Daily Headlines: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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September 25, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National White House Readies Executive Order on Cybersecurity The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to develop voluntary cybersecurity guidelines for owners of power, water and other ... Insurers Begin Providing Health Plan Buying Guides The Obama administration on Monday began requiring health insurers to provide user-friendly guides to patients that explain their benefits, ... Zurich Names CEO of Global Corporate in North America Zurich, a property/casualty insurance provider globally and in North America, appointed Dan Riordan as CEO of its Global Corporate in North ... EPIC Expands into Vintage Auto, Racing Industry EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has formed a new ... National Interstate Adds Workers' Comp to Passenger Program National Interstate Insurance Co., a provider of transportation insurance, will add workers' compensation to its traditional insurance ... The Wait is Over: MyNewMarkets.com is Now Better than Ever MyNewMarkets.com has relaunched with a major site redesign that includes user-friendly enhancements to its search function... More National News East Analysts Express Comfort in Marsh & McLennan's Succession Plan A number of analysts have issued favorable comments for Marsh & McLennan Companies' CEO Brian Duperreault and his successor, Chief ... USI Completes Acquisition of TD Bank's U.S. Insurance Subsidiary USI Insurance Services, a brokerage and financial service firm based in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., said Monday it has completed the ... M&A Inks Partnership Deal With Maestro Specialty in N.Y. Merger & Acquisition Services Inc. (M&A), an investment, advisory and financial services firm to the re/insurance industry, announced a ... Penn. Doc Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Overprescribing Drugs A federal judge in Pittsburgh has sentenced a physician to more than 11 years in prison and ordered him to pay $700,000 to two insurance ... More East News Midwest Planned USD Student Center Upgrade Sparks Copyright Lawsuit A Massachusetts architectural firm has sued a competitor in South Dakota, accusing it of using the firm's copyrighted designs in a planned ... Deadline for Cheap North Dakota Flood Rebuilding Loans Looms Jessica Henderson's Minot home had just been painstakingly gutted and remodeled, from the basement on up, when the flooding Souris River ... Certified Professional Insurance Agent Classes Return to Indiana Professional Insurance Agents of Indiana (PIA), a statewide association of local, independent insurance agents, is the newest sponsor of ... South Dakota's Northern Plains Insurance Declared Insolvent A Watertown, S.D., insurance company has been placed into liquidation by state insurance regulators. A liquidation order issued by the ... More Midwest News Southeast Florida's Citizens Defends Proposed 11.2% Rate Increase at Hearing Executives of Florida's state-backed insurer defended a proposed statewide average 11.2 percent increase in homeowners rates as regulators, ... Alabama Prepares Crackdown on 90,000 Uninsured Motorists A driver's chances of being hit by an uninsured motorist in Alabama may go down after Jan. 1. That is when a new system will start cracking ... Georgia Food Manufacturers Not Following 'Red Flag' Reporting Law: Audit Food manufacturers in Georgia may be dodging a first-of-its-kind law requiring that they inform state food inspectors when their products ... More Southeast News South Central Landrieu: Homeowners Entitled to Insurance Money, not Lenders U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has urged Federal Housing ... Work-Related Fatalities in Louisiana Decline The number of work-related fatalities in 2011 in Louisiana declined to 109, according to a preliminary report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor ... More South Central News West Colorado Officials Take Sides in Fracking Dispute Some 60 mayors and city council members from 17 communities have asked Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to have the state drop a lawsuit ... 