Daily Headlines: Friday, July 12, 2013

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July 12, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Some Victims Appeal Medical Benefits in BP Oil Spill Settlement as 'Unfair' The medical benefits portion of BP Plc's settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is "substantively unfair" and approval of the ... MarketScout Expands Private Client Services, Hires New Executive Leadership MarketScout, the national electronic insurance exchange and specialty MGA with headquarters in Dallas, has expanded its nationwide ... House Passes Republican Farm Bill Without Food Stamps House Republicans passed a five-year U.S. farm-policy bill that retains subsidies to farmers and strips out food-stamp spending, costing it ... Bipartisan Senate Megabank Bill Would Split Banking from Insurance, Other Risks A small bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Thursday introduced legislation that would break up Wall Street's megabanks by separating ... MarketScout: Commercial, Personal Lines Rates Rise; New Insurers Eye HNW Space Increases for commercial property/casualty insurance rates in the United States were again about 5 percent during June, the fourth straight... Insurance Regulators Brace For UBI, Other Tech-Related Issues Should auto insurers be able to monitor the sleep patterns of their policyholders? The question is not as far-fetched as... More National News East Ex-Penn State President Spanier Files Notice to Sue Louis Freeh Former Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier filed notice of plans to sue Louis Freeh, the former FBI director whose ... Rhode Island Plans Crackdown on Uninsured Drivers Rhode Island officials are planning a crackdown on drivers whose vehicles aren't insured. Lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Lincoln Chafee ... New Jersey Report Links Corrupt Doctors to Drug Abuse The buzz came mostly by word-of-mouth but also from flyers circulated among New Jersey's homeless Medicaid recipients and drug addicts. It ... Sandy-Damaged Homes in New Jersey Starting to Be Leveled Along the New Jersey shore this year, the sounds of summer include earth-moving equipment still cleaning up the devastation wrought last ... GEICO to Host Job Fairs for Adjusters in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Next Week Auto insurer GEICO said it will host two job fairs for auto damage adjusters in Pennsylvania on July 16 and 18. On Tuesday, July 16, the ... More East News Midwest Missouri Governor Signs Bill Replenishing Disabled Workers Fund Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation raising charges on businesses to replenish an insolvent state fund that provides benefits to ... Hylant Promotes O'Donnell to Global Practice Executive Toledo, Ohio-based insurance brokerage, Hylant, recently promoted Kevin O'Donnell to Global Practice Executive (GPE). He is based in ... Indiana Melon Growers Face New FDA Rules after Salmonella Outbreak Southwestern Indiana's melon growers are facing new federal regulations following last year's salmonella outbreak that killed three people ... 26 Motorcyclists Killed on Minnesota Roads This Year The year so far has been a deadly one for motorcycle riders in Minnesota. The state Department of Public Safety says 26 motorcyclists have ... Wellmark to Close Subsidiary in Sioux City, Iowa Iowa's largest health insurer is closing its Sioux City office and eliminating more than 100 local jobs. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield ... More Midwest News Southeast Georgia Regulators' Meals, Golf Paid by Insurance Agents Under Scrutiny Georgia's top insurance regulator and two senior staffers accepted $100-per-head meals and, in one case, a round of golf last month funded ... Florida Consumer Advocate to Review Insurers' Homeowners Claims Handling Florida's insurance consumer advocate is launching a group to look at how insurance companies are handling claims from homeowners. Robin ... More Southeast News South Central Insurance Committee Chairman Named CEO of Louisiana Health Cooperative Louisiana Health Cooperative Inc. has a new chief executive. The company this week named state Rep. Greg Cromer, a Republican representing ... Louisiana Woman Faces Murder Charge in Arson-for-Insurance Scheme A woman accused of igniting a deadly bakery fire in Gretna, La., last month is facing murder charges after authorities said she torched her ... HCC Insurance Holdings Names Srinivasa as Chief Information Officer Houston-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. announced that Parthasarathy Srinivasa has joined HCC as senior vice president and chief ... Regulators Fine Fayetteville, Arkansas Builder Over Worker's Death Federal safety regulators have fined a construction company for the death of a worker at a Fayetteville, Ark., apartment complex. The ... More South Central News West San Bernardino Bondholder, Insurer