Daily Headlines: Monday, September 30, 2013

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September 30, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National If It Happens: Federal Government Shutdown Effect on Insurance Industry If Congress fails to agree by midnight tonight on a resolution to continue funding the federal government, the property/casualty insurance ... Insurers' Private Firefighters Give Wealthy Homeowners Extra Protection Bill Potter wasn't eager to abandon his high-end house last month during evacuations forced by a massive Idaho wildfire, but he felt ... Rep. Waters, Author of Flood Reform Act, Calls for Delay in Implementation A Congresswomen whose name adorns the now-controversial federal flood insurance reform bill passed in 2012 says she wants the law changed ... Federal Trade Commission Moves Closer to 'Patent Troll' Study The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday took another step toward a comprehensive study of "patent trolls" - companies in the business ... 'Rear View Mirror' Political Risk Management No Longer Works: Marsh In an age of social media, simply looking at what has happened in the past no longer works to forecast what political events lie ahead in ... New Hampshire's Minkler New Chairman of Big 'I' New Hampshire independent agent Thomas J. Minkler has been inaugurated as the new chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of ... LIU Launches Product Recall Policy for Packagers, Co-Packers Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has launched LIU Packagers Protection, a new LIU product recall ... J.D. Power: Personal Lines Agents Missing out on Opportunities in Renters Segment Insurance agents who only focus on homeowners insurance customers are missing a golden opportunity to build long-term relationships with ... Insurance Law, Regulation - Jim Wrynn's Experience Covers It All James J. Wrynn, Esq. served as New York's Superintendent of Insurance from 2009 to 2012, when he joined the law firm of Goldberg Segalla ... Travelers Launching Low Cost, Segmented Product in New Personal Auto Strategy The Travelers Companies Inc. is adopting a new strategy to become more price-competitive in personal auto insurance. Travelers' CEO Jay... Predictive Analytics: Bringing Price Elasticity Concepts to P/C Insurance The concept of price elasticity of demand has not received enough attention in the world of property/casualty insurance.... More National News East New York to Compensate Storm Victims for NFIP's 'Earth Movement' Exclusion New York will use part of its share of billions of dollars in federal Superstorm Sandy aid to ``fully compensate" storm victims who had ... Flood Insurance Premiums Rising Along New Jersey Coast Hundreds of New Jersey flood insurance policyholders will soon be facing higher premiums spurred by sweeping changes to the federal law ... South Jersey Boardwalks' Unique Aspects Challenge Firefighters Squeezing a bunch of structures together along a street made of wood is probably not the way to go when building a fire-resistant ... Connecticut Urges Sandy Victims to Apply for Relief Connecticut's governor is pointing small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy to a state website designed to streamline the process of ... More East News Midwest Ohio Work Comp Bureau Awards More Than $258K to Support Workplace Safety Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has awarded more than $258,000 in safety intervention grants, split among nine employers. "We ... North Dakota Oil Patch Town Wants Speed Limit Reduced Residents of a small town in the middle of the North Dakota oil patch say they're sick of semitrailers barreling past their homes and want ... Higher Speed Limits Take Effect on Some Ohio Roads The speed limit has increased on some parts of U.S. and state routes throughout Ohio. The changes took effect Sept. 29 on more than 600 ... More Midwest News Southeast West Virginia Supreme Court Judge Hits Ruling on Massey West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis criticized her colleagues in a dissenting opinion Friday for refusing to let institutional ... Alabama Widow Awarded $850,000 in Husband's Death from Medication Error A jury in eastern Alabama has awarded a widow $850,000 after her husband was given three times his normal dosage of medication and died ... Group Sues to Block Tennessse Rules on Health Navigators A health care advocacy group is suing to halt emergency rules enacted in Tennessee to require background checks for people giving advice on ... Mississippi Insurance Chief Sues to Halt Flood Insurance Rate Hikes The Mississippi Department of Insurance has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to try to block rates from increasing Oct. 1 in ... More Southeast News South Central OSHA Levies $175K in Fines in Fatal Arkansas Crane Accident A federal safety agency has levied $175,000 in fines against a crane company, Entergy and other firms over a fatal crane accident at ... MarketScout Expands Workers' Comp Specialty Division MarketScout, the national electronic insurance exchange and specialty MGA headquartered in Dallas, Texas, announced staff promotions ... Oklahoma Safety Checkpoint Nets 17 Citations for Driving Without Insurance Members of the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Anti-Fraud Unit and deputies with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office recently wrote 17 ... More South Central News West Montana Man Sentenced For Workers' Comp Fraud A 76-year-old Havre, Mont. man has been ordered to pay nearly $84,000 in restitution in a workers' compensation fraud case. The U.S. ... Disaster Declaration For New Mexico's Santa Clara Pueblo President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for New Mexico's Santa Clara Pueblo. Friday's move frees up federal aid to ... Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Colorado Bar After Triple-Fatal Crash The parents of a 16-year-old Carbondale girl who was killed in a car crash have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Glenwood Springs ... LAPD Chief Beck Rescinds Car Impound Policy Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has rescinded the department's controversial car impound policy that made it easier for unlicensed ... AmTrust to Acquire The Insco Dico Group in California AmTrust Financial Services Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Insco Dico Group for roughly $85 million, $7 million ... More West News International FERMA Forum Opens with Solvency II Analysis from Karel Van Hulle The bi-annual Risk Management Forum of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) kicked off with a reception on ... FERMA Releases Positions on Captives, Niche Companies and Solvency II The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) released a bulletin detailing the organization's position on how captives ... Attorney Jeff Kingsley on 'Post Event' Regulatory Changes, Cyber Liability Jeff Kingsley, a partner in the law firm of Goldberg Segalla, specializes in the emerging and highly complex field of cyber liability and ... Industry Pioneer Stephen Catlin on Insurance and Environmental Concerns Stephen J.O. Catlin has led the company/group that bears his name since 1984. He's seen it grow into the biggest syndicate at Lloyd's with ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Insurance Law, Regulation - Jim Wrynn Brings his Experience to the Private Sector James J Wrynn, Esq. served as New York's Superintendent of Insurance from 2009 to 2012, when... Watch Now Swiss Re's Chief Economist Sees GDP Growth Swiss Re's chief economist Kurt Karl sees some light at the end of the tunnel for the world's... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums My CPCU journey - almost finished..... Posted: Mon Sep 30 -- Margo - check out the Institutes website. They have a chart that shows what designations will give you credit. I know that by having my CLU... bjwestner Travelers reducing commissions Posted: Sun Sep 29 -- So, are all the agents that represent Travelers thrilled with the new, lower commission schedule on the new auto product? Are all of you... lonestar Feedback - Good, Bad, Ugly on the following Aggregators/GAs Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- I looked at Smartchoice. They said they would hook me up with a bunch of carriers. So they have MET Life call me & Before I realize it I'm... ZappMan What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- The DNC List! I hate that thing. You can't call anyone anymore it seems like. The only thing worse that that is Voice Mail. ZappMan California Work Comp Class Code detail Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- It is very easy to find the classes and codes... FurriePrincess Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- PB1 has it right. Volunteer accident coverage is less expensive than WC (when you can get it) and more readily available. GL policies should... CH@Ins4nonprofits Peer-2-Peer Musical Instrument Rental Insurance (SV Startup) Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- Hello everyone, I'd like to inquire about insurance for our business: We're a peer-to-peer internet startup based in San Jose, CA. Our... tobytobitobe Agency Management System Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- Hello, A lot of good info here. I checked out the following... ZappMan Information on Clusters Posted: Tue Sep 24 -- If you've written $1,000,000 in premium in 4 months, why can't you just get your own contracts? yoyowordup Go to Forums Reader Comments Global Warming Slows as Fossil Fuel Emissions Rise to Record Posted: Fri Sep 27 -- I love this comment. "The lower pace of warming in recent years may be explained by natural phenomena including volcanic eruptions, a... Baxtor Idaho Gun Show Canceled Due to Insurance Requirements Posted: Tue Sep 24 -- Well, if Fred says it was a totally different group, then it was a totally differnet group. FYI, Fred, gun shows have guns in there...AND... insurance is fun! Travelers Launching Low Cost, Segmented Product in New Personal Auto Strategy Posted: Mon Sep 23 -- Travelers has always been known as wanting the cream of the crop business with high credit scores, no violations etc. I don't think they... Agent Louisiana State Treasurer Suggests State-Run Flood Insurance Plan Posted: Fri Sep 27 -- There is a way to help subsidize flood rates. The Federal government could require every home owners policy cover flood. Like stated, flood... Baxtor FEMA Chief Disappoints Senators, Says He Can't Delay Flood Insurance Rates Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- Then why not the following: if people can not afford to pay medical insurance then they simply can not afford to receive medical help. But... 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Daily Headlines: Friday, September 27, 2013

