Daily Headlines: Friday, September 13, 2013

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September 13, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Start-Up Health Insurance Co-Ops Vow to Compete with Commercial Insurers They have rented offices and zero customers. All their capital is borrowed. They're trying to sign the kind of expensive, chronically ill ... Veterans' Medical Malpractice Costs Rising As More Soldiers Seek Care Christopher Ellison went to a veterans medical center in Philadelphia to get eight teeth extracted in 2007. What should have been a routine ... No Penalty for Employers Not Telling Employees About Obamacare Employers will not face a penalty if they fail to inform their workers by Oct 1 about changes under President Barack Obama's healthcare ... Insurers Expect Increase in Personal Lines, Workers' Compensation Fraud One in three U.S. and Canadian insurers does not feel adequately protected against fraud and more than half expect personal lines and ... Last Chance: Best Agencies to Work For, Deadline Sept. 18 Insurance Journal is on the search again for the best independent insurance agencies in the United States to work for and we hope you will ... How Agents, Brokers Can Help Themselves, Clients with Healthcare Reform The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has accelerated change and confusion in the health insurance marketplace and businesses and individuals are ... 10 Things to Know About Insuring Condominiums 1. To adequately insure one's condo apartment, it is important to review the condo association's bylaws and proprietary lease to find... Language Police on 'Laser-Focused' Alert for Executive Jargon Liam McGee has a special way to emphasize his commitment to creating value at the 203-year-old company he runs, Hartford... More National News East Jersey's Seaside Boardwalk Fire Expected to Cause Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Loss A raging fire that destroyed dozens of businesses along the Seaside Park boardwalk in New Jersey Thursday is expected to be a multi-million ... New Jersey Shore Boardwalk Rebuilt After Sandy Torn by Fire A wind-driven blaze consumed a New Jersey Shore boardwalk and amusements freshly rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy, destroying dozens of ... N.J. Governor Says 400 Firefighters Battle Boardwalk Blaze New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was counting on 400 firefighters and the approach of rain to help snuff out a wind-driven blaze that ... AIG, Lincoln Among Insurers Said Pushed by N.Y. on Universal Life Product Reserves New York State's financial-services regulator is pressing insurers including American International Group Inc., Lincoln National Corp. and ... More East News Midwest Veto Sustained On Missouri Workers' Comp Database Gov. Jay Nixon's veto has been sustained on legislation calling for the creation of an online database of workers' compensation claims. ... Missouri Lawmakers Override On Uninsured Motorists Missouri lawmakers have approved a veto override of legislation restricting lawsuits by uninsured motorists. The House approved the ... Damage From Large Wisconsin Wildfire Estimated At $1M A fire that damaged a 10-mile swath of forest land in northwestern Wisconsin this spring caused at least $1 million in damage, according to ... September Tornado Spotted In Far Northern Minnesota A September tornado has been spotted in far northern Minnesota. The National Weather Service says a trained spotter reported the tornado ... Wells Fargo Insurance Expands in Midwest; Announces New Regional Leadership Team Wells Fargo Insurance, part of Wells Fargo & Co. announced three new leaders to its Midwest team. Barton Bates, Tony Evans and Stephen ... More Midwest News Southeast Obama Administration Bashes Florida for Blocking Health Insurance Navigators Florida was strongly criticized by the federal government on Thursday for barring outreach workers, known as "navigators," from county ... Mississippi Having Trouble Spending Katrina Recovery Funds Eight years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast, Mississippi still hasn't spent almost $1 billion in federal money dedicated to ... West Virginia's $50M Insurance Costs Driven by Storm, Prisoner Settlements A major storm and settlements of inmate lawsuits contributed to a nearly $20 million increase in the West Virginia Board of Risk and ... Insurance Pros in Politics: Being an Agent Prepared Tennessee Sen. Ketron for Politics Insurance was a great training ground for now State Sen. Bill Ketron, who has been a member of the Tennessee Senate since 2002 while also ... More Southeast News South Central Central Texas Utility Sues Tree Trimmer Over Fires A $35 million lawsuit filed by a utility alleges a tree-trimming company failed to properly maintain vegetation before 2011 Central Texas ... Global Insurance Co. Expands Taxi, Para-Transit Coverage to Texas Global Liberty Insurance Co. of New York, a specialty underwriter of limousine, executive car service, taxi and para-transit, will start ... Specialty Risk Associates Adds 3 Commercial Underwriters in Louisiana Shreveport, La.