"Green" is the new Gold

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.   "Green" is the new Gold One way to fast track your business or career is to watch the latest trends for high-growth areas and position yourself and your company to take advantage of the new opportunity. Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance is committed to bringing you some of the best and cutting-edge training available in the property casualty business. THIS WEDNESDAY our brand-new 4-part series on green building risks begins. (90 minutes of training, once a week for 4 weeks). Click here for full course detail. (Read on for a special discount code below). The U.S. green building market has experienced impressive growth over the past years. The value of green building construction starts was up 50% from 2008 to 2010. This dramatic growth is forecast to continue for the next five years says McGraw-Hill Construction's "Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth" report. The value of green building construction starts represents 25% of all new construction activity in 2010. According to projections, the green building market size is expected to reach $135 billion by 2015. This fast paced growth brings more than opportunities to the insurance industry. The challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. And that's why we've designed this new four-part online training series. Why this training is important: The building industry is years ahead of the insurance industry in terms of participation, education, creating products, and marketing "green". As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. Register Today! Use code GREEN to save 25% on registration. What will be covered? Key green building lessons will be delivered in strategic order designed to address property issues insurers should know. Part 1: Fundamental characteristics of Green Buildings Part 2: Common themes found in Green Building Rating Programs Part 3: Green Endorsements 101: Green buildings came first. Then, green rating programs were created and followed by green endorsements Part 4: Green Risks: Challenges and opportunities facing insurers Please see our course overview for full description of each course. This is a must-attend class for any insurance professional (underwriter, adjuster, agent or broker) wanting and needing to get a jump on the competition in the proper understanding of green risk and insurance. This must-attend event starts Wednesday, March 2 Join us online for the next four weeks as we explore the challenges and opportunities that green buildings present for the insurance industry. Register Today! Use code GREEN to save 25% on registration. When you register, you get: Access to all four 90-minute live trainings (Wednesdays) Video and Audio recordings of all sessions, so you can watch or listen again Access to Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Use code GREEN to save 25% on registration. * promotional code expires after 100 uses Reserve your seat Any Questions? If you need help or would like to submit a question to the instructors before the webcast, Contact Adam Dunford at (800) 897-9965 x144 or send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com.   Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Daily Headlines: Monday, February 28, 2011

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February 28, 2011 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National No D&O Insurance at Berkshire, Other Notes from Buffett’s Letter Giant Berkshire Hathaway, which makes much of its money on insurance and investing insurance premiums, does not provide liability insurance ... Mortgage Crisis Author Lewis Sued for Defamation By Asset Manager Michael Lewis, best-selling author of  "The Big Short'' about the mortgage meltdown, has been sued for defamation by an asset manager ... Liability Charges for Amex Adding Up American Express Co. said it could face up to an additional $500 million in losses from lawsuits and governmental examinations, on top of ... Industry Files Dog Exclusions for Homeowners Policies A national insurance advisory organization is filing three endorsements to allow insurers to exclude personal and umbrella liability ... Chartis Expands CrisisResponseXS to Excess EPL Insureds Chartis has introduced the extension of CrisisResponse XS coverage to its catastrophic excess employment practices liability (EPL) ... Demand for Agricultural Insurance Expected to Grow The agricultural insurance market is facing rising demand along with pressures to adapt to changes in farming and to become more efficient... More National News East Judge Seeks Narrowing of Sept. 11 Wrongful Death Suit A judge is urging lawyers in the June trial of the only wrongful death case remaining from the Sept. 11 attacks to see if they can trim the ... Author’s Libel Suit Against Comedian Seinfeld Thrown Out A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a cookbook author who accused Jerry Seinfeld of hurting her reputation by mocking her on national ... Most Beaches from Maine to Virginia Found to Be Eroding A survey of hundreds of miles of New England and mid-Atlantic coastline found that 68 percent of the beaches studied have eroded during the ... More East News Midwest Michigan Lags in Snowmobile