Daily Headlines: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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July 31, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National What to Know About the New Flood Insurance Program If it were a dam or a levee, it would have been replaced ages ago. Yet the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has stayed afloat ... US Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions U.S. lawmakers moved a step closer to finalizing new sanctions aimed at further restricting Iran's oil revenues after negotiators from the ... 5 Ways How Not Using Coverage Checklists Benefits an Agency I've written extensively about how the use of coverage checklists benefits an agency. The benefits include significantly reduced errors ... Concord Specialty Risk Coverage Addresses New IRS Reporting Requirements Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Managing General Underwriter Concord Specialty Risk, which specializes in reps and warranties insurance,... More National News East N.J. Regulator Conducts Financial Literacy Seminar for Senior Citizens New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Ken Kobylowski conducted a seminar last week with a group of ... Hundreds of Volunteers Still Helping Vermont Rebuild After Irene Nearly a year after flooding from Tropical Storm Irene devastated villages up and down Vermont's rivers, hundreds of volunteers are ... Md. Catholics Embark on 100-Mile Walk to Protest Birth Control Coverage A Roman Catholic priest from Hancock is leading parishioners on a 100-mile walk to Baltimore to protest an Obama administration policy ... More East News Midwest Early Storm Damage Tally for Ohio Reaches $29M Early reports tallying damage from June storms in Ohio at $29 million have several Ohio cities anxiously hoping for federal disaster ... Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Grace/Mayer Insurance Agency Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Grace/Mayer Insurance Agency Inc. in Omaha, Neb. Founded in 1917, Grace/Mayer ... Aon Adds 3 in Indianapolis Office Aon has expanded its Indianapolis, Ind., office with the addition of three professionals. Frank "Skip" Treco joined the office as ... More Midwest News Southeast Citizens Says No to Higher Rates on New Business; Approves 8.9 Percent Rate Hike Officials of Florida's state policyholders-backed insurer turned away from several controversial plans that would have raised rates on ... Facing Paltry Yields, Kentucky Farmers Hope Insurance Will Cover Costs Kentucky agriculture is reeling from a summertime one-two punch of blistering heat and dry conditions, and farmers are feeling the pain ... Georgia Regulators Recovered $4M for Consumers in First Half of 2012 Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens' office announced that in the first six months of 2012, state regulators assisted 4,100 ... Eastern Alliance Insurance Group Names Gulf South Territory Executive Lancaster, Penn.-based Eastern Insurance Holdings Inc. has appointed Steven Weeks as regional business executive for the Gulf South ... More Southeast News South Central New Louisiana Insurance Laws Address Citizens, Proof of Insurance, DWIs In addition to suspending the 10 percent surcharge rule on property insurance provided by Louisiana's property insurer of last resort in ... Texas-Based CBIZ Stoltz Expands National Energy Practice Midland, Texas-based CBIZ Stoltz has added Mollye Hillman as an account manager and Richard Howard has joined the company as an account ... Oklahoma Drilling Firm Faces Fines for Safety Hazards at Texas Site An Oklahoma-based horizontal drilling company faces up to $55,000 in penalties for safety violations at a drilling site in Jacksboro, ... More South Central News West Insurance Company Sues Helena Diocese An insurance company says it didn't sell policies to the Helena-based Catholic Diocese of Montana and is not responsible for covering costs ... Jury Orders $187K In Damages In Hospital Lawsuit A jury has ruled that St. James Healthcare in Butte is liable for $187,500 in damages for negligence in the 2006 death of a 36-year-old ... New Mexico Pueblo Receives $11 Million in Flood Relief A New Mexico pueblo hit by flooding after a wildfire scorched the area is receiving $11 million in federal assistance. The grant from the ... Malpractice Claims At Alamogordo Hospital Settled About 80 malpractice claims that forced an Alamogordo hospital to seek bankruptcy court protection last summer have been settled for more ... Mercury Reports Net Loss From Increased Severity Mercury General Corp. on Monday reported a net loss for the second quarter driven partly by an increase in severity trends, sending the Los ... More West News International Geneva Association’s Fitzpatrick Warns against Mixing Bank and