Support Bankruptcy Filing San Bernardino should be allowed to stay in bankruptcy, bond insurer Ambac Assurance Co. and a bondholder owed $50 million said in court ... President Signs Disaster Declaration For Montana Floods President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration making federal money available to help the state, local and tribal governments ... Meteorologists Warn Of Wyoming Burn-Area Floods, Slides Meteorologists are warning of possible flash floods and mudslides in many of the areas burned by Wyoming's numerous wildfires last year. ... Arizona Governor Asks Obama to Declare Yarnell Fire Disaster Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer wants President Barack Obama to declare the area around the Yarnell Hill fire a disaster area. Brewer sent a letter ... Wildfires, Hail Take Toll on Colorado Homeowners Insurance It's safe to say there's a lot going on in the homeowners insurance scene in Colorado, where homeowners insurance rates are likely to be on ... California Department of Insurance Settles with Zurich over Workers' Comp The California Department of Insurance announced a settlement with Zurich American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co. of ... Kaufman Financial Taps Brady To Lead Burns & Wilcox Brokerage The Kaufman Financial Group named Denis Brady president of Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, an independent business unit that will be solely ... More West News International Taiwan Braces for Direct Hit as Typhoon Soulik Approaches Taiwan is bracing for a direct hit by Typhoon Soulik early tomorrow, prompting precautionary evacuations due to the risk of landslides, and ... Heavy Rains Cause Major Floods, Mudslides in China: AIR Worldwide AIR Worldwide reports that "days of heavy rain across the mountainous Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of southwestern China have caused ... Swiss Re in Talks with Phoenix on Admin Re Merger Swiss Re Ltd., the world's second- biggest reinsurer, said it's in preliminary talks about combining its Admin Re business with Phoenix ... New China Life Falls as Zurich Insurance Sells Shares New China Life Insurance Co. fell by the most in almost a year in Hong Kong after Zurich Insurance Co. sold 97.5 million shares in the ... Best Places Torus Insurance and Subs Ratings under Review/Negative A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has placed under review with negative implications the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A-' ... Lloyd's Insurer Advent Names Fitzgerald as CEO Lloyd's insurer Advent has named Nigel Fitzgerald as chief executive officer. The company said the appointment completes his planned ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Geneva Association's Secretary General John Fitzpatrick on Systemic Risks, Nat Cats, ILS and Cyber Risks The Geneva Association's studies and reports are now an important part of the dialogue between... Watch Now The Good and the Bad: Healthcare Reform and Medical Liability The Patient's Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has very little to do with the medical... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Removing a Named Insured Posted: Fri Jul 12 -- Can a the first named insured remove another named insured with only the signature of the first named insured? This is a debate I have seen... ishootfriendlies Medical malpractice for all states Posted: Fri Jul 12 -- I can help you with this. How shall I contact you? MedMal Man Life Insurance Companies for Independent Agents? Posted: Thu Jul 11 -- Thanks ishootfriendlies, I just called them but they are Brokers. I am actually looking for direct contact with the carriers so I avoid all... manny79 The Age Old Question-How much to split Posted: Thu Jul 11 -- Aside from the low production, I will try to answer your question from the point of view of an agent who was at an agency not too long ago... ILguyonown Applied Underwriters / Equity Comp Posted: Thu Jul 11 -- Does anyone have experience they could share (good or bad) with Applied's Equity Comp product? This would be the standalone WC product for... SFINS National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- This sounds like a MLM. Did not read every post, but when people who are in the company responds to the question "Is this an MLM?" by saying... ishootfriendlies Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I have done research looking for a network/cluster for my agency. We are 4 years old, located in New York City with over $20mm in premium.... mschwartz Opt Out Info for Marketing Email Solicitations Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- If you are a Florida licensed agent, CSR or appraiser and you are sick to death of getting hundreds of email solicitations from every... Lcan250 buying commercial lines leads... Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Waste.of.money Big Dog Go to Forums Reader Comments Employer Health Insurance Mandate Delayed Until 2015 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Field Museum is spectacular. You've seen pieces of it in movies, for sure. Glad to hear she had a nice time. Yes, Sue the T-rex is... Captain Planet In Past Decade, World Experienced Unprecedented Climate Extremes: WMO Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Global Warming is taking place on Mars too. Haven't Libby and all the other low information posters looked at the scandals of climategate... water bug House May Split Food Stamps from Rest of Farm Bill Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- Say it with me Republicans - 'NON-STARTER'! Quit pandering and get something done already. And to Huh! - I think you mean Big Ag and... Captain Planet Lawsuit Filed Over Utah Boy's Falling Tombstone Death Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Nice story. Who in the world is Erickson and why do we care what he has to say? Baxtor States Brace for Web Barrage When Obamacare Goes Live Oct. 1 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Actually Agent, I have never said I thought Obamacare was the right approach. Just that it's the only approach anyone has been able to get... 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Daily Headlines: Thursday, July 11, 2013

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July 11, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National House Effort to Revive Farm, Crop Insurance Bill Fails Republican leaders in the House of Representative hit a dead end on Wednesday in an effort to revive the $500 billion, five-year U.S. farm ... Top 10 U.S. Aircraft Insurers: SNL American International Group Inc. (AIG) has been reported to be the lead insurer for the recent Asiana Flight 214 tragedy in San Francisco. ... Walgreen, Blue Cross to Aid in Educating Public on Obamacare Walgreen Co., the biggest U.S. drugstore chain, agreed to join with the largest federation of health insurers to promote the Affordable ... Republicans Press for Delay in Obamacare Individual Mandate Framing a new argument against President Barack Obama's health care law, congressional GOP leaders called this week for a delay in the ... Progressive Premium Revenue Climbs, Profit More Than Doubles Progressive Corp., the fourth- largest U.S. auto insurer, said profit more than doubled as premium revenue climbed after the company raised ... PSDA Expands Firearm Coverage for Retired Law Enforcement The Public Servants Defense Agency (PSDA) has broadened coverage available to retirees allowed to carry firearms under the Law Enforcement ... Keeping Up with Emerging Risks a Struggle for Insurance Industry For an industry that depends on lots of data to develop products and price them according to risk, the insurance industry finds covering new... 'Breakaway' Pricing Seen From Capital Markets Pressuring Traditional Re With third-party investors putting increased levels of capital into catastrophe bonds, sidecars and collateralized... More National News East Pennsylvania Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Fatal Building Collapse Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering stricter regulations on demolition projects in the wake of a building collapse in downtown ... Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual, Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Announce Affiliation Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company and Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company announced on Wednesday that they have ... Maryland's Highest Court Upholds Contributory Negligence Law Maryland's highest court has upheld a law that prevents someone from recovering damages in a lawsuit if they are found to be partly at ... Maryland Court Rules Asbestos Firms Not Responsible for Family Exposure An asbestos company is not liable for an illness suffered by a woman who became exposed to the hazardous material while doing her ... New York Recovers $1.1B in Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits New York officials say they have helped recover more than $1.1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits nationwide. The state's ... More East News Midwest Michigan: Bulk of Insurance Complaints in 2012 Concerned Claims Handling The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) says consumers in 2012 filed more than 3,000 complaints against insurance ... Insurer Fined by South Dakota Says It Is Now in Full Compliance A Nebraska-based insurance company that is being fined $325,000 for violating South Dakota laws and regulations says it has taken steps to ... Missouri to Allow Digital Proof-of-Insurance Cards The panic attacks soon could be a thing of the past for Missouri motorists searching frantically through their glove boxes for a ... Storm Does Heavy Damage at Small North Dakota Airport The airport in the western