agency should develop a checklist for the accounting... -
FeaturesThe British Are Coming! No – They’re Already Here
Over 200 years ago Paul Revere rallied the Minutemen with the cry:... -
FeaturesAgency Financial Management 101: Following Basics Pays Off
One of the weaknesses in small businesses is that the entrepreneur...