Insurance Regs After 39 years of gathering, collating and disseminating the facts and figures relevant to the global insurance industry the world's ... Earnings Reports: PartnerRe, Greenlight Re Selected earnings highlights from Bermuda-based PartnerRe for the second quarter and the first six months of 2012 are as follows:   ... Willis Opens New ‘Superyacht’ Office in Barcelona Willis Group Holdings announced the imminent opening of new Superyacht insurance brokerage office at the prestigious MB92 shipyard in ... More International News Insurance Journal Blogs Rate Reform Must Be Key to Shrinking Citizens Albert Einstein once said "a new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higher levels." Or, as it often ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV New PURE Program Provides Extra Flooding Services for High-Value Homeowners A new flood coverage suite from Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange, or PURE, now... Watch Now Agency Capitalizes on Obamacare Shawn Pynes, principal with Barney & Barney, discusses the benefits business following... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums CPCU ?? Posted: Tue Jul 31 -- If you have experience in life issues, what is your goal? it is difficult to maintain an expertise is every line of insurance. I am... mccluney National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Dallas Viper should go to work for Farmers Ins. They sell the same load of c--p too. Since he believes in Fairy Tales he would fit right in... Presl70 Independent Agency Growth Rate Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- What would you say the average annual growth rate for your independent insurance agency is? I have read that between ten and twenty percent... WBF Track Your CSR's Daily Sales Activity Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Please accept my apology in advance if I sound a bit skeptical. Just would like you to verify that you are an "honest-to-goodness" agency... jackwehoca painting contractor in Ca for Comp Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Insured has been out of force for 45 days approximately. $100000 in payroll. Inside and outside painting class code 5482 No... trotter D&O for Non Profit Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Do they have a website I can look at? I would have to see a submission to see exactly what their mission is .... Please forward a submission... ceccase AMS360 for accounting? Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- I found these two insurance journal articles to explain a lot about how accounting should function. Then maybe consider which systems can... Riskmaster Go to Forums Reader Comments Former Citigroup Chief Weill Surprises with Call for Break-Up of Big Banks Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- It really is pretty simple TM. These big boys knew the sentiment would be they were too big to fail and the government would come to their... Agent President Obama Declares Disaster for Virginia Storm Damage Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Funny how Obama declares FEMA assistance to Florida for a small tropical storm, Now Virginia FEMA assistance! Whats next Ohio for a storm... Sarah California Court Reinstates Lawsuit Against Glock Posted: Fri Jul 27 -- Here's a basic formula for all gun owners to memorize: guns + kids = tragedy Ins Guy Obama Administration Says Federal Health Exchanges on Track for 2014 Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- The agenda is still in full swing despite the news that the majority of Americans still oppose it. In November, after we get a new... Agent Texting Driver in South Dakota Charged with Manslaughter Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Sadly you can pass all of the laws you want but it will only stop the already law abiding, conscientious drivers from texting and talking on... LP Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue July 23, 2012 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. II 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 Marketing Representative Commercial Producers Territory Marketing Manager P/C Insurance Editor 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. 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July 31, 2012 Feature Video Agency Prepares for Benefits Growth Barney & Barney, a San Diego, Calif.-based agency, expects to grow its benefits operation about 10 percent per year - at least. Agency Principal Shawn Pynes discusses what the firm... Watch Now Popular Videos LexisNexis Insurance Exchange Celebrates One-Year Anniversary What D&O Buyers Look For In a Carrier More Insurance Videos Watch InsuranceJournal.tv Subscribe to our iTunes Channel Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2012 by Wells Media Group, Inc.