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September 27, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Groups Say Regulators Allow Unsafe Mexican Trucks on U.S. Roads Regulators determined to let Mexican trucks on U.S. roads under a trade deal have downplayed safety shortcomings with companies in a ... Billions at Stake as BP Oil Spill Trial Enters Next Phase BP will battle to hold down fines that could hit $18 billion in a new phase of the Gulf of Mexico trial that will rule on how much oil it ... Insurance Institute Cites Top Cars for Crash Avoidance Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Subaru earned the highest marks in a new front crash avoidance test program developed for the U.S. ... Neither Rain Nor Sleet But Dog Bites: Post Office Workers' Injury Claims The cost of workers' compensation for the United States Postal Service (USPS) for fiscal year 2012 was $3.7 billion, a 68 percent increase ... ACE Appoints McGrath, Franchi, Sharp to Lead Program Business ACE Commercial Risk Services, the small business division of the ACE Group, has appointed Tom McGrath as senior vice president, head of ... The Hartford Extends Term of AARP Home, Auto Insurance Program The Hartford has extended its agreement with AARP to offer home and auto insurance products to its members. With the three-year extension, ... Obamacare's Small Business Health Markets Delayed a Month Small businesses won't be able to enroll in new online health insurance marketplaces until Nov. 1 in most U.S. states, the latest delay for ... Agents Who Understand Customers' Businesses Boost Commercial Insurers: J.D. Power Small commercial lines insurance customers most value having an insurance agent or broker who completely understands their individual... Endurance Building Relevance Through Leadership Changes, CFO Says Armed with the overstuffed Rolodex of its new CEO, John Charman, Endurance Specialty Holdings is moving into new markets... More National News East Mass. Congressional Delegation Seeks Delay of Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Massachusetts' congressional delegation is urging fellow lawmakers in Washington to delay implementation of the Biggert-Waters National ... Philadelphia City Council Seeks Tighter Demolition Rules Philadelphia City Council members hope to make it tougher to get a demolition permit in the wake of a fatal building collapse. Private ... New York Unveils Plan for 'Texting Zones' for Distracted Motorists New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week continued the state's efforts to reduce distracted driving by unveiling special "Texting Zones" along ... Virginia Police, Nationwide Insurance Promote Move Over law The Virginia State Police is joining with Nationwide Insurance to help protect public safety personnel and all those who drive tow trucks ... More East News Midwest Workers' Comp Costs Could Rise for Missouri Businesses Missouri businesses could face significantly higher costs for workers' compensation insurance next year, due partly to a new law that seeks ... Indiana Sheriff Leery of Armed Teachers in Schools A county sheriff told Indiana legislators he doesn't believe school security would be improved by having teachers or principals carrying ... Kansas Attorney Sentenced on Insurance Fraud Charges A Sharon Springs, Kan., attorney and former insurance agent has been ordered to repay $47,685 and will serve 18 months' probation after ... More Midwest News Southeast West Virginia Senator Manchin Bucks Democrats, Backs Health Mandate Delay U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia broke ranks with fellow Democrats and said he'd support a stopgap spending plan that delays the ... Florida Consumer Advocate Westcott Resigns for Job with Industry Florida's Consumer Advocate Robin Westcott has resigned to become the vice president of the American Association of Insurance Services, an ... Wholesaler Socius Names Dross as Vice President in Florida Socius Insurance Services Inc., a management liability and property/casualty insurance wholesaler, announced it has hired Matt Dross as ... Florida's Citizens, Heritage Defend Controversial Takeout Deal Florida's state-backed property insurer found itself on the defensive in Tallahassee this week as state lawmakers inquired into a deal ... More Southeast News South Central Louisiana State Treasurer Suggests State-Run Flood Insurance Plan Seeking a way to ease skyrocketing federal flood insurance rates, state Treasurer John Kennedy has suggested that Louisiana should consider ... Capson Physicians Insurance Adds Coppersmith to Management Team Austin, Texas-based Capson Physicians Insurance Co., a national medical malpractice insurer, announced that Frank Coppersmith