North Dakota town of Killdeer is being cleaned up after a storm destroyed a hangar and damaged three airplanes. ... Kansas Commissioner Names New Consumer Assistance Director, Managers Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance in Kansas, has named Steve O'Neil as Consumer Assistance Division director and LeAnn Crow and ... More Midwest News Southeast North Carolina May Shield Firms from Obesity Lawsuits North Carolina companies that manufacture, advertise or distribute food could soon have additional legal protections from lawsuits by ... Ex-Bengals Cheerleader Testifies in Kentucky Libel Case Posts on a gossip website that a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader is suing for defamation were so devastating that she once considered ... Mississippi Football Player's Family Settles Wrongful Death Claim with School, NCAA The family of a Mississippi football player who died following a workout in 2010 has reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit ... More Southeast News South Central Louisiana Officials Want to Speed up Disposal of Blighted Property With thousands of properties caught in a three-year legal holding pattern, Baton Rouge, La., and other officials across the state want the ... Randall Named ACSR of the Year by Texas Independent Agents The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has named Delia (Dee) Randall, personal lines ACSR at Duncan Fraser & Bridges Insurance ... Well Leaks Natural Gas in Gulf Off Louisiana Coast Natural gas began leaking on July 8 from an old, non-producing well at an oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico about 75 miles off the ... Class Status Denied in Cowboy Stadium Super Bowl Seating Lawsuit A judge in Texas has denied class-action status in a lawsuit filed by ticket-holders who were displaced when seats weren't properly ... More South Central News West Former Idaho Councilman Waives Preliminary in Insurance Fraud A former councilman for the eastern Idaho city of Rigby has waived his preliminary hearing on felony charges of insurance fraud and grand ... Another Company Accused in Colorado Contamination A third company has been accused of safety violations in connection with efforts to clean up a natural gas liquids spill involving a ... Third Lawsuit Filed Over Montana Crude Oil Spill A third lawsuit has been filed by property owners alleging damages from an Exxon Mobil Corp. oil spill that dumped an estimated 63,000 ... DIR: California's Alternative Security Program Frees $7.7 Billion Christine Baker, director of the Department of Industrial Relations, on Wednesday approved the implementation of the 2013/14 Alternative ... One Risk Names Wakamoto-Lee Vice President in California Pleasanton, Calif.-based One Risk Group LLC named Sue Wakamoto-Lee vice president in its employee benefits practice. At One Risk Group, ... More West News International Europe's Floods Top Aon Benfield's List of June's Catastrophes The latest report from Impact Forecasting, the catastrophe model development center of excellence at Aon Benfield, which reviews the ... Deadly Quebec Train Crash Creates Fertile Ground for Lawsuits As investigators try to piece together how a parked oil freight train broke free and demolished the heart of a small Quebec town last ... Taiwan Sounds Sea Warning as Severe Typhoon Soulik Approaches Taiwan told people to clear the seas as a storm with winds gusting as fast as 227 kilometers (141 miles) per hour loomed off its eastern ... 'Commercial Ties,' 'Economic Growth' Top EU/U.S. Trade Talk Agenda Marjorie Chorlins, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Director for Europe, issued a statement itemizing the Chamber's views on the opening ... XL Estimates Q2 Losses at $135 Million XL Group plc announced its preliminary net loss estimate in the second quarter of 2013 of approximately $135 million relating to natural ... Dwane Named President, CEO of AIG's Latin American P/C Business American International Group has appointed Jim Dwane as the new president and CEO for its property/casualty business in Latin America and ... Best Europe Affirms 'A+' Ratings of Allianz SE and Subsidiaries A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A+' (Superior) and issuer credit ratings ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Geneva Association's Secretary General John Fitzpatrick on Systemic Risks, Nat Cats, ILS and Cyber Risks The Geneva Association's studies and reports are now an important part of the dialogue between... Watch Now The Good and the Bad: Healthcare Reform and Medical Liability The Patient's Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has very little to do with the medical... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums The Age Old Question-How much to split Posted: Thu Jul 11 -- Sorry to say but $55K gross commission is way too low for 8 years on the job. I know there are differnces in pay geographically but if I... NYagent301 Medical malpractice for all states Posted: Thu Jul 11 -- A word of caution - avoid RRG's or any low or unrated (by A.M. Best) carriers, as many hospital systems have specific minimuim requirements. Big Dog Life Insurance Companies for Independent Agents? Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I have worked with FAIU (faiu.com) in the past, and been very pleased. There are a lot of operations like them out there. Just pick one and... ishootfriendlies National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- This sounds like a MLM. Did not read every post, but when people who are in the company responds to the question "Is this an MLM?" by saying... ishootfriendlies Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I have done research looking for a network/cluster for my agency. We are 4 years old, located in New York City with over $20mm in premium.... mschwartz Opt Out Info for Marketing Email Solicitations Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- If you are a Florida licensed agent, CSR or appraiser and you are sick to death of getting hundreds of email solicitations from every... Lcan250 buying commercial lines leads... Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Waste.of.money Big Dog Exotic car, bad driver!! Posted: Sun Jul 7 -- I think you are right but before getting the car, he can be a good driver by practicing with a normal car ... Rodney Bush Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- If you are looking for one in the NYC area, shoot me a PM. I have something for you. jameskshaffer Go to Forums Reader Comments Another Obamacare Requirement Delayed Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- If this is keeping you up at night, it would explain your irrational remarks. Celtica Employer Health Insurance Mandate Delayed Until 2015 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Field Museum is spectacular. You've seen pieces of it in movies, for sure. Glad to hear she had a nice time. Yes, Sue the T-rex is... Captain Planet Lawsuit Filed Over Utah Boy's Falling Tombstone Death Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Nice story. Who in the world is Erickson and why do we care what he has to say? Baxtor States Brace for Web Barrage When Obamacare Goes Live Oct. 1 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Actually Agent, I have never said I thought Obamacare was the right approach. Just that it's the only approach anyone has been able to get... Libby House May Split Food Stamps from Rest of Farm Bill Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- Say it with me Republicans - 'NON-STARTER'! Quit pandering and get something done already. And to Huh! - I think you mean Big Ag and... Captain Planet Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue July 1, 2013 The Disaster Issue: Flood, Earthquake, Windstorm, Terrorism, Cyber Attack & More; Commercial Auto (Including Taxis, Limos & Fleets); Digital Product Guide; 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 Senior Technology Underwriting Specialist Vice President of Sales and Marketing Vice President Commercial Property and Casualty Director - Risk Services 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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Daily Headlines: Wednesday, July 10, 2013

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July 10, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Will Bernanke Testify in Greenberg's Bailout Lawsuit? U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke shouldn't be compelled to testify in Maurice "Hank" Greenberg's lawsuit over the government's ... House May Split Food Stamps from Rest of Farm Bill U.S. House leaders have decided to split food stamps and other nutrition programs from farm subsidies and bring an agriculture-only bill up ... AIG, GE Capital Accept Systemically Important Designations American International Group Inc. and General Electric Co.'s finance unit were designated systemically important by U.S. regulators, a ... NFL, Former Players Ordered to Mediation in Concussion Cases The judge overseeing litigation brought by thousands of former National Football League players over head injuries ordered the parties into ... Chubb Estimates Q2 Catastrophe Losses at $240M The Chubb Corp. estimates that catastrophe losses in the second quarter will be approximately $240 million before tax, or $156 million ... Spectrum Wholesale Expands RV, Resort Program Nationwide Spectrum has expanded its program for RV parks and resorts to attract RV parks and resorts across the country. In California, Spectrum will ... Arch Insurance Group, CalSurance Launch Liability Coverage for Bloggers Arch Insurance Group, a member of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has released a new blogger insurance program. Partnering with CalSurance ... Keeping Up with Emerging Risks a Struggle for Insurance Industry For an