Daily Headlines: Monday, July 30, 2012

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July 30, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National A Decade Later: Is Sarbanes-Oxley Working? – Analysis When Peregrine Financial collapsed earlier this month, a nagging question resurfaced. As in the implosion of Lehman Brothers, the fall of ... HSBC Sets Aside $2 Billion for U.S. Investigation, Mis-selling HSBC's chief executive apologized on Monday for shameful and embarrassing mistakes made on anti-money laundering controls as the bank set ... Aon’s Q2 Earnings Report: Revenue Growth; Net Income Drop Aon announced mixed results in its second quarter earnings report. While "organic revenue growth" rose 4 percent, contributing to a $2.8 ... Best Affirms Liberty Mutual Holding Co. and Subs Ratings  A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" for the ... Zurich in North America Increases Trade Credit Insurance Capacity Zurich in North America has increased its trade credit insurance capacity to meet the needs of customers across the globe. For customers in ... Violent Storms Kill 2, Leave Thousands Without Power in Mid-Atlantic, Midwest Violent thunderstorms barreled through the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic regions of the eastern United States late on Thursday, killing two ... Obama Administration Says Federal Health Exchanges on Track for 2014 The Obama administration on Friday said it is on track to set up federal health insurance exchanges by 2014 in U.S. states that fail to ... Marsh Product Covers Business Interruption Created by Cloud Providers Many businesses are now utilizing third party companies, also known as cloud providers, for information technology services or storing and... More National News East AIG Launches PR Push on YouTube to Repair Image AIG is launching a public relations campaign to repair its reputation. Last Thursday, the once-mighty insurance giant American ... Penn State President: School Is ‘Adequately Covered’ for Lawsuits Penn State is adequately covered to handle lawsuits stemming from the sexual abuse scandal that has enveloped the campus, its president ... President Obama Declares Disaster for Virginia Storm Damage President Barack Obama has declared a disaster in Virginia after severe weather and strong winds lashed the state a few weeks ago. The ... Penn.-Based Erie Indemnity Co. Appoints New Chief Information Officer Erie, Penn.-based Erie Indemnity Company has appointed Robert C. Ingram III as executive vice president and chief information officer ... More East News Midwest Texting Driver in South Dakota Charged with Manslaughter A man accused of fatally injuring a motorcyclist while he was speeding and texting is facing manslaughter charges in a case that could fuel ... Ohio Injured Workers Fund Battling Painkillers Nearly a third of the prescriptions the state's insurance fund for injured workers paid for last year were for powerful narcotics, part of ... Missouri County Denied Compensation for Flood Damage A southeast Missouri county has been told it won't be getting any money for damage caused by the activation of the Birds Point-New Madrid ... Babiak Takes Over as President, CEO of Hastings Mutual Insurance Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., a regional property/casualty insurance carrier based in Hastings, Mich., has welcomed new President, CEO, ... More Midwest News Southeast Alabama Bans Texting While Driving Aug. 1 Starting Wednesday, texting, emailing and instant messaging while driving will become illegal in Alabama, with violators facing fines and ... Kentucky County Still Tackling the Effects of Storms From 2009-2010 A southern Kentucky county is still tackling the effects of and cleaning up from two major storms in recent years. Warren County officials ... North Carolina Woman Arrested for Alleged Insurance Fraud North Carolina insurance department announced last week the arrest of Debra Gail Hodges, 41, of 5009 Inverness Drive, Fayetteville; she is ... More Southeast News South Central Fourth Man Pleads Guilty in Texas-Based Tour Boat Coverage Scam Prosecutors say a fourth man has pleaded guilty in a Texas-based insurance scam linked to a deadly New York tour boat accident. ... Private Claims Firm Saves Louisiana's Risk Management Agency $1.4M A private company based in Mandeville contracted to run much of the claims processing and management handled by Louisiana's Office of Risk ... Fines, Penalties, Back Wages Add Up for Louisiana Seafood Company A Louisiana seafood company is facing nearly $250,000 in fines, penalties and back wages for exposing workers to hazards and underpaying ... More South Central News West Nevada Patrol Issues 4,500 Tickets To Nevada Cellphone Users he Nevada Highway Patrol has issued more than 4,500 citations to drivers using cellphones this year under a new state law. The Elko Daily ... Former Idaho Undersheriff Files Discrimination Lawsuit A former undersheriff in Twin Falls County, Idaho has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming she suffered gender discrimination during ... 