20 Homes Destroyed In Southern California Wildfires A 4-square-mile wildfire in a rural San Diego County community has destroyed at least 20 homes and has left one man dead. The Shockey Fire ... Monsoon Ends After Dismal Rain Year For N.M. New Mexico's summer monsoon season began with promise but has now ended with disappointing amounts of rainfall across much of the state. ... Union Study Recommends Changes at N.M. Fire Agencies A new study concludes that firefighters aren't capable of responding to calls within nationally recommended time frames in certain parts of ... BB&T Taps Robinson as Agency Operations Manager in Calif. BB&T Insurance named Andrea Robinson agency operations manager for its Pleasanton, Calif. office. Robinson brings 20 years of experience ... Poms & Associates Names Boore VP in Northern California Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Scott Boore vice president in the employee benefits and risk ... EEOC Sues Colorado Company for Axing Employee with Bipolar Disorder Dillon Cos., which does business in Colorado as King Soopers Inc., a large retail food company, refused to accommodate and unlawfully fired ... More West News International New SARS-like Virus Detected in Middle East British health authorities have alerted the U.N. of a new respiratory virus that resembles SARS in a severely ill patient who recently ... ABI Issues Guidance for Impending 'Gender-neutral' Insurance Pricing With three months to go until the European Court of Justice ban on insurers taking a person's gender into account when calculating premiums ... WMO Expects El Nino Development in Sept-Oct An El Nino event, usually associated with significant changes in rainfall, is likely to develop this month and next in the Pacific, ... W. R. Berkley Names Jiménez to Top Spanish Post as Esteban Steps Down W. R. Berkley Corporation announced that Alejandro Jiménez has been promoted to presidente ejectutivo of W. R. Berkley Insurance ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Swiss Re's Chief Economist on the State of the Global Economy The re/insurance industry is subject to the vagaries of the global economy, about which it can... Watch Now Agriculture Business Prepared for This Year's Drought Record high temperatures in the Midwest have farmers facing the worst drought in over 20 year,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Swimming Pool Contractor in NY Posted: Tue Sep 25 -- Does anyone know of a market for a pool contractor(installation and service) in New York? Thanks. genxagent Agency Management System Posted: Mon Sep 24 -- We are currently looking into switching from TAM Online to a system made by Impowersoft called "Aspire". I have done a few demos and played... Jcoy12 Producer book buy out Posted: Mon Sep 24 -- If the Producer owns the book of business prior to going to work for the insurance agency the Producer should negotiate the ownership of the... Lurac CA State Fund, wtf!!! Posted: Mon Sep 24 -- Is it just me or have things gotten worse over there since the thread was last commented on? We have been told to wait a month for quotes.... paulbennings National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Fri Sep 21 -- You answered all your concerns in two sentences: "I actually hate sales jobs. I am only semi-interested because people have supposedly... jackwehoca Go to Forums Reader Comments Tax Penalty to Hit 6 Million Who Don't Buy Health Insurance by 2016 Posted: Mon Sep 24 -- Dont be an Obamazombie! Vote - Mit Romney and repeal and replace! Only an idiot would vote for Obama after his dismal record on getting... Sarah Hanover Insurance Group Advises Dog Owners to Take Protective Measures Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- "Avoid exposing the dog to new situations...." How about this, expose the puppy to every new situation you can! Early and often. A well... ssalz North Carolina Farm Bureau's Credit Rating Lowered Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- FB has been buying business and severely undercutting other carriers for years, and now they're seeing the fruits of their work -... NC P&C Agent Young Illegal Immigrants May Get Driver's Licenses Posted: Tue Sep 18 -- Sounds like a smart girl. Why doesn't she just become a legal citizen and then get her license like she should!?? m & m Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue September 24, 2012 Professional Liability Directory; The Best Insurance Agencies to Work For; Inland Marine 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 Instant Quote Private Label - Underwriter Chief Information Officer (executive contract position) Underwriting Manager - Workers Compensation Marketing Representative - Idaho & Eastern Oregon 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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Insurance Journal TV: Louisianas Donelon on Isaac Citizens Lawsuits and More

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September 25, 2012 Feature Video Louisiana's Donelon on Isaac, Citizens, Lawsuits and More Despite taking a direct hit from Hurricane Isaac in late August, Louisiana probably won't see a big change in the property/casualty insurance market as a result of that storm,... Watch Now Popular Videos Swiss Re's Chief Economist on the State of the Global Economy Predictive Modeling 4: Looking Ahead, Beyond Pricing More Insurance Videos Watch InsuranceJournal.tv Subscribe to our iTunes Channel Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2012 by Wells Media Group, Inc.