Safety: Report Michigan's snowy winters and 6,200 miles of groomed trails make it a magnet for snowmobilers, but all that fun comes at a price. The ... Illinois Lawmaker Wants Audit of Workers’ Comp System A top Illinois lawmaker is calling for an audit of the state's questioned workers' compensation program as it applies to state employees. ... Ohio Business Owner Convicted for Failure to Keep Work Comp Coverage A Harrison, Ohio, woman has been convicted of fraud in a Hamilton County courtroom for failure to maintain workers' compensation insurance ... South Dakota Senate Panel Rejects Subrogation Bill A measure aimed at changing South Dakota's insurance law to give some injured people a better chance of receiving full compensation for ... Missouri House Votes to Change Workplace Discrimination Laws The Missouri House has passed legislation that could make it harder for employees to win workplace discrimination lawsuits. The ... More Midwest News Southeast North Carolina Senate Panel Alters Malpractice Awards Cap Bill A legislative committee debating a measure that would place limits on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits and change some rules for the ... Woman Awarded $1.14 Million After Atlanta Sidewalk Fall A Fulton County, Georgia jury has awarded $1.14 million in damages to a woman who fell after getting her heel caught in loose concrete on a ... Florida Approves Lower Collateral for Reinsurer Tokio Millennium Florida has approved lower collateral payments for another Bermuda reinsurer, the eighth foreign reinsurer to be granted this approval by ... Florida Officials Question Cost of Red Light Cameras Some South Florida officials say it's becoming too costly to use automatic cameras to ticket drivers who run red lights. They had hoped ... More Southeast News South Central Crump Reaches Standstill Agreement with Former Employee, R-T Specialty Dallas-based Crump's Property & Casualty Insurance Services Division (Crump P&C), which is part of insurance wholesaler Crump ... Oklahoma Teacher Disfigured in Fire Opposes Liability Damage Caps After a lengthy battle with breast cancer, Connie Plumlee was undergoing her last reconstructive surgery when something went horribly ... More South Central News West New Mexico Senate Confirms Workers’ Comp Director The New Mexico Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ned Fuller as director of the Workers' Compensation Administration. Fuller was nominated by ... Washington Fines Puyallup Firm $437,300 in Asbestos Cases Washington's Department of Labor & Industries has cited a Puyallup asbestos abatement company for several willful violations and fined ... More West News International Hiscox Posts Good Earnings, Despite a ‘Difficult Year’ International insurer Hiscox Ltd, which operates in the London/Lloyd's market, Guernsey and the U.S., posted lower full year profits than ... Ritchie to Head New Argo Int’l. Paris Branch Office The Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings announced that Bruno Ritchie has joined the company to lead Argo Assurances, Argo ... S&P Announces Rating Actions in Wake of Bahrain Unrest Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced that it has affirmed its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ... Aon Benfield Analyzes Chile Quake ‘One Year On’ Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon Corporation, has launched its new report: 'Chile: One Year ... Best Affirms Endurance Specialty and Subs ‘A’ Ratings A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Endurance ... Ratings Recap: Zurich/Santander, Jasindo Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on the ... More International News Sponsored Content The e-Marketing Minute is a bi-weekly video series designed to help insurance agents learn how to grow their agency utilizing the Internet. Check it out. More Sponsored Content Insurance Journal Blogs Gen Yers looking for lucky number 29 Come along for the ride as we consider the resume of an average Gen Yer.  Why do they switch jobs?  Do we want 'one of them' working for ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Will Deficit Debate Affect Flood Insurance? Taxes? Following the November elections, Congress and the White House, as well as states, have... Watch Now How November Elections Changed Insurance Power in Washington The November elections brought change to Washington as Republicans took control of the House... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums FBI Agent 'Joyrides' Stolen Farrari and Crashes Posted: Mon Feb 28 -- Didn't that happen in Beverly Hills Cop 2 ? sacman Membership in a cluster group Posted: Mon Feb 28 -- More and more agencies are joining clusters and membership in these organizations is probably at an all time high. The biggest reason for... AgencyEquity The Great Search Is On Posted: Sat Feb 26 -- I have to say I think there is a problem here. Most insurance policies pay a commission around 15%, regardless of loss. For an agent to make... mica.cooper Diminishing Role of the Agent for P&C Insurance Posted: Sat Feb 26 -- While younger people do use the internet more and do more on it, please keep in mind, these "younger people" are 50 and younger as the... AgencyEquity How hard does your agency push umbrella coverage? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Brenda, That is an excellent practice, it's keeps E&O claims away and makes sure your clients are properly protected. You are absolutely... AgencyEquity National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Thanks for the info! Yeah, I decided to get licensed with them as well. There's so many concepts that I like, and from what I've researched,... pontiac Less than two weeks left! Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- CPCU is not that difficult - relax Ed objectives are some professor blowing smoke - study the definitions are your gold 70% pass, 5% don't... gregsmith5 Allstate - What is going on? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- I truly feel that direct writers play a key role as they bring in a lot of new blood into our industry. However, I would not label all... AgencyEquity Go to Forums Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue 100th Anniversary of Workers' Comp. - Special Section, Boats & Marinas, Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail Market Directories Excess & Surplus Markets Programs Workers' Comp Markets New Insurance Jobs Process Improvement Specialist Senior Internal Auditor Associate Broker Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. 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Daily Headlines: Friday, February 25, 2011

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February 25, 2011 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Demand for Agricultural Insurance Expected to Grow The agricultural insurance market is facing rising demand along with pressures to adapt to changes in farming and to become more efficient ... Chartis 4Q Loss Tied to Reserve Strengthening American International Group Inc. reported net income of $11.2 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, and $7.8 billion for the full ... Architects, Engineers Liability Rates to Go Up: Report Rates for architects and engineers professional liability insurance, which have been stable, are expected to go up this year, a new study ... Verisk Appoints Stephenson As President, Promotes Others Verisk Analytics has appoointed Scott G. Stephenson, chief operating officer, to the additional role of president. The company also ... Medical Marijuana Raid Coverage to Ease Worries of Dispensary Owners Medical marijuana dispensary owners face a variety of risks because of the product they sell and the controversy that surrounds it. Even... More National News East New Hampshire Bill Would Repeal Boat Speed Limits A year after New Hampshire established permanent speed limits on its largest lake, lawmakers are considering repealing them. The Senate is ... More East News Midwest North Dakota Insurance Department Recovers $5.5M for Consumers in 2010 North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm reported that the North Dakota Insurance Department helped recover or save more than $5.5 ... MJ Insurance Forms Human Resource Consulting Division Indianapolis, Ind.-based property/casualty and employee benefit agency MJ Insurance announced it has formed a Human Resource Consulting ... More Midwest News Southeast Massey Agrees to Medical Monitoring in West Virginia Slurry Case Massey Energy will set up a medical monitoring fund for southern West Virginia residents who claim the company poisoned their wells with ... Duke University, Insurer End Dispute Over Lacrosse Settlement The American International Group has resolved its lawsuit with Duke University over expenses and legal fees in a case that has its origins ... Morgan Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in Atlanta San Francisco-based Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services LLC (WTCI) has named Mark Morgan vice president/property broker. He will be ... More Southeast News South Central Oklahoma Senate Votes for $250K Limit on Jury Awards The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill to limit pain and suffering awards to $250,000, despite concerns from members that the decision ... Citgo Fined for 2009 Corpus Christi Blast, Fire Citgo Petroleum Corp was fined $303,294 for a July 2009 explosion and fire at its 163,000 barrel per day (bpd) Corpus Christi, Texas, ... RISC Opens Energy, Construction Programs to Wholesale Brokers RISC, Inc.'s exclusive nationwide programs for energy and construction are now open for access by other wholesale brokers.  RISC offers ... Goss Re Changes Name to Advocate Reinsurance Partners LLC Goss Reinsurance Brokers LLC, a privately owned reinsurance intermediary firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, announced it has changed the ... More South Central News West Calif. Workers’ Comp Web Site To Verify Employers’ Insurance The California Office of Administrative Law has approved new regulations for creating a Web site that will allow people to verify employers ... Great American Environmental Continues West Expansion with Staff Addition Great American Insurance Group's Environmental Division has added made another staff addition to its division as it continues to expand ... R-T Specialty Names Booth Inside Broker R-T Specialty LLC announced it has hired Michele Booth as an inside broker for the company's La Jolla, Calif., office. Booth will work ... L.A.Xcess Insurance