December 6, 2004
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
2005 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesCarrier Solvency, Not Aggregate Industry Reserves, Should be Focus
Placing Industry Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserving into... -
FeaturesOutside on the Professional Liability Playground
The PLUS 17th Annual International Conference held in San Diego,... -
Tech ProductseSemc.com Marketing System
The eSemc.com commercial sales leads and marketing system, eSemc.com,... -
Tech ProductsSt. Paul Travelers’ Risk Control
St. Paul Travelers announced the debut of a new Web site housing more... -
Tech ProductsISO’s Enhanced Coverage Verifier
ISO has enhanced Coverage Verifier policy-verification solution with... -
FeaturesEuropean Insurance Summit 2004 Offers Some Words to Live By
Rating agencies are a reality, and we have to live with them," Martin... -
FeaturesPLUS Panelists Offer Perspectives on Industry, Today and Tomorrow
Wrapping up the 17th Annual PLUS International Conference last month... -
FeaturesPartners Continue to Come and Go, But It’s a Great Time to Jump in the Game
Partners Continue to Come and Go, But It's a Great Time to Jump in... -
FeaturesInsurers Appear Disciplined but Open to New Program Business
While a number of insurance companies have exited the program... -
FeaturesSills at Target Markets: Success Lies in ‘Loose Bricks,’ Treating People Right
The way Stephen Sills sees it, insurance professionals should be glad... -
RatingsVesta Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair)... -
RatingsPMA Insurance Group Restored
Philadelphia-based PMA Capital Corp. announced that A.M. Best... -
RatingsBluepoint Assigned by Moody’s
Moody's Investors Service announced it has assigned BluePoint Re Ltd.... -
RatingsToa Reinsurance Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of The Toa... -
Editor's NoteDoctor’s Orders
While in Springfield, Ill., a few weeks ago covering the Professional... -
FeaturesBanks Cash in on Acquisitions With Insurance Revenues on Record Track
Insurance revenue reported to the Federal Reserve by the nation's... -
FeaturesThat’s Entertainment Disability Insurance
Twenty years ago, no one envisioned top entertainers earning $20... -
FeaturesThe Dos and Don’ts of First Meetings With Prospects
Sometimes salespeople get so wrapped up in making the sale that they... -
FeaturesCommissioner Pickens: Iraq’s New Insurance Law On Hold for Now
In late October 2004, Insurance Journal had the opportunity to speak... -
FeaturesWhat is Your Agency Worth’ Productivity and Revenue Determine Value
Over the years, I have found that many agency owners peg their agency... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Scott Nein Ohio Senate Insurance Committee Chair Scott R. Nein, a... -
FeaturesCome 2014, Industry Should Look Very Familiar
Before Spitzer Bombshell, PCI Execs Saw Current Players Adapting to... -
FeaturesAs Deadline Approaches, Insurers Face Sarbanes-Oxley Test Time
Insurers are facing a steep learning curve--with plenty of deficiency... -
FeaturesChrysler Sues Allianz for Blackout That Shut Down 14 of 31 Plants
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has sued insurers for refusing to... -
FeaturesS.D. Court Rules on When Umbrella Kicks in as Excess Coverage
Deciding an issue never settled before in South Dakota, the state... -
NewsbriefsMINN. AG OUTLINES LEGISLATION ON BROKER OPERATIONS:
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch has proposed a series of... -
NewsbriefsS.D. INSURERS ASK STEUCK TO SPIKE CREDIT SCORING BILL:
South Dakota draft legislation regarding credit scoring is... -
NewsbriefsOHIO COMP MEDICAL COSTS DOWN 6.7%:
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced recently that paid... -
NewsbriefsN.D. COMP BOARD ADOPTS 5% RESERVING DISCOUNT:
The board of directors of North Dakota's monopoly workers'... -
NewsbriefsILL. DOI SUBPOENAS QUOTESMITH .COM ON BROKER PRACTICES:
Darien, Ill.-based online direct-to-consumer life insurer... -
NewsbriefsCNA SURETY POSTS $11 MILLION Q3 PROFIT:
Chicago-based CNA Surety Corp. reported net income for the third... -
NewsbriefsBROOKE'S Q3 UP 71% FROM A YEAR AGO:
Overland Park, Kan.-based agency franchise network Brooke Corp. saw... -
Parting ShotsHurricane Spitzer to Take London by Storm
There's still some sense of disbelief over here in London at the... -
FeaturesPublish Your Own Insurance Owner’s Manual
When one buys something tangible of any complexity, it usually comes... -
FeaturesSPITZER TAKES COMPENSATION PROBE TO WASHINGTON
Senate Panel Wants In, Agents Want Out of Brokerage Scandal At recent... -
FeaturesStates Unveil Model Disclosure Act
An insurance broker would be required to obtain written approval from... -
FeaturesPlanning to Grow: The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part One
Growing a firm through acquisition is somewhat like negotiating... -
Cover StoryIll Winds Blow but the Ship Remains on Course
This year's annual report on the reinsurance industry is a bit later...