Daily Headlines: Monday, September 24, 2012

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September 24, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Drivers Disapprove of Non-Driving Insurance Factors, Says Consumer Group Consumers do not think it is fair for auto insurers to use level of education, occupation and lack of previous insurance in setting prices. ... Tax Penalty to Hit 6 Million Who Don't Buy Health Insurance by 2016 Nearly 6 million Americans -- significantly more than first estimated-- will face a tax penalty under President Barack Obama's health ... Judge Lets Wal-Mart Discrimination Case Proceed A U.S. judge rejected Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s request to dismiss a gender discrimination case filed in California, but said he would rule ... NAS Insurance Launches Coverage for Lost Revenue From Cyber Breach Claims NAS Insurance Services, Inc. has launched a new insurance coverage that pays companies for lost revenue in the event of a cyber-breach. The ... 3 States Join Lawsuit Challenging Dodd-Frank Law Three U.S. states have joined a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law that overhauled U.S. financial ... Workplace Injuries Less Likely Where Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave Workers with access to paid sick leave are 28 percent less likely overall to suffer nonfatal occupational injuries than workers without ... Fatal Work Injuries Decline The number of fatal work injuries in 2011 in the U.S. was slightly lower than in 2010. Last year, 4,609 workers died from work-related ... The Wait is Over: MyNewMarkets.com is Now Better than Ever MyNewMarkets.com has relaunched with a major site redesign that includes user-friendly enhancements to its search function. For the... More National News East Delaware Court Allows Blockbuster $305 Million Attorneys' Fee Two law firms were poised on Friday to collect a blockbuster $305 million in legal fees for their work on a lawsuit, after Delaware's ... Met P&C to Pay $345K in Restitution to Massachusetts Consumers An auto insurance company will pay close to $345,000 in restitution to Massachusetts consumers and an additional $50,000 to the state as ... N.Y. Court Grants Injunction in Aon, Alliant Employee Poaching Case A New York court granted a new injunction in the ongoing legal fight between Aon and Alliant Insurance Services over alleged poaching of ... New Jersey Tells Drivers: No Smiles Allowed in License Photos New Jersey motorists have another reason to frown about their driver's license photos. The state has banned motorists from making big ... New York Inmates Sue for Dental Floss and $500 Million Some jail inmates are trying to put a $500 million bite on a suburban New York county in a lawsuit demanding access to dental floss. Eleven ... More East News Midwest Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $39K Theft A Cincinnati, Ohio-area insurance agent has been sentenced for theft from Hamilton County residents, the Ohio Department of Insurance ... Scherer Named Chief Insurance Officer at The Cincinnati Insurance Co. Cincinnati Financial Corp., in Cincinnati, Ohio, has named Jacob F. Scherer chief insurance officer of The Cincinnati Insurance Co. Scherer ... 2 Univ. of Akron Employees Resign after Harassment Claim Two University of Akron employees, including a Republican candidate for Summit County, Ohio sheriff, have resigned their positions after a ... More Midwest News Southeast Florida Rep. Hits Citizens for 'Rushing' Surplus Loan Proposal A plan by Florida's state-backed property insurer to loan private insurers millions of dollars in surplus in exchange for removing policies ... Alabama Law on Car Locking Devices in DUI Cases Goes Into Effect A new law requires that some people convicted of drunken driving install devices that prevent them from starting their vehicles if they ... Republicans Opposing 3 Florida Justices The Republican Party of Florida is injecting itself into this year's state Supreme Court elections. The party's executive board last week ... Insurer Ordered to Pay in North Carolina Parasailing Deaths An insurance company has been ordered to finish paying $100,000 in the 2009 deaths of two women who were parasailing in Ocean Isle Beach. ... Retrial Ordered in Florida Condo Association Suit Against QBE Insurance A federal appellate court has reversed a $7.2 million judgment and ordered a new trial in a Florida hurricane insurance case. The 11th ... More Southeast News New Book from Insurance Journal In The Insurance Professional's Practical Guide to Workers' Compensation, Chris Boggs addresses in clear, jargon-free English many of the concepts, policies and practices in workers compensation that brokers, risk advisors, and corporate risk managers need to know. View Now South Central Company Cited for Safety/Health Violations at Louisiana Facility