has joined ... Report: Oklahomans Can Access 53 Health Care Plans Oklahomans will pay less than the national average for health insurance under an exchange scheduled to open next week as part of President ... Texas-Based Replacement Services Firm Moving to New Offices ReSource, a contents evaluation and replacement services provider for both personal and commercial property insurance claims, announced it ... More South Central News West Allstate Wins $7.7M Insurance Fraud Lawsuit in California A Los Angeles County Superior Court has ruled in favor of Allstate Insurance Co. and the State of California in a lawsuit topping $7 ... Der Manouel Adds Two in California Der Manouel Insurance Group has named Kevin Frost as a commercial risk consultant, while Reggie Sadler has joined Der Manouel's client ... California Fruit Producer Faces Federal Sex Harassment Suit A federal lawsuit has been filed charging that a central California dried fruit producer subjected its female workers to ongoing sexual ... More West News International Global Warming Slows as Fossil Fuel Emissions Rise to Record Global warming has slowed since 1998 even though humans are spewing ever more greenhouse gases and are almost certainly to blame for ... Profits Steady, GWP Up, But Investments Still Low: Lloyd's CFO Luke Savage Lloyd's first six months results, released yesterday, were generally good. Profits were down slightly at £1.38 billion [[$2.222 billion] ... Willis' Report Sees Energy Market 'Softening' "Too much capacity chasing an insufficient amount of premium in both the downstream and upstream energy markets will cause a general ... Metcalf to Head New Liberty Mutual Specialty Markets Unit Liberty Mutual Insurance Group announced that Nick Metcalf has been named President and Group Managing Director of Liberty Specialty ... XL Puts Preliminary Losses at $60 Million from Germany, France Hail Storms XL Group plc announced its preliminary net loss estimate related to the series of hailstorms in Germany and France in late July 2013 of $60 ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Insurance Law, Regulation - Jim Wrynn Brings his Experience to the Private Sector James J Wrynn, Esq. served as New York's Superintendent of Insurance from 2009 to 2012, when... Watch Now Swiss Re's Chief Economist Sees GDP Growth Swiss Re's chief economist Kurt Karl sees some light at the end of the tunnel for the world's... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Feedback - Good, Bad, Ugly on the following Aggregators/GAs Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- I looked at Smartchoice. They said they would hook me up with a bunch of carriers. So they have MET Life call me & Before I realize it I'm... ZappMan What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- The DNC List! I hate that thing. You can't call anyone anymore it seems like. The only thing worse that that is Voice Mail. ZappMan California Work Comp Class Code detail Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- It is very easy to find the classes and codes. Register at: ... FurriePrincess Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- PB1 has it right. Volunteer accident coverage is less expensive than WC (when you can get it) and more readily available. GL policies should... CH@Ins4nonprofits Peer-2-Peer Musical Instrument Rental Insurance (SV Startup) Posted: Thu Sep 26 -- Hello everyone, I'd like to inquire about insurance for our business: We're a peer-to-peer internet startup based in San Jose, CA. Our... tobytobitobe Agency Management System Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- Hello, A lot of good info here. I checked out the following; ... ZappMan Information on Clusters Posted: Tue Sep 24 -- If you've written $1,000,000 in premium in 4 months, why can't you just get your own contracts? yoyowordup Selling Non-Standard P&C Book of Business & Agency Texas Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- The key to maximizing the outcome is to seek a team of skilled advisors, prepare for the sale, discretely market the agency to the most... AgencyBrokerage Need W/C Market - (Ca.) Med. Marijuana Dispensary w/lapse Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- Hello, we've been looking around for a Workers Comp. market for about a week with no luck and hoping someone here has an idea. It's a... PaulN Go to Forums Reader Comments Travelers Launching Low Cost, Segmented Product in New Personal Auto Strategy Posted: Mon Sep 23 -- Isn't it amazing that they managed to cough up $1.2 Billion to buy the Canadian company after they laid off the employees? They treat their... Agent Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- No, no, no, say it isn't so! Celtica Idaho Gun Show Canceled Due to Insurance Requirements Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- The prior incident referred to was a totally different group. FYI, no loaded weapons are allowed in the show and all guns are check prior to... Fred Florida's Citizens Has New Plan to Shift 200,000 Policies to 8 Private Insurers Posted: Mon Sep 23 -- Tower Hill is way better than Citizens, and Citizens is on a glide path to take a 10% rate increase for the next 4 years anyways, so their... Susan FEMA Chief Disappoints Senators, Says He Can't Delay Flood Insurance Rates Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- Then why not the following: if people can not afford to pay medical insurance then they simply can not afford to receive medical help. But... 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Daily Headlines: Thursday, September 26, 2013