industry that depends on lots of data to develop products and price them according to risk, the insurance industry finds covering new... *Sandy Collector Auto Claims: A CEO's Takeaways From The Nation's 3rd-Worst Insurance Disaster Superstorm Sandy made landfall October 29, 2012, crossing the coast of New Jersey and creating damage in a widespread... More National News East Rhode Island Approves 7.4% Workers' Comp Loss Cost Increase The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation approved this month a 7.4 percent overall voluntary loss cost increase for new and ... New Jersey Residents to Hear Soon About Sandy Grant Awards New Jersey residents will begin hearing this week whether they're getting money to rebuild badly damaged homes or stay in their communities ... Pennsylvania Law Banning Gay Marriage Faces Court Challenge The American Civil Liberties Union said it filed the first known legal challenge Tuesday seeking to overturn a state law effectively ... USI's N.Y. Office Appoints Exec to Assist Clients' Workplace Wellness Programs USI Insurance Services' metropolitan New York office recently appointed Karen Smith as director of its new clinical solutions department. ... More East News Midwest New Iowa Health Co-Op Announces Insurance Plan Details A new health care cooperative is working to offer Iowa residents two insurance plans that rely on a specific hospital network, the ... Insurer Backing Detroit Bonds Opposes City Plans An insurance company that backs more than $170 million in Detroit bonds says it opposes a plan by the city's state-appointed emergency ... Iowa Insurer's Cash Reserve Size Questioned Two state senators want Iowa to investigate whether the state's dominant health insurer really needs $1.3 billion in reserves. Sens. Jack ... South Dakota Fines Nebraska-Based Insurance Company South Dakota's Division of Insurance has levied a $325,000 fine against a Nebraska-based insurer for violating South Dakota laws and ... More Midwest News Southeast Alabama Woman Sues Over Police Search Damage to Home The owner of a Montgomery home that was badly damaged during the search for a shooting suspect is suing to make the city and the federal ... Ex-Bengals Cheerleader Libel Suit Retrial Underway in Kentucky A former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader who is suing a gossip website for alleged defamation wiped tears from her eyes Monday as she ... Judge Rules North Carolina Town Can Sue Failed Dam Contractors A North Carolina judge says the town of Hope Mills can sue companies that built a dam that failed. The Fayetteville Observer reported that ... More Southeast News South Central Texas Judge Allows Insurer's Lawsuit Against Armstrong to Proceed A Texas judge has refused Lance Armstrong's request to dismiss an insurance company's lawsuit seeking $3 million in bonuses it paid him ... Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner to Storm Survivors: Register With FEMA Survivors of the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding that occurred in Oklahoma from May 18 to June 2 have less than two weeks to register ... Texas Mutual, VFIS of Texas Fund Safety Training for Rural Fire Departments Workers' compensation insurer, Texas Mutual Insurance Co., has partnered with VFIS of Texas, a provider of specialized insurance solutions ... TWFG General Agency Named Lloyd's Coverholder Texas-based The Woodlands Financial Group announced it has been approved as a coverholder at Lloyd's of London, which authorizes its TWFG ... More South Central News West California Fraud Fugitive Caught After Taunting Tweet "Catch me if you can." San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said Wanda Podgurski sent that taunting tweet after skipping trial ... California Officials Probe Another Farmworker Death California workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a second farmworker as possibly heat-related. The state's Division of ... Wildfire Nears Las Vegas Area Fire crews burned forest undergrowth near homes in the mountains northwest of Las Vegas to protect them from one of two large Nevada ... Insurance Group: Colorado's Black Forest Fire Likely to Top $100M The official count on total insured losses from the Black Forest Fire in Colorado should be released soon, and the single most destructive ... More West News International As Political Risks Proliferate, Insurers Increase Coverage Options Could it happen to us? Tourism, manufacturing and resources companies surveying an unpredictable world are increasingly having to consider ... Flash Flood Triggers Blackouts, Transport Chaos in Toronto: AIR Analysis Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide reports that "after days of heavy precipitation, a torrential thunderstorm on July 8th dropped an ... Lloyd's Says High Taxes, Regulation Burden European Firms High taxation and new regulations are among the most pressing concerns for senior European