Brokers Now Independently Owned Richard Rutkin, president of L.A.Xcess Insurance Brokers Inc. announced that L.A.Xcess has become an independently owned national ... Colo. Governor Recommends Three to Pinnacol’s Board Colorado's Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee has unanimously recommended the confirmation of John Cevette, Blair Richardson ... More West News International New Zealand Quake Toll Rises as Hope Fades for Survivors Rescuers extended their search on Friday to shattered houses close to the epicenter of Christchurch's deadly earthquake, but rain and cold ... ‘Worsening Weather, Better Forecasting’ Could Prompt Force Majeure Changes Worsening weather and better forecasting methods could push the mining sector to change force majeure provisions in supply contracts and ... A.J Gallagher to Acquire UK Agency Woodbrook Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business and certain assets of ... PartnerRe Makes Changes in Catastrophe Business Unit Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. Has announced leadership changes in its Catastrophe business unit, effective April 1, 2011. Brian Secrett, ... Ratings Recap: Aegon, Grafton (Europe), AGA, Inbursa, Malayan Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has said that its ratings and outlook on Netherlands-based insurance holding company AEGON N.V. ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Will Deficit Debate Affect Flood Insurance? Taxes? Following the November elections, Congress and the White House, as well as states, have... Watch Now How November Elections Changed Insurance Power in Washington The November elections brought change to Washington as Republicans took control of the House... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Allstate - What is going on? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- I truly feel that direct writers play a key role as they bring in a lot of new blood into our industry. However, I would not label all... AgencyEquity Agency Management System Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Check out Evolution Agency Management As low... glennetheridge The Great Search Is On Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Can anyone recommend an industry consultant to assist in our Agent and Broker recruiting efforts? We are the providers of a unique form of... SalesGuard How hard does your agency push umbrella coverage? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Are you recommending an umbrella policy to clients who have both home and auto coverage with you agency? Are you advising your commercial... AgencyEquity National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- Was recently shown the NAA opportunity. Very intrigued. Wish I could get straight answers on my questions. pontiac Less than two weeks left! Posted: Fri Feb 25 -- When I took those exams 2 years ago, I felt the most helpful material to pass the exams were the study guides. Many exam questions were... wariline Co-signer for Auto Loan Posted: Thu Feb 24 -- Sometimes a lien holder will require that they have proof of insurance that includes both borrowers listed on the policy but if they didn't... QuoteClicker Diminishing Role of the Agent for P&C Insurance Posted: Thu Feb 24 -- Even though more consumers are buying auto insurance direct it would be hard, next to impossible to replace the services that an actual... QuoteClicker Are the good times just around the corner? Posted: Thu Feb 24 -- I work in the claims department for an auto insurer, so this question will be for auto insurance companies. In the last few years, many of... bjwestner Go to Forums Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue 100th Anniversary of Workers' Comp. - Special Section, Boats & Marinas, Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail Market Directories Excess & Surplus Markets Programs Workers' Comp Markets New Insurance Jobs Process Improvement Specialist Senior Internal Auditor Associate Broker Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. How to Advertise For information about advertising on this newsletter and Insurance Journal magazines, contact Julie Tinney at (800) 897-9965 x148. View our Media Kit for advertising options in our magazines and online properties. 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Green Risks Boot Camp - new 4-part course starts Mar 2

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.   Green Risks Boot Camp The first of its kind - a 4-part educational webinar series aimed at preparing the insurance industry for the unique risks of insuring green buildings. This must-attend event starts Wednesday, March 2 As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. Delivered online, so you can attend from anywhere In this four-part webinar event, key green building lessons will be delivered in strategic order designed to address property issues insurers should know. This is a must-attend class for any insurance professional (underwriter, adjuster, agent or broker) wanting and needing to get a jump on the competition in the proper understanding of green risk and insurance. Four consecutive Wednesdays starting March 2, 2011 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST Live online training plus Q&A session When you