-based Specialty Risk Associates Inc. announced the  hiring of three new commercial lines underwriters - Ryan Gore, Laura ... Houston Insurance Agent Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison An insurance agent from Houston has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for pocketing more than $250,in customer premiums, the Texas ... More South Central News West Insurance Pros in Politics: Garamendi Says Economy Needs Insurance When it comes to mixing insurance and politics Congressman John Garamendi, D-California, can be considered an authority on the topic. While ... Flash Flooding Causes Damage in Northern Colorado Three days of intense rainfall in many areas of Colorado has resulted in severe, widespread flooding and collapsed homes, according to ... Insurance Pros In Politics: Beth Gaines Wants More 'Business-Friendly' State Although California Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, married in to the insurance business, it seems to run in her blood, because it's ... California Wildfire More Destructive Than Thought Fire officials say crews assessing the damage from a Northern California wildfire have determined 68 homes were destroyed. That's up from ... New Mexico, Chevron Settle Case Over Cleanup Costs New Mexico officials say Chevron Corp. will pay $5.2 million to settle claims that the energy company improperly applied for money from an ... More West News International Tropical Depression in Gulf of Mexico Strengthens, Closes Ports A tropical depression in the southern Gulf of Mexico is strengthening, prompting the closure of two top oil export terminals, and could ... More International News Sponsored Content David Wroe Named to Astonish Board of Directors Warwick, RI, 9/13/13 - Astonish, a leading technology, marketing, and training company dedicated solely to the needs of insurance agencies, ... More Sponsored Content 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 Travelers reducing commissions Posted: Fri Sep 13 -- And to add insult to injury, Travelers will still be paying 20% or more commission to the large aggregators such as SIAA and Smart Choice... lonestar Work Comp for Retail E-Cig/Vapor Shops Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- State Fund ? californiadude Certificates of Insurance ??? Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- Send out the forms, put the burden on the Cert Holder to raise the questions. Not sending out the forms lets the Cert Holder interpret that... californiadude CA_International Retention BOND Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- Miguelito: Consider joining Surety Bond Pros or a similar group on linkedin.com and pose your question there. This sounds like a tough bond... zdog Redi Mix - Midwest Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- Here is the Zurich Programs link... TheInsKid Credit Card Processing Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- I hear Square is a really easy merchant to use. You can use it online, over the phone, and even on tablets. The amount they charge varies... ABMCalifornia Anyone worked with Consolidated Agency Partners? Posted: Tue Sep 10 -- I was with Superior Access and Consolidated Agency Partners prior to SIAA. I have researched 'Clusters' till I'm blue in the face! CAP... ziiqui Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Thanks I'm trying to on the East Coast for now. Thanksl CoJones Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- I have Non-for profit that use volunteer's to help out at various events during the year. They currently carry GL,WC D&O. In your opinion,... CoJones Go to Forums Reader Comments Poll Finds Skepticism But Suggests Healthy Young Adults May Keep Obamacare Afloat Posted: Tue Sep 10 -- Encouraging news. I am optimistic! Libby Quiet 2013 Hurricane Season a 'Head Scratcher' for Embarrassed Forecasters Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Thanks for jinxing us Insurance Journal! SFLLauren Bank of America, Merrill Settle Gender Bias Claims for $39M Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Hallelujah!!!! Thank goodness this was a big company where I'm sure there were lots of complaints, as this would be, and is still, hard to... copperpipes Critics Say Taxpayers' $14B Guarantees Profit for Crop Insurers Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- Boy, Greenburg sure doesn't mind biting the hand that feeds him. Isn't he suing the U.S. Government? What a piece of work. Libby Will Third Time Be the Charm for National Producer Licensing Bill? Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- Am I just being paranoid or does anyone else share my concern of letting the feds in (even a little bit) in to the licensing of agents? I... WyomingAgent Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue September 9, 2013 Top Workers' Comp Writers; Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark, Patent & Cyber / Media Liability; Residential Contractors 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 Account Manager - Commercial Lines Claims Representative Commercial Lines P&C Producer Personal Insurance Customer Service Representative Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. 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Daily Headlines: Thursday, September 12, 2013