company executives, according to a survey by ... Oil Tank Cars Like Those in Quebec Rail Tragedy Long Seen as Flawed The oil-laden train that derailed and exploded in a small Canadian town on Saturday, possibly killing as many as 50 people, included a ... TS Chantal Weakening; Some Watches and Warnings Cancelled The National Hurricane Center's bulletin, issued at 5:00 AM AST, notes that Tropical Storm Chantal has become much weaker since it entered ... Guy Carpenter Facilitates Launch of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance in Australia Guy Carpenter & Co., LLC, a global risk and reinsurance specialist and member of Marsh & McLennan Cos. has facilitated the launch of a ... More International News Sponsored Content Atlas General Insurance Services Named One of the Best Places to Work in San Diego San Diego, CA, 7/10/2013 - Atlas General Insurance Services has been named as one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in San Diego by the San ... Research Shows Impact of Customer Engagement, click here to watch the video now! Sponsored by KBM Group. More Sponsored Content Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Geneva Association's Secretary General John Fitzpatrick on Systemic Risks, Nat Cats, ILS and Cyber Risks The Geneva Association's studies and reports are now an important part of the dialogue between... Watch Now The Good and the Bad: Healthcare Reform and Medical Liability The Patient's Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has very little to do with the medical... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums The Age Old Question-How much to split Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I am negotiating with a producer who has been with me for some time. This is a little different than anything else I have seen on these... ishootfriendlies Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I have done research looking for a network/cluster for my agency. We are 4 years old, located in New York City with over $20mm in premium.... mschwartz Medical malpractice for all states Posted: Wed Jul 10 -- I am looking for a market or contact for a medical malpractice program for a group of nurse practitioners for all states. The group has... Insproducer Opt Out Info for Marketing Email Solicitations Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- If you are a Florida licensed agent, CSR or appraiser and you are sick to death of getting hundreds of email solicitations from every... Lcan250 buying commercial lines leads... Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Waste.of.money Big Dog Exotic car, bad driver!! Posted: Sun Jul 7 -- I think you are right but before getting the car, he can be a good driver by practicing with a normal car Rodney Bush Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- If you are looking for one in the NYC area, shoot me a PM. I have something for you. jameskshaffer non compete clause Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Consult an attorney. They are your family, so it's a tricky situation. You still could run into some legal trouble if you signed a... jameskshaffer High Mod Residential Roofer - KS, Western Posted: Wed Jul 3 -- Not real big. The comp has been a little over $100,000 in premium. Halpert Go to Forums Reader Comments Employer Health Insurance Mandate Delayed Until 2015 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Field Museum is spectacular. You've seen pieces of it in movies, for sure. Glad to hear she had a nice time. Yes, Sue the T-rex is... Captain Planet Lawsuit Filed Over Utah Boy's Falling Tombstone Death Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- Nice story. Who in the world is Erickson and why do we care what he has to say? Baxtor In Past Decade, World Experienced Unprecedented Climate Extremes: WMO Posted: Wed Jul 3 -- I read the following recently and thought it worth sharing:- "We are told, incessantly, that carbon dioxide is the main cause of global... Jeff Smith Another Obamacare Requirement Delayed Posted: Mon Jul 8 -- If this is keeping you up at night, it would explain your irrational remarks. Celtica States Brace for Web Barrage When Obamacare Goes Live Oct. 1 Posted: Fri Jul 5 -- Actually Agent, I have never said I thought Obamacare was the right approach. Just that it's the only approach anyone has been able to get... Libby Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue July 1, 2013 The Disaster Issue: Flood, Earthquake, Windstorm, Terrorism, Cyber Attack & More; Commercial Auto (Including Taxis, Limos & Fleets); Digital Product Guide; 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 Senior Technology Underwriting Specialist Vice President of Sales and Marketing Vice President Commercial Property and Casualty Director - Risk Services 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. 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 © 2013 by Wells Media Group, Inc.