The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Westlake Vinyls Co. LP in Geismar, La., for 10 ... Bank Files Foreclosure Suit Against Arkansas Lieutenant Governor A bank is suing to foreclose on the Springdale, Ark., home of Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, who says he didn't realize how far behind he was on the ... Rate Hikes Lead to Less Insurance Coverage for Louisiana Parish Schools The Livingston Parish School Board will cut the district's property insurance coverage in half to keep from paying an additional $224,000 ... McNeese State University in Louisiana Offering Insurance Licensing Course The Louisiana Consortium of Insurance and Financial Services at Louisiana State University-Shreveport will offer a pre-licensing course on ... More South Central News West Asbestos Found In N.M. State Office Building The New Mexico General Services Department says low levels of asbestos have been found in a state building that's scheduled for an $18 ... Wyoming Agency Seeks $60,000 From Sinclair After Fire Wyoming workplace safety regulators have handed down a dozen citations and are seeking more than $60,000 in fines against Sinclair Oil for ... Kinder Morgan to Pay $316,000 Over 2 Wyoming Plants Federal regulators say Kinder Morgan Upstream LLC has agreed to pay $316,000 for violating risk management plan provisions at its natural ... LAPD Chief Seeks Appeal Of $5.7M Jury Award Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck is urging that the city appeal a jury's decision to award $5.7 million to a convicted felon who was ... More West News International China Eases Access to Insurance, Travel industries China has eased restrictions on foreign companies in parts of its insurance, travel and delivery industries in a possible effort to reverse ... Catalina Acquires Runoff Vehicle KX Re from Tawa Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd has announced that it has signed a definitive Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares ... Best Affirms AXIS Specialty and Subs 'A' Ratings; Outlook Positive A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a+" of AXIS Specialty ... Best Affirms/Withdraws Ratings of RSA's Main UK Operating Subs A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings ... Ratings Recap: Casiopea Re, FM (UK), Jamaica Int'l., Salama, BEST RE A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A-' (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Swiss Re's Chief Economist on the State of the Global Economy The re/insurance industry is subject to the vagaries of the global economy, about which it can... Watch Now Agriculture Business Prepared for This Year's Drought Record high temperatures in the Midwest have farmers facing the worst drought in over 20 year,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Producer book buy out Posted: Fri Sep 21 -- If I own my book of business and i go to work for a agency, will the agency compensate you for the value of the book of business if they... ajh1204 National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Fri Sep 21 -- You answered all your concerns in two sentences: "I actually hate sales jobs. I am only semi-interested because people have supposedly... jackwehoca CA Work Comp for Recycling Collection Center Posted: Thu Sep 20 -- James, Thank you for your reply. Do you have a contact at USG I can use? Best regards, Sarkis InsureTime Certificate of Insurance Tracking - Access or Excel Database Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- Based on your question, one of your biggest concerns is that you don't want a solution that is going to cost you anything. Business... bcsaudit Go to Forums Reader Comments Top 5 Reasons Employees Leave and Stay Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- As the economy continues to improves, employers will see more and more employees leaving for lack of increased compensation. At that time,... MadDog Lawsuit Claims Bird Attack On Maui Golf Course Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- If you ask me, long before this attack on Mr. Sakamura, the golf course should have brightened up Tiny Tim's Christmas by giving him the... Rusty Hanover Insurance Group Advises Dog Owners to Take Protective Measures Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- "Avoid exposing the dog to new situations...." How about this, expose the puppy to every new situation you can! Early and often. A well... ssalz North Carolina Farm Bureau's Credit Rating Lowered Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- FB has been buying business and severely undercutting other carriers for years, and now they're seeing the fruits of their work -... NC P&C Agent Hurricane Isaac Washed Away Alabama's Sand Island Posted: Tue Sep 18 -- Anyone else feel that rebuilding this island is a waste of resources? Grrrr.... Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue September 24, 2012 Professional Liability Directory; The Best Insurance Agencies to Work For; Inland Marine 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 Underwriting Manager - Workers Compensation Marketing Representative - Idaho & Eastern Oregon Product Manager - Personal Lines Auto Underwriter - Travel Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. 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Daily Headlines: Friday, September 21, 2012