register, you get: Access to all four live trainings (Wednesdays) Video and Audio recordings of all four trainings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Use code GREEN to save 25% on registration. * promotional code expires after 100 uses Reserve your seat Course Overview: Part 1: Green Buildings: What they are and what they do. This first course is a review of the fundamental characteristics which label a building green. Attendees will learn what a green building is 'by definition' and environmental statistics on both residential and commercial buildings... read more Part 2: Green Building Rating Programs: A catalyst for green coverage. In the United States we have a variety of green building rating programs available at local, state, and national levels. While no two programs may be exactly identical, there are some common themes found in rating programs which this course explores... read more Part 3:Green Endorsements 101: A summary of coverage offered and review of benefits to both insured and insurer. In chronological order, green buildings came first. Then, green rating programs were created and followed by green endorsements. While modern day green buildings have been around for decades, green property endorsements have only been on the market since 2006... read more Part 4: Green Risks: Challenges and opportunities facing insurers. What are the coverage implications facing insurers as a result of green buildings? What are some of the underwriting issues involved on green buildings? What customer service mistakes wait for agents and adjusters who are not in tune with their green consumers? Does a future errors and omissions claim lay in waiting for the 'green ignorant' insurer? read more See the full course schedule and description. Use code GREEN to save 25% on registration. * promotional code expires after 100 uses Reserve your seat   Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Daily Headlines: Thursday, February 24, 2011

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February 24, 2011 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Another Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Against Healthcare Mandate A federal judge this threw out a lawsuit claiming that President Barack Obama's requirement that all Americans have health insurance ... Investors Watching How AIG’s Chartis, SunAmerica Perform Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. could post another multibillion-dollar loss when it reports fourth-quarter results on ... Medical Marijuana Raid Coverage to Ease Worries of Dispensary Owners Medical marijuana dispensary owners face a variety of risks because of the product they sell and the controversy that surrounds it. Even... More National News East New York Gov.’s Budget Details Banking, Insurance Regulation Merger New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed state budget contains slightly more money for the new agency he wants to create by combining ... New York Suit Against Accountant Over Lehman Takes Detour New York state regulators face their first test soon in their accounting fraud lawsuit against Ernst & Young LLP over its role as ... Virginia Insurer Buys Amphitheater Naming Rights The Virginia Beach, Va. amphitheater has a new name. Multiple media outlets reported the music venue has been renamed Farm Bureau Live at ... ACE USA Appoints Hurley, Kubursi in New York Region ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group, has appointed Andrew Hurley as chief operating officer of its New York ... More East News Midwest Former North Dakota Workers’ Comp Director Contesting Felony Conviction North Dakota's former workers' compensation director is asking the state Supreme Court for the second time to throw out his felony ... Wisconsin's Capitol Insurance Promotes 3 Capitol Insurance Cos. of Middleton, Wis., announced that Kevin A. Klestinski has been named vice president of Property & Casualty ... Capitol Insurance Companies Promote Three Middleton, Wis.-based Capitol Insurance Companies has announced three promotions. Kevin A. Klestinski has been named vice president of ... First Chicago Insurance Names Fisher House Foundation as Charitable Partner First Chicago Insurance Co. will contribute $1 to the Fisher House Foundation for every insurance policy the company issues in 2011, the ... More Midwest News Southeast West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments Seek Funding West Virginia's volunteer fire departments are turning to state lawmakers for help with insurance and recruitment. A bipartisan House bill ... Florida Insurers, Businesses Take Aim at PIP Fraud Insurance companies are taking to the Internet to combat auto insurance fraud in Florida. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of ... More Southeast News South Central CAA Names Top Insurance Company Partners for 2010 Austin, Texas-based Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) has named its 2010 Top Insurance Company Partners. This year, CAA expanded its ... Darwin Reappointed as Texas Injured Employee Public Counsel Texas Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed Norman Darwin of Benbrook as the state's Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term to expire Feb. ... Arkansas House Rejects Backseat Belt Bill The Arkansas House has voted down a bill that would require rear seat passengers in vehicles to wear seat belts. The House voted 57-34 ... More South Central News West Charitable Foundation to Honor Fireman's Fund's Heritage Program The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) has announced that Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.'s philanthropic initiative, the ... Employers Holdings Reports Q4 Income of $20M Reno, Nev.