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September 12, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Will Third Time Be the Charm for National Producer Licensing Bill? Will the third time be the charm? Insurance groups and lobbyists in Washington are hoping so, after the House of Representatives this week ... Crop Insurance Critics, Defenders in Last Push Over Reforms Critics of the U.S. crop insurance program are calling for cuts to it and other agribusiness subsidies as Congress revamps farm policy. A ... Sen. Warren Renews Call to Restore Glass-Steagall Walls Between Banks, Insurers U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said banks remain too big to fail even amid the progress that has been made on financial regulation since the ... Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Names VP of Claims, Executive & Professional Lines Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance -- the recently launched commercial P/C insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway -- continues to boost ... Preparedness Webinar Draws on 9/11, Sandy to Deliver Message September is National Preparedness Month, and choosing the well-remembered Sept. 11 date to launch a series of preparedness webinars may ... 101 Sales & Marketing Ideas for Agencies Insurance Journal has listened to readers, spoken with experts, combed through columns and articles and even searched outside insurance... Workaholics Don't Let Up Even Though They Understand Health Risks Working overtime may cost you your health, according to a Kansas State University doctoral researcher. Sarah Asebedo,... More National News East Mass. Diocese Agrees to $60M Settlement With Insurer Over 2011 Tornado Damages The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has agreed to a $60 million settlement with its insurer for damage done to a parochial high ... New York to Opt Out of New Rules for Universal Life Insurance Policies New York State's financial-services regulator said rules adopted by state watchdogs for some life insurance contracts failed to boost ... N.J. High Court to Weigh Alcohol Test Reliability in Drunken Driving Cases Critics of the breath test used in New Jersey drunken driving cases took aim Tuesday in front of the state's Supreme Court, arguing that ... N.J. Contractor Indicted on Charges of Providing False Insurance Certificate A southern New Jersey man has been indicted on charges of providing a false insurance certificate and working as an unregistered contractor ... Vermont Governor Proclaims September Preparedness Month The Vermont Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is urging people to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. September ... More East News Midwest Iowa Division of Insurance Launching Fraud Fighters Program The Iowa Insurance Division has launched a new anti-fraud program to help Iowans protect their money. The program is called Iowa Fraud ... Wisconsin Court: No Damages in Officer Death from Insurance Company A Wisconsin appeals court says a slain police officer's widow can't collect damages from the insurance company that covered his killer. ... Rockhill Names Goode Chief Operating Officer Rockhill Insurance Group, based in Kansas City, Mo., announced it has hired Doug Goode as chief operating officer. Goode has more than 25 ... Anhalt Named Sentry Senior Vice President in Wisconsin Pete Anhalt has been promoted to senior vice president of consumer products for Sentry Insurance. Anhalt will be based in Madison, Wi. He ... More Midwest News Southeast Mississippi Shipbuilder, Insurer Settle on $180M for Katrina Damages Huntington Ingalls Industries and its insurer have reached cash settlement for $180 million for the shipbuilder's losses from Hurricane ... More Southeast News South Central Louisiana Brewer Sued Over Mechahopzilla Beer The Japanese company that produced the classic series of "Godzilla" movies has sued a New Orleans brewery, claiming the MechaHopzilla beer ... Oklahoma Governor Makes Workers' Comp Team Appointment Gov. Mary Fallin is announcing the appointment of Oklahoma Commerce Department executive director Jonna Kirschner to a transition team to ... Capital Benefits Group in Texas Becomes a Higginbotham Company Higginbotham and Capital Benefits Group have merged their operations, becoming what the companies believe to be the largest independent ... More South Central News West Insurance Pros in Politics: Beth Gaines Wants More "Business-Friendly" State Although California Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, married into the insurance business, it seems to run in her blood, because it's ... Group Demands Change in Oregon Malpractice Law A consumer group says Oregon needs to change its new medical malpractice law to prevent it from protecting bad doctors. Public Citizen says ... Bill Would Require Safety Features In California Limos Limousines that operate in California would be required to have emergency exits under legislation approved by the state Assembly in the ... Oregon Looks At Beefing Up Health Insurance Premium Reviews Oregon health officials are considering whether to use the state's authority to approve or reject health insurance premiums as a tool to ... RSC Opens Professional Practices Group in California Risk Strategies Co., a national insurance and benefits brokerage and risk management firm based in Boston, launched a new professional ... Lockton Adds Brewers in Global Benefits in West Lockton announced the expansion of its global benefits practice with the addition of Ron Brewer as regional practice leader of the Western ... USI Adds Reardon in Southern California USI Insurance Services has hired Sean Reardon as a property/casualty broker. Reardon will be working out of USI's office in Woodland Hills, ... More