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September 26, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National MetLife: Lack of Car, Home Insurance Sales 'Ridiculous' MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, is pushing agents to sell more car and residential coverage after the head of the company's ... Price Drives Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction, Shopping Around: J.D. Power Rate increases are driving more customers to obtain competitive price quotes, while satisfaction with the buying experience is trending ... Snowden Leaks, NSA Activities Complicate Push for Cybersecurity Law Senior U.S. officials on Wednesday sought to mend fences with the technology industry as they renewed their pleas for legislation to ... Moody's: Moderate Reserve Releases in U.S. P/C Industry to Continue U.S. property and casualty (P/C) insurers continue to release reserves to support earnings, said Moody's Investors Service in two recent ... Arch Insurance Group's Contract Binding Operations Launch Excess Liability Capacity Arch Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has increased limits of up to $5 million on its general liability coverage ... Webinar: 75% of U.S. Workers Say Employer Unprepared for Disaster Driving home the notion that most U.S. employees believe their employers aren't prepared for a disaster or a major crisis may be one of the ... Agents Who Understand Customers' Businesses Boost Commercial Insurers: J.D. Power Small commercial lines insurance customers most value having an insurance agent or broker who completely understands their individual... Berkshire Seen as Just One More Competitor to E&S Execs Despite Berkshire-Hathaway's entrance into specialty insurance business, standard markets are still the players most... More National News East N.J. Gov. Christie Signs Order to Quicken Dune Construction at Beaches New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed an executive order to speed the construction of sand dunes to protect its coast from storms over ... Maine Officials Warn Consumers About Scammers Using Health Reform Law Maine's Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa and Gov. Paul R. LePage are warning the public about scams related to the federal health ... Erie Insurance Arena Reopens After $47M Renovation in Downtown Erie, Penn. Erie Insurance Arena is drawing rave reviews after reopening following a $47 million renovation that includes more seats, luxury boxes, ... Ex-CEO of NYC Charity Allegedly Conspired to Inflate Insurance Rates Paid by Group The former CEO of a prominent New York City charity who apologized for what he called ``mistakes" when he was fired last month has been ... More East News Midwest North Dakota Commissioner Invites Insurance Agents to Department Forums Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm is inviting North Dakota's insurance agents to attend the insurance department's annual agent forums, ... Ex-Iowa Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty in Mail Fraud Case A Marshalltown, Iowa, insurance agent accused of selling customers fake insurance policies has pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud in ... MNsure Employee in Security Breach Terminated The employee of Minnesota's health insurance exchange who released private data on about 1,600 insurance agents no longer works for the ... More Midwest News Southeast Flood Insurance 'Sticker Shock' Hits Floridians with New, Secondary Homes When Colin and Joyce Elston bought their Florida dream home in May, they were confident they could afford the three-bedroom, two-bathroom ... Georgia Studies Moving Malpractice Claims from Court to Review Panel A panel of state lawmakers is studying a Senate bill that would overhaul Georgia's medical malpractice system, with groups such as the ... More Southeast News South Central Louisiana Commissioner: Citizens Insurance Policy Count at New Low Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the state-run insurer of last resort has its lowest number of customers since Hurricane ... Lawsuit: Pollution from Louisiana Fire Making Residents Sick About a dozen Slaughter, La., residents allege respiratory problems and diminished property values in a lawsuit filed in the wake of the ... Swift Joins Higginbotham/Swantner & Gordon as Marketing Manager Phil Swift has accepted a position as marketing manager at the Houston office of Swantner & Gordon Insurance Agency, an independent ... Former Jefferson Parish Administrator, Agency Owner Agrees to $10K Ethics Fine Tim Whitmer, the former Jefferson Parish, Louisiana administrator whose private insurance work led to a corruption scandal that toppled ... More South Central News West Rix Rejoins Marsh in Oregon David Rix will rejoin Marsh as head of its Portland, Ore. office. The move is effective on Oct. 7. Rix will be responsible for the overall ... Idaho Fly Shop Owner Gets Jail Time On Workers' Comp Law A state judge has ordered a Coeur d'Alene, Idaho fly shop owner to serve five days in jail for violating a court order stemming from ... Salt Lake City-Based MGIS Expands into Utah Market The MGIS Companies, Inc. (MGIS) and Freedom Specialty, a Nationwide Insurance company, have entered the Utah medical malpractice insurance ... More West News International Lloyd's Posts $2.215 Billion 1st 6 Months Profit; Investment Returns Down Lloyd's announced a profit of £1.38 billion [$2.215 billion] for the six-month period ending 30 June 2013. "The market continued to grow ... Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford's CEO Toby Esser on its Global Business Toby Esser is a truly global executive. As the CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC), he coordinates the broker's far flung operations ... Lagarde Says IMF Work Can Contribute to Environmental Change The International Monetary Fund can play a role in protecting the planet from environmental damage, IMF head Christine Lagarde said on ... Xchanging Launches New wifi service for London Insurance Market Xchanging, the business process, procurement and technology services provider, has launched a free wifi service for the London Underwriting ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Swiss Re's Chief Economist Sees GDP Growth Swiss Re's chief economist Kurt Karl sees some light at the end of the tunnel for the world's... Watch Now California Assemblyman Mixes Insurance and Politics Assemblyman Ken Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, started his insurance career in the 1970s working on... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- $20k Med Pay is great until they get into an auto accident. I'd much rather have volunteers covered under the work comp policy. yoyowordup Information on Clusters Posted: Tue Sep 24 -- If you've written $1,000,000 in premium in 4 months, why can't you just get your own contracts? yoyowordup Selling Non-Standard P&C Book of Business & Agency Texas Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- The key to maximizing the outcome is to seek a team of skilled advisors, prepare for the sale, discretely market the agency to the most... AgencyBrokerage Need W/C Market - (Ca.) Med. Marijuana Dispensary w/lapse Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- Hello, we've been looking around for a Workers Comp. market for about a week with no luck and hoping someone here has an idea. It's a... PaulN Niche Market Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- Gas stations are not big revenue generators on one station. But, each one you write is a referral to get you into the next one, and a lot of... e-bit Advice needed from seasoned producers Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- If you go with a smaller local agency that is experienced in the type of accounts you want to write you'll be much better off. You'll get a... e-bit Certificates of Insurance ??? Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- A certificate of insurance means nothing except what is read into it. Always attach the supporting endorsements as they show the exact cover... e-bit California Work Comp Class Code detail Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- From one of the carriers: 9008: Janitorial Services - By Contractors 9009: Building Operation - Commercial Properties - All Other... wariline Go to Forums Reader Comments Travelers Launching Low Cost, Segmented Product in New Personal Auto Strategy Posted: Mon Sep 23 -- Isn't it amazing that they managed to cough up $1.2 Billion to buy the Canadian company after they laid off the employees? They treat their... Agent Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected Posted: Wed Sep 25 -- No, no, no, say it isn't so! Celtica Idaho Gun Show Canceled Due to Insurance Requirements Posted: Fri Sep 20 -- The prior incident referred to was a totally different group. FYI, no loaded weapons are allowed in the show and all guns are check prior to... Fred Guy Carpenter Says Global Warming a Reality - Citing IPCC Report Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- Hmmmm. The Green Weenies at the BBC said the arctic would be free of ice by 2013. There has been an increase in the ice cap of over... Water Bug No Penalty for Employers Not Telling Employees About Obamacare Posted: Thu Sep 19 -- Hey Planet, you should read the new article in Forbes Magazine titled: 7 ways to Fix Obamacare. You have complained in the past that... Agent Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue September 23, 2013 Surplus Lines: State of the Market / NAPSLO Issue; Lloyd's Syndicate Spotlight; Quarterly Employee Benefits Brokerage Report; Bonus: The Florida Issue (Special Supplement) 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 Insurance Sales Agent - full or part-time - work from home Commerical Lines and Group Benefit Producers Information Officer I (Specialist) Property-Casualty Account Manager/Account Executive 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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