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September 21, 2012 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Facebook IPO Lawsuits Likely to Be Heard by New York Judge Facebook Inc. and most of its adversaries in a raft of lawsuits over its $16 billion initial public offering can agree on at least one ... Best Affirms Factory Mutual and Subs 'A+' Ratings; Outlook Stable A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A+' (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of '"aa" of Factory ... Marsh & McLennan's Duperreault to Retire; COO Glaser to Become New CEO Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. announced that Brian Duperreault, 65, will retire as the company's president and chief executive officer at ... Brandmovers Launches Promotional Risk Management Insurance Co. Brandmovers, Inc. has launched Brandsurance, an industry-focused insurance company to work alongside their digital engagement initiatives. ... Chartis Private Client Group Expands, Enhances Wildfire Protection Unit Chartis has enhanced its Private Client Group's Wildfire Protection Unit with geographic expansion and improved monitoring technologies. ... Court Orders Rehabilitation for Home Value Insurance Co. Home Value Insurance Co. was ordered into rehabilitation by an Ohio court on Aug. 31, 2012, and has been prohibited from selling insurance... More National News East Penn State to Bring in Victim Fund Veteran Feinberg Penn State plans to bring in the man who ran the Sept. 11 victim fund and other major compensation programs to help it settle claims by ... New Jersey Holds Its First Captive Insurance Summit New Jersey regulators held their first captive insurance summit this Wednesday at the Imperial hotel in Somerset, N.J. The event, hosted by ... Former Hackensack, N.J., Police Chief Sentenced for Insurance Fraud A judge sentenced former Hackensack Police Chief Ken Zisa to five years in prison on Thursday. Zisa will remain free on bail while he ... Ex-Maine Cheerleader Sues School for Injury Suffered During Practice A former Poland Regional High School cheerleader has sued her coach and the school district for head injuries she says she received during ... More East News Midwest Chrysler Factory Employee Kills Co-Worker, Self in Detroit An employee fatally stabbed a co-worker Thursday at a Chrysler factory in Detroit and then fled to a city park where he killed himself, ... Ex-Cadets Seek Sanctions Against Kansas Military School Former cadets of a Kansas military school have asked a federal judge to impose sanctions and order the school to release information about ... Drought Area Expands in Northern U.S., Eases in South The worst drought to hit the United States in a half century expanded in the upper Midwest and northern Plains states in the past week due ... Man Sues Nebraska Claiming Gender Discrimination A federal court in Nebraska will take up a lawsuit that accuses the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services of allowing a supervisor ... More Midwest News Southeast Mississippi Insurance Losses from Isaac Under $25 Million Private insurers expect to pay more than $24.3 million in claims in Mississippi as a result of Hurricane Isaac, Insurance Commissioner Mike ... Lawsuit Over NFL Concussions Filed in Mississippi A federal lawsuit filed in Mississippi on behalf of more than 50 former NFL players claims the league conspired to hide the dangers of ... Florida Appeals Denial of Federal Disaster Aid for Isaac Damage Florida Gov. Rick Scott is appealing the federal government's decision to deny additional aid for damage caused by Hurricane Isaac last ... Digital Insurance Acquires North Carolina's Strategic Benefit Solutions Employee benefits agency Digital Insurance in Atlanta has acquired Strategic Benefit Solutions of Raleigh, N.C., and merged it with its ... Alabama Eases Senior Driver Discount Rules Alabama senior citizens will have easier access to courses that can qualify them for automobile insurance premium credits under a new state ... More Southeast News South Central Argo Group Names Betz President of U.S. Surety Operation Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. has promoted Josh Betz to president of Argo Surety, Argo Group's Houston, Texas-based U.S. surety ... Oklahoma Joins Suit Challenging Dodd-Frank Financial Overhaul The State of Oklahoma has joined