West News International London Police Must Repay Insurers for Riot-Damaged Sony Warehouse London police must repay the insurers of a warehouse that held Sony Corp. goods, damaged in riots that spread through the city in the ... Zurich Insurance Appoints de Swaan Chairman, Replacing Ackermann Zurich Insurance Group AG named Tom de Swaan chairman, replacing Josef Ackermann, who stepped down after the suicide of Chief Financial ... Former Zurich Chair Ackermann Quits Siemens, Refutes Influence in CFO Suicide Josef Ackermann will step down from Siemens AG's supervisory board, two weeks after he resigned as chairman of Zurich Insurance Group AG ... Montpelier Re Launches Risk Institute Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. recently launched the Montpelier Risk Institute (MRI), a virtual risk institute that will attract scientists ... More International News Sponsored Content IPFS Corporation Launches Mobile Website: www.ipfs.com Kansas City, MO, 9/12/13 - Imperial PFS Corporation (www.ipfs.com), a leading independent provider of insurance premium financing, is ... More Sponsored Content Insurance Journal Blogs TRIA: To Extend or Not to Extend Just in time for the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, our friends at the Cato Institute have published an interesting ... More Blogs 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 Certificates of Insurance ??? Posted: Thu Sep 12 -- We have a healthy debate going here as to whether or not you should send out the supporting forms with certificates of insurance. Some of us... superdash8 Redi Mix - Midwest Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- Anyone know of a market or program that will compete with standard carriers? I've heard Zurich has a program but can't find the contact.... Halpert Credit Card Processing Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- I hear Square is a really easy merchant to use. You can use it online, over the phone, and even on tablets. The amount they charge varies... ABMCalifornia Travelers reducing commissions Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- I hate to say it but Travelers has been on a long, slow decline for the last few years it seems. We lost our PL appointment for not writing... paulbennings Anyone worked with Consolidated Agency Partners? Posted: Tue Sep 10 -- I was with Superior Access and Consolidated Agency Partners prior to SIAA. I have researched 'Clusters' till I'm blue in the face! CAP... ziiqui CA_International Retention BOND Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- We are hoping that someone would be able to refer us to a surety that can transact with South Africa. Our CA based manufacturer is hoping to... Miguelito Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Thanks I'm trying to on the East Coast for now. Thanksl CoJones Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- I have Non-for profit that use volunteer's to help out at various events during the year. They currently carry GL,WC D&O. In your opinion,... CoJones Markets for HOA's Posted: Fri Sep 6 -- Anyone know if CIG is direct appointment only or if they have wholesalers in California? I've been trying to get in touch with them but have... ABMCalifornia Go to Forums Reader Comments Poll Finds Skepticism But Suggests Healthy Young Adults May Keep Obamacare Afloat Posted: Tue Sep 10 -- Encouraging news. I am optimistic! Libby Quiet 2013 Hurricane Season a 'Head Scratcher' for Embarrassed Forecasters Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Thanks for jinxing us Insurance Journal! SFLLauren New Jersey Court: Text Sender Can Be Held Liable in Crash Posted: Thu Sep 5 -- I can see holding a parent responsible for a child's behaviour, but even that is ludicrous at times. Holding an employer liable for an... Huh! Bank of America, Merrill Settle Gender Bias Claims for $39M Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Hallelujah!!!! Thank goodness this was a big company where I'm sure there were lots of complaints, as this would be, and is still, hard to... copperpipes Critics Say Taxpayers' $14B Guarantees Profit for Crop Insurers Posted: Wed Sep 11 -- Boy, Greenburg sure doesn't mind biting the hand that feeds him. Isn't he suing the U.S. Government? What a piece of work. 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Daily Headlines: Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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September 10, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Allstate CEO Says GEICO Could Strugggle with Storefront Strategy Allstate Corp. Chief Executive Officer Tom Wilson, whose company lost car insurance market share in the last three years, said competitor ... Commercial Insurance Prices Sill Rising: Towers Watson Commercial insurance prices rose by six percent in aggregate during the second quarter of 2013, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of ... Poll Finds Skepticism But Suggests Healthy Young Adults May Keep Obamacare Afloat Korey Kormick, 29, has not had health insurance for at least a decade. His job, as a contract employee directing chess tournaments and ... JP Morgan, Assurant Settle Force-Placed Insurance Claims for $300M JPMorgan Chase & Co and a major insurer have agreed to a $300 million settlement to resolve accusations that they forced homeowners into ... Ironshore, Highland Risk Services form Partnership for Continuing