2 Calif. Men Arrested In Insurance Fraud Scam Authorities say two California men were arrested this week on suspicion of running an insurance fraud scam that bilked multiple companies ... Guyll Named Vice President at Conover Dave Guyll,vice president in the employee benefits division of Conover Insurance, was recently selected to the Roll of Agents & Brokers ... Island Names Tanigawa Advertising and Media Director Island Insurance Company Ltd. named Alison Tanigawa advertising and media director. In this newly created position, Tanigawa will be ... Poms Adds Managing Director and Senior Account Manager Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Emil McCulloch managing director and Karen Williamson-Gracey ... More West News International Hiscox Post $197.5 Million 1st Half Profit; Childs to Become Chairman in 2013 Bermuda-domiciled Hiscox reported its interim results for the 1st half of 2012. The following are selected highlights from the report, as ... Ratings Recap: Continental Re, Gulf Re A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'B+' (Good) and issuer credit rating of ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV New PURE Program Provides Extra Flooding Services for High-Value Homeowners A new flood coverage suite from Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange, or PURE, now... Watch Now Agency Capitalizes on Obamacare Shawn Pynes, principal with Barney & Barney, discusses the benefits business following... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums What is Black hat Tech... ?. Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Hello everyone, My name is Brian White new entered member to this forum, excited about seo. If anyone knows Black Hat Technique please send... brianwhite159 D&O for Non Profit Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- Do they have a website I can look at? I would have to see a submission to see exactly what their mission is .... Please forward a submission... ceccase AMS360 for accounting? Posted: Mon Jul 30 -- I found these two insurance journal articles to explain a lot about how accounting should function. Then maybe consider which systems can... Riskmaster Insurance Pro AMS - Any experience? Posted: Sat Jul 28 -- Just like many before me, I'm in the process of evaluating all the AMS systems on the market to use in an P&C independent agency. I've read... Modern Maven Track Your CSR's Daily Sales Activity Posted: Sat Jul 28 -- There's a win-win solution that will most importantly give you and your producers a tool to be more productive (close more policies) while... Modern Maven CPCU ?? Posted: Sat Jul 28 -- Hi. I have earned my FLMI designation from LOMA in May 2012. I have 5 + years experience in Life/Health Insurance industry in the Middle... rawaljaved National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Sat Jul 28 -- Intersting post! I'm glad I'd found some infomation on this company. I am in an networking company that sells life insurance too and I... tommy223 Direct mail Posted: Sat Jul 28 -- Charlie, FAxing does work, But how do you avoid getting sued for faxing? JAM Go to Forums Reader Comments Ex-School Nurse in Texas Gets 10 Years for Fire Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- I'm betting her next evaluation will include something like "Doesn't accept constructive criticism very well" Markey Former Citigroup Chief Weill Surprises with Call for Break-Up of Big Banks Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- It really is pretty simple TM. These big boys knew the sentiment would be they were too big to fail and the government would come to their... Agent $31M Jury Award For Unsafe Calif. Highway Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- The title of this article is a bit misleading. The jury found CalTrans 15% liable and placed 85% liability on the driver who made the left... Lisa California Court Reinstates Lawsuit Against Glock Posted: Fri Jul 27 -- Here's a basic formula for all gun owners to memorize: guns + kids = tragedy Ins Guy Tennessee Court Says Killer Can Keep Insurance Money Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- For goodness sakes! She was eleven years old when it happened and only 14 when she settled....where are child protective services???... NCS Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue July 23, 2012 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. II 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 Commercial Producers Territory Marketing Manager P/C Insurance Editor Producer 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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Daily Headlines: Friday, July 27, 2012