a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Dodd-Frank, a financial overhaul designed to "fix" the ... No Surprise, I-35 Tops List of Texas' 100 Most Congested Roadways A portion of Interstate 35 that traverses Fort Worth is the most congested roadway in Texas, according to the state Department of ... Civil Lawsuit Filed in Tulsa Skyscraper Death An Oklahoma woman accused of pushing her husband to his death from their high-rise apartment has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the ... More South Central News West Coloradoan Wins $7 Million In Popcorn Lung Lawsuit A suburban Denver man who was diagnosed with "popcorn lung," possibly from inhaling the artificial butter smell of the microwave popcorn he ... Montana Legal Group Gets $1.2M From Settlement Over Insurance Fees State insurance officials say a Montana legal services charity will receive $1.2 million from a law firm that represented plaintiffs in a ... Calif. Workers' Comp Reform Law at 'Halftime' Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles to look at California's workers' compensation reform law in detail and what must ... Report Points to Insurance Industry's Vulnerability to Climate Change A report out Thursday urges the insurance industry to act to protect itself and the community against the increasing frequency of extreme ... Poms Names Windom VP of Risk Management in Southern California Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Jerry Windom vice president in the risk management group of the ... More West News International Insurers Face Tougher Times as Somali Piracy Drops A dramatic fall in pirate attacks off the Somali coast is forcing down the cost of piracy insurance for commercial ships, taking the shine ... WTO Cuts 2012 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 2.5% World trade will grow by a mere 2.5 percent this year, dragged down by Europe to less than half of the previous 20-year average, the World ... Ageas to Acquire Groupama Insurance (UK) Dutch-Belgian insurance group Ageas (the successor to Fortis) has confirmed that it has signed an agreement, through its UK subsidiary, to ... Boisseau Named to AXIS Capital Board; Charman Resigns Seat Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announcedthat  its Board of Directors has appointed Jane Boisseau as a member of the Board, ... ACE Appoints Ashley, Henderson, Cassidy to Bermuda Reinsurance Unit ACE has announced three appointments in its ACE Tempest Re Bermuda reinsurance unit: Wayne Ashley as Chief Underwriting Officer, ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Swiss Re's Chief Economist on the State of the Global Economy The re/insurance industry is subject to the vagaries of the global economy, about which it can... Watch Now Agriculture Business Prepared for This Year's Drought Record high temperatures in the Midwest have farmers facing the worst drought in over 20 year,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away? Posted: Thu Sep 20 -- I have read literally every single post on this forum plus dozens of other comments on sites regarding NAA and the big question about if... helenanana CA Work Comp for Recycling Collection Center Posted: Thu Sep 20 -- James, Thank you for your reply. Do you have a contact at USG I can use? Best regards, Sarkis InsureTime Certificate of Insurance Tracking - Access or Excel Database Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- Based on your question, one of your biggest concerns is that you don't want a solution that is going to cost you anything. Business... bcsaudit Taxi Cab Insurance Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- If you do not have direct access and know the market its a waste of time to try and write though a GA. Often they dont have the competitive... JAM Go to Forums Reader Comments Top 5 Reasons Employees Leave and Stay Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- As the economy continues to improves, employers will see more and more employees leaving for lack of increased compensation. At that time,... MadDog Lawsuit Claims Bird Attack On Maui Golf Course Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- If you ask me, long before this attack on Mr. Sakamura, the golf course should have brightened up Tiny Tim's Christmas by giving him the... Rusty Second Man Pleads Guilty in Grisly South Carolina Insurance Fraud Posted: Mon Sep 17 -- Yep, they should have their hand's sawed off the same way. EyeForAnEye Hanover Insurance Group Advises Dog Owners to Take Protective Measures Posted: Wed Sep 19 -- "Avoid exposing the dog to new situations...." How about this, expose the puppy to every new situation you can! Early and often. A well... ssalz Hurricane Isaac Washed Away Alabama's Sand Island Posted: Tue Sep 18 -- Anyone else feel that rebuilding this island is a waste of resources? Grrrr.... 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