Care Coverage Insurance wholesaler Highland Risk Services has partnered with Ironshore to provide liability insurance for the Empirical Risk program, ... Carriers Urged to End Cyber Exclusion Clause for Energy Firms: Marsh Continuing uncertainty surrounding the application of cyber-exclusion clauses is eroding the value of insurance and causing mounting concern... A.M. Best Weighs In With New Concerns on Aon-Berkshire Type Deals Underwriting risk management practices could loosen up as insurers join forces with major brokers on what A.M. Best... More National News East Insurance Pros in Politics: Insurance Veterans Elect to Also Work in State Legislatures Running a successful insurance agency business is tough enough by itself but some insurance pros are taking it one step further. They ... FEMA's Latest Data on Federal Assistance for N.J.'s Sandy Recovery The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week published its latest data on ongoing federal assistance for New Jersey's recovery from ... Coming Year Will See Big Changes at WTC Site in New York Twelve years after terrorists destroyed the old World Trade Center, the new one is becoming a reality, with a museum remembering the ... Some Small N.J. Marinas Still Waiting for Sandy Aid Nearly a year after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey, some small marina owners are still waiting for money to help rebuild their shattered ... More East News Midwest Insurance Pros in Politics: Midwest Politicians Work as Insurance Advocates Those who have worked in the insurance industry and now practice politics in the Midwest say they are able to provide valuable insight into ... Iowa Health Insurance Exchange Price Info Delayed Iowa's insurance commissioner says he needs a commitment from a national insurer before he can release pricing information on policies to ... Manufacturer to Pay $1.3M in Penalties, Fines for Worker Death in South Dakota Federal officials announced that Adams Thermal Systems Inc. has agreed to pay more than $1.33 million to resolve criminal penalties and ... More Minnesota Farms Relying On Irrigation Alan Peterson is among a growing number of Minnesota farmers are relying on irrigation to ensure they can produce a crop when the weather ... American Westbrook Appoints New Director of Communications Westchester, Ill.-based American Westbrook Insurance Services LLC, a full-service insurance brokerage firm, has appointed Christine Seitz ... More Midwest News Southeast West Virginia Municipalities Eye Lien on Insurance Payments to Combat Blight Municipalities in West Virginia are asking lawmakers for help in their battle against blight. A resolution endorsed by the West Virginia ... Insurance Pros in Politics: Georgia's Kingston Brought His CPCU to Congress Jack Kingston is U.S. Representative for the First Congressional District of Georgia, which encompasses 17 counties in Southeast Georgia ... Florida-Based Lighthouse Property Insurance Names Moore Executive VP Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. reported that Scot Moore has been named as the firm's new executive vice president. Moore's accounting ... More Southeast News South Central Insurance Pros in Politics: Insurance Good Training Ground for Political Leadership When it comes to current or former occupations of state and federal lawmakers, that of insurance producer is not one of the most commonly ... Appeals Court Rules Against Louisiana Abortion Providers in Liability Case A federal appeals court has ruled that a group of Louisiana abortion providers lack the standing to challenge part of a 1997 law that can ... 1st Team Partners with Aon Cornerstone in Louisiana 1st Team Insurance Agency announced a strategic partnership with Aon Cornerstone, a business unit of Aon plc, which focuses on fostering ... Rebel Claimants In BP Spill Settlement Get Expedited Hearing A U.S. appeals court will hold an expedited hearing for a small group of claimants in a Gulf spill settlement with BP Plc, with oral ... Sinkhole in Oklahoma City Swallows Car; No Injuries A sinkhole that opened up alongside a downtown Oklahoma City street has swallowed a car, but the car's two occupants escaped unharmed. The ... Krauter & Company Brings Brokerage Services to Texas Krauter & Company has added a 10th U.S. base of operations with the addition of a new office in Houston. The Texas-based team will focus ... More South Central News West Oregon Marketing Firm Grades Digital, Social Media Efforts When it comes to digital and social media marketing there's a lot of white noise, with plenty of consultants, authorities, know-it-alls and ... Insurance Pros in Politics: Agent Ted Gaines Eyes California Commissioner Seat From agent to politician state Sen. Ted Gaines wants back in the insurance business - this time as the state's top regulator of the ... PG&E to Settle Remaining Pipeline Explosion Claims in Northern California PG&E Corp., owner of California's largest utility, said it will settle "substantially all" remaining personal injury and property damage ... Fireman's Fund Taps Golden In California Michael P. Golden has joined Novato, Calif.