-based Employers Holdings Inc. has reported fourth quarter net income of $20.1 million compared with $11.3 million in the fourth ... California’s Median Auto Insurance Rate Decreases 3% The median six-month auto insurance rate in California has decreased approximately 3.1 percent over the past 12 months to reach $809 ... Allstate Accelerates California Recruiting Allstate Insurance Co. announced it plans to add 120 new agency owners in California during 2011, in an "aggressive recruiting campaign" in ... More West News International New Zealand Estimates Quake Toll at 98, Many More Missing New Zealand rescuers said on Thursday they held grave fears for more than 200 people still missing as the death toll from an earthquake ... European Insurers Dogged by Fresh Capital Fears A bumper equity issue from Aegon and a disappointing dividend from Allianz stirred fresh fears about European insurers' capital strength on ... New Zealand May Use Cat Bonds to Recapitalize Disaster Fund New Zealand's government may have to recapitalize its crucial national disaster safety fund after being hit by two major earthquakes in ... RBS Recovery Undermined by Irish Losses Royal Bank of Scotland's high bad debt charges in Ireland and a drop in investment banking income overshadowed the bank's return to profit ... RSA Posts Strong Results Despite Extreme Weather The UK-based RSA Group (formerly Royal & Sun Alliance) came through 2010 with a good earnings performance, despite what its report ... Willis' Global Markets-International Names Wemyss CEO Willis Group Holdings announced that Toby Wemyss has been appointed CEO of its Global Markets International (GMI) division, effective ... Austen to Head Cooper Gay Singapore Brokerage Operations London-based Cooper Gay, the independent wholesale, reinsurance and specialist retail insurance broker, has appointed Jeremy Austen as Head ... Chartis Increases Construction Project Capacity to $125 Million The Chartis insurers have increased net and treaty capacity for construction projects from $100 million to $125 million from the Global ... More International News Insurance Journal Blogs Welcome to the Insurance Journal Advertising & Marketing Blog! Last week an email went out to the company congratulating me on 21 years with Wells Publishing, Inc. Now this made me feel very old so I ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Will Deficit Debate Affect Flood Insurance? Taxes? Following the November elections, Congress and the White House, as well as states, have... Watch Now How November Elections Changed Insurance Power in Washington The November elections brought change to Washington as Republicans took control of the House... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Thu Feb 24 -- Also, (I know...I can't stop asking questions...LOL) for the people who have worked with NAA for 8 months or a year or whatever... If it... pontiac Non owned auto in Ca Posted: Thu Feb 24 -- What does the insured do? You can add this coverage their CGL policy for a couple of hundred dollars if they do not do delivery, and their... wariline Rental of scooters/mopeds in ca Posted: Wed Feb 23 -- insured currently with catlin for the garage/dol coverage but catlin will not offer coverage for rental of sccoters. insured is thinking... trotter Farmers - your opinion Posted: Wed Feb 23 -- DON'T DO IT! Can I say it any more strongly. The other posts are correct. Overpriced products, you do not own your business, Farmers does.... rastaman Less than two weeks left! Posted: Wed Feb 23 -- BJ, You have done all you can do by putting in this time and effort. You should do fine on the exam. Yes, the Education Objectives do steer... hhrchevy Personal Time Off (PTO) vs Vacation & Sick Time Posted: Wed Feb 23 -- I am at a company right now where we get PTO. I came from a company where i had 4 weeks vacation, 2 personal days, my birthday off, and 2... elord27 Peo And Employee Leasing Companies? Posted: Wed Feb 23 -- PEO or employee leasing (sometimes referred to as staff leasing...really depends on the States you are talking about), is a great solution... HROplus Go to Forums Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue 100th Anniversary of Workers' Comp. - Special Section, Boats & Marinas, Agribusiness / Farm & Ranch More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail Market Directories Excess & Surplus Markets Programs Workers' Comp Markets New Insurance Jobs Senior Internal Auditor Associate Broker Director of Regulatory Compliance Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. How to Advertise For information about advertising on this newsletter and Insurance Journal magazines, contact Julie Tinney at (800) 897-9965 x148. View our Media Kit for advertising options in our magazines and online properties. 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