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July 27, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Futures Industry Head Seeks Study of Insurance Fund The chairman of a futures industry trade group said on Thursday that serious consideration should be given to the creation of an insurance ... Drought Bill May Get Washington to Act on Farm Bill A comparatively low-priced disaster bill for livestock producers hit by the worst U.S. drought since 1956 may be the ticket to passage for ... Why Some Types of Multitasking Are More Dangerous Than Others People are better at juggling some types of multitasking than they are at others, according to a new study that has implications for ... Chubb Profit Slightly Down; U.S. Commercial Renewal Rate Hike 9% in Q2 The Chubb Corp. reported $404 million profit for its second quarter, declining 3.6 percent from $419 million reported a year earlier. The ... American Family Insurance Launches Online Home Inventory Service American Family Insurance has unveiled DreamVault, a home inventory application that's free to everyone. DreamVault is available online ... Marsh Product Covers Business Interruption Created by Cloud Providers Many businesses are now utilizing third party companies, also known as cloud providers, for information technology services or storing and... More National News East Bankrupt Dewey Law Firm Pitches New Deal to Ex-Partners Bankrupt law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf revised its settlement offer to former partners on Thursday, dropping its potential recovery to $90.4 ... Mass. AG to Seek Fines Against Utility for Outages After Storms National Grid could be facing more than $16 million in fines connected to its response to two major power outages last year. Attorney ... Selective Posts Lower Profit, Hampered by CAT Loss, Weaker Investments Branchville, N.J.-based Selective Insurance Group Inc. posted $0.3 million for its second-quarter profit, down from $1.5 million profit ... Maine-Based MEMIC Group Names Communications Production Manager The MEMIC Group, a workers' compensation insurer headquartered in Portland, Maine, has promoted Kelly Barden to the new position of ... More East News Midwest Missouri Helps Collect $5M for Consumers in First Half 2012 Missouri insurance regulators report their efforts are helping consumers to receive more than $5 million in additional insurance claims ... South Dakota Motorist Hits Motorcycle, Vehicles While Texting Police say a Sioux Falls, S.D., man was texting and driving too fast when he hit a motorcycle, three other vehicles and a light pole, and ... Ohio Health System Fighting Pill Fraud with Fingerprints A southeastern Ohio health system is hoping a fingerprint collection program will help it cut down on prescription painkiller abuse. Brent ... More Midwest News Southeast Private Companies Offer Plans to Depopulate Florida’s Citizens Private companies and investors say they are willing to remove thousands of policyholders from Florida's state- backed homeowners market ... West Virginia Mine Regulators Slow on Inspections, Permits West Virginia mine regulators have failed to meet internal goals for timely inspections and permits, a legislative audit concluded, but ... Shareholder Lawsuit Filed Against Duke Energy A shareholder lawsuit is using sworn testimony by Duke Energy Corp. executives and directors to support claims that investors were misled ... More Southeast News South Central Digital Insurance Acquires DSG Benefits Group in Dallas Employee benefits-only agency, Digital Insurance, has acquired DSG Benefits Group in Dallas. The acquisition marks the company's debut in ... TWFG Offering New Branch Agent Opportunities The Woodlands, Texas-based independent insurance agency, TWFG, announced it is offering a new branch agent program. With a commission split ... Grow Through Acquisitions Highlight Quarter for 2 CAA Member Agencies Combined Agents of America LLC (CAA) announced that two member agencies — Duncan, Fraser & Bridges Insurance Agency Inc. (DFB) and ... OSU Appeals Ruling Over ‘Gift of a Lifetime’ Insurance Money Oklahoma State University has appealed a judge's order that blocked the university's attempt to recover $33 million spent on life insurance ... More South Central News West Environmentalists To Sue Colstrip Over Pollution in Mont. Environmentalists filed notice Wednesday that they plan to sue the six companies that co-own eastern Montana's Colstrip power plant over ... Dead Cattle, Devastation In Wake Of Western Fires Cecil and Delores Kolka thought they escaped the worst of the Ash Creek Fire when the 390-square-mile blaze spared their home and several ... California Court Reinstates Lawsuit Against Glock A California appeals court has reinstated a now-retired paralyzed Los Angeles police officer's product liability lawsuit against gun ... Conference: Risk, Returns, Regulation, and More Regulation Coming off a rough few years of recession, then a disaster prone 2011 – and then more global uncertainty in 2012 – the world and the ... More West News International Evidence for Climate Extremes, Costs, Gets More Local Scientists are finding evidence that man-made climate change has raised the risks of individual weather events, such as floods or heat ... South Korea May Resume Iranian Crude Oil Imports Soon South Korea may soon resume Iranian crude imports after having completely halted shipments in July because of a European Union ban on ... Allianz Adds London, Nice Stadiums to Its ‘Family’ Germany's Allianz announced that it has added two new stadiums to the Allianz Family of Stadiums. Allianz France signed a long-term naming ... More Earnings Reports: Validus Holdings, Montpelier Re Selected earnings highlights from Bermuda-based Validus Holdings Ltd. for the second quarter and the first six months of 2012 are as ... Earnings Reports: Arch Capital, SCOR Group Selected earnings highlights from Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group for the second quarter and the first six months of 2012 are as ... More International News Insurance Journal Blogs North Carolina’s Antiquated Rate Bureau System There was a time, not so far in the distant past, when virtually all property and casualty insurance rates were calculated by ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV New PURE Program Provides Extra Flooding Services for High-Value Homeowners A new flood coverage suite from Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange, or PURE, now... Watch Now Agency Capitalizes on Obamacare Shawn Pynes, principal with Barney & Barney, discusses the benefits business following... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums D&O for Non Profit Posted: Fri Jul 27 -- I'm looking for a market for D&O or some similar insurance to protect unpaid Directors and Officers of a Nashville municipality owned... aikijujitsu2001 Personal Lines - Renewal Letters? E&O Prevention Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- That family risk questionnaire sounds interesting. I thought about something like that, but then I worry about if we left off one specific... Smalltownagent Garage Keepers Liability - Tow Truck Yard - CA Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- Hi JAM, Can you recommend a wholesaler to the GKL. Thanks for your feedback! InsureTime Adding Value? Who Cares? And, who gets mad? Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- The customer is never going to be happy when they hear less than stellar news...plus they hear what they want to hear: aka selective... surestart12345 Comp in Ca Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- BTIS might have something as well. JAM Reservation of Rights HELP Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- First, which entity is the insured? I just want to get the players straight in my mind. Second, as respects emotional distress claims, in... fseigel FREE EXMOD check in CA Posted: Wed Jul 25 -- Nevermind, Seems like WCRIB is doing them for free now. JAM Go to Forums Reader Comments Ex-School Nurse in Texas Gets 10 Years for Fire Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- I'm betting her next evaluation will include something like "Doesn't accept constructive criticism very well" Markey $31M Jury Award For Unsafe Calif. Highway Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- The title of this article is a bit misleading. The jury found CalTrans 15% liable and placed 85% liability on the driver who made the left... Lisa Former Citigroup Chief Weill Surprises with Call for Break-Up of Big Banks Posted: Thu Jul 26 -- It really is pretty simple TM. These big boys knew the sentiment would be they were too big to fail and the government would come to their... Agent Injured Occupy Protester Sues Portland Police Posted: Fri Jul 20 -- May I remind you that our police officers across our country put their lives on the line for us and yes--even these Occupy LOSERS every... Alive and Well in CT Tennessee Court Says Killer Can Keep Insurance Money Posted: Mon Jul 23 -- For goodness sakes! She was eleven years old when it happened and only 14 when she settled....where are child protective services???... 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