-based Fireman's Fund as a strategic relationship manager. Golden will be responsible for ... Main Street America Expands Commercial Products to Austin Mutual Agents in Oregon The Main Street America Group has introduced its commercial product line, featuring its flagship main line business owners policy (Main ... Poms Names Slotkin Vice President in Southern California Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Matthew Slotkin vice president of new business development in the Woodland Hills, Calif. ... More West News International Hannover Re Agrees: No Change in Most Reinsurance Rates in 2014 Renewals Hannover Re, the world's third- largest reinsurer, said it expects reinsurance rates at price negotiations for January renewals to remain ... New Capital Means Big Disaster Won't Boost Reinsurance Rates: Lloyd's CEO Even a major disaster would be unlikely to push up reinsurance prices given the amount of capital currently available to back policies, ... Bermuda Under Tropical Storm Warning for Gabrielle Tropical Storm Gabrielle reformed in the Atlantic south of Bermuda, which can expect high winds, rough surf and rain later today, according ... Willis Launches New Policy to Cover Repatriation Costs for Stranded Seafarers Willis Group Holdings has launched a new liability insurance policy to cover the costs associated with repatriating stranded seafarers. The ... U.K. Probing 2 Banks Over Payment Protection Insurance Claims The U.K.'s markets regulator is investigating allegations that banks are dismissing claims for payment protection insurance compensation. ... More International News Sponsored Content Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, Announces Its Expansion into Tennessee with Opening of Dedicated Marketing Office San Diego, CA, 9/10/13 - Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, a national multi-line program manager, is pleased to announce the opening ... More Sponsored Content Insurance Journal Blogs A Blog on Blogging To do a little research into the history of blogging, I just did a Google search and found 13,000,000,000 results for a word that didn't ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV California Assemblyman Mixes Insurance and Politics Assemblyman Ken Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, started his insurance career in the 1970s working on... Watch Now Opportunity in ACA Reprieve Shawn P. Pynes, a principal with Barney & Barney LLC in San Diego, sees the temporary reprieve... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Credit Card Processing Posted: Tue Sep 10 -- Sorry, this will sound as a really stupid question but I am on the doors of opening my first insurance agency and was just passing by the... manny79 CA_International Retention BOND Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- We are hoping that someone would be able to refer us to a surety that can transact with South Africa. Our CA based manufacturer is hoping to... Miguelito Anyone worked with Consolidated Agency Partners? Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Hi, I'm a new agent and have been looking for clusters that will work with start ups. I came across Consolidated Agency Partners. They seem... agentnewbie Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Thanks I'm trying to on the East Coast for now. Thanksl CoJones Travelers reducing commissions Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- Yep, confirmed with my sales rep. Should be rolling out in Texas sometime after the start of the new year. 12% new and renewal. I still... Smalltownagent Non-for-profit Volunteer Coverge Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- I have Non-for profit that use volunteer's to help out at various events during the year. They currently carry GL,WC D&O. In your opinion,... CoJones Markets for HOA's Posted: Fri Sep 6 -- Anyone know if CIG is direct appointment only or if they have wholesalers in California? I've been trying to get in touch with them but have... ABMCalifornia Why I believe in insurance agents Posted: Fri Sep 6 -- and then "patched back together" because of the value the AGENT brought to the relationship. alsia Go to Forums Reader Comments New Jersey Court: Text Sender Can Be Held Liable in Crash Posted: Wed Sep 4 -- It is scary how unbelievably stupid our courts can be. Don Quixote West Virginia Family Sues Over Accident Photo Posted: Wed Sep 4 -- Absolutely inappropriate and disgusting behavior from a trusted "first responder". Moe Tough-to-Kill New York Buses Drive Through U.S. Law's Loopholes Posted: Tue Sep 3 -- And when the operator - or their carrier - pays out the paltry $5mil to cover the 14 new quadrapeligic pre-teens, the plaintiff's lawyers... reality bites How U.S. Consumers Feel About Usage-Based Auto Insurance Posted: Fri Sep 6 -- My auto insurance agent who is a great guy and my insurance company who were kind enough to cover my Pontiac GTP and my 1958 Austin-Healey... Water Bug Zurich CFO's Suicide Followed Disagreement on Business Targets Posted: Mon Sep 9 -- A member of my extended family committed suicide. She was a very successful businesswoman and the story was carried by NYT, WSJ, and several... Jon Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue September 9, 2013 Top Workers' Comp Writers; Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark, Patent & Cyber / Media Liability; Residential Contractors 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 Insurance Producer Licensed Property and Casualty Producer Commercial Lines Underwriter Director/Vice-President for Multistate Insurance Brokerage Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. 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