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January 29, 2013 Feature Video North Carolina Home (Insurance) Improvement: Commissioner Goodwin Recently re-elected North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin welcomes his expanded rate authority but says more must be done to attract insurers to the home insurance... Watch Now Popular Videos North Carolina Workers' Compensation Scofflaws: Commissioner Goodwin Lexington's Bresnahan: Client Engagement Key to Innovation 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 © 2013 by Wells Media Group, Inc.

Breaking News: Senate to Vote on Sandy $50 Billion Aid Package

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January 28, 2013 Breaking News Alert Senate to Vote on Sandy $50 Billion Aid Package Read the full story The U.S. Senate plans to vote on a long-delayed $50.5 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy on Monday, three months after the storm devastated New Jersey and New York coastlines and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. The vote, expected after 5:30 p.m. EST (2230 GMT), was postponed last week as Senate leaders wrangled over new rules aimed at limiting procedural roadblocks known as filibusters. Read the full story Send to a Friend 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.

Daily Headlines: Monday, January 28, 2013

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January 28, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Demand Surge Not An Issue For Sandy; Property Losses Near $19B Although demand surge was an issue for the property/casualty industry following a trio of hurricanes in 2005, for Superstorm Sandy the ... Antigua May Use Trade Sanctions Against U.S. Copyrights The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda will tell the World Trade Organization on Monday that it intends to use trade sanctions ... Lawsuits Against Birth Control Benefit Appear Supreme Court Bound The legal challenges over religious freedom and the birth control coverage requirement in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul ... CFA Report: Largest Auto Insurers Often Charge Higher Premiums to Safe Drivers In its latest report on auto insurance premiums charged by the largest auto insurers, the Consumer Federation of America found that these ... Best Affirms AIG, U.S. Property/Casualty Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb" of New York-based American International Group, Inc. (AIG), as well as ... The Hanover Enhances Technology Product Suite The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is enhancing its technology product suite to build on the company's  suite of specialized products for ... Who's Worth What in the Independent Agency System? Find Out Now Insurance Journal is polling insurance agents and brokers nationwide in its annual search to find out who's worth what in the independent... More National News East PCI Welcomes N.J. Gov.'s Decision to Adopt Tougher Rebuilding Standards A national insurance association is applauding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's decision to adopt new advisory flood maps issued last month ... GEICO Plans to Hire 800 in Buffalo, N.Y., Region in 2013 GEICO, a Chevy Chase, Md.-headquartered auto insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to hire 800 people for its ... Sandy Blow to N.J.: Costly Work or Costlier Flood Insurance Premiums Superstorm Sandy landed one final stunning blow to New Jersey on Thursday, Jan. 24, as the state adopted rebuilding guidelines that come ... Mass. Agents Group Says GEICO Failed to Report Some At-Fault Accident Data The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) this week has asked the state's Merit Rating Board and the Division of Insurance ... More East News Midwest Drought Seen Worsening in Plains, Midwest States Dry weather continues to plague the drought-stricken U.S. Plains and western Midwest with only light showers and snowfall expected this ... Mistrial Declared in Cincinnatti Bengal Cheerleader Libel Suit Jurors in a courtroom in Covington, Ky., couldn't decide whether two lewd posts about a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader were ... Smith Promoted to President, Employee Benefits, at Assurance Liz Smith has been promoted to president, employee benefits, at Assurance headquartered in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, Ill. Her ... Aon Risk Solution Adds Longo as Sales Director in Minneapolis Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, has added Raymond C. Longo as resident sales director in the ... Liability Law Leaves Wisconsin Man with Little Recourse after Highway Mishap A Wisconsin man who was blinded in one eye after a chunk of concrete flew through his windshield last spring isn't finding many avenues for ... Missouri Judge Says Hospital Corp. Owes Foundation $162M Hospital Corp. of America, the largest for-profit hospital chain in the United States, has been ordered to pay a charitable foundation $162 ... More Midwest News Southeast Florida Too Slow with Obamacare Regulations, Say Democrats Florida Democrats expressed frustration with state insurance regulators Friday, accusing them of dragging their feet on drafting policies ... Mistrial Declared in Cincinnatti Bengal Cheerleader Libel Suit Jurors in a courtroom in Covington, Ky., couldn't decide whether two lewd posts about a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader were ... Answer Financial Builds Sales Center in Knoxville Home and auto insurance seller Answer Financial Inc. has broken ground on a 32,775 square foot facility in Knoxville, Tenn. that will serve ... W. R. Berkley Corp. Forms Berkley Southeast Insurance Group W. R. Berkley Corp. has formed Berkley Southeast Insurance Group. Berkley Southeast will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and will provide standard ... IronHealth, Medical Mutual Launch Hybrid Medical PL Policy for Hospitals in N.C. IronHealth, the specialty healthcare unit of Ironshore Inc., has introduced IronMed NC, a hybrid medical professional liability product ... More Southeast News South Central Drought Seen Worsening in Plains, Midwest States Dry weather continues to plague the drought-stricken U.S. Plains and western Midwest with only light showers and snowfall expected this ... Gun Sales Surge Leaves Texas Law Agencies Short Police chiefs in Central Texas say they're having trouble arming their officers due to shortages of assault rifles and ammunition. One ... New Anti-Flooding Ideas Urged for South Louisiana It's not possible for every south Louisiana community to be surrounded by a levee, but one state group says there are options available to ... Oklahoma AG Challenges Federal Health Care IRS Claims The nation's health care law does not authorize the Internal Revenue Service to adopt a rule that the federal government claims is needed ... More South Central News West Swett Gala: Sinise, Ratzenberger, Medal of Honor Winners "Freedom is a precious, precious thing." Those words were spoken by actor Gary Sinise to a group of insurance professionals on Sunday ... Pinnacle Merges with Schumann in Northern California Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Pinnacle Brokers Insurance Solutions Inc. is merging with E M Schumann Risk. The change is effective Feb. 1. Ed ... Utah Driver Accused Of Texting, Driving In Fatal A 28-year-old Utah man has been ordered to stand trial for automobile homicide after police say he was texting while driving when he struck ... Former Utah High School Student Gets $100K Settlement A former Utah high school student has received $100,000 in a settlement related to his claims that he was racially abused by fellow ... More West News International 245 Die in Panicky Stampede in Brazil Nightclub Fire A deadly fire swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing at least 245 people attending a university party ... Russia Arctic Natural Gas Shipping Route to Asia 10 Years Away Tanker transport of Russian Arctic gas through the Bering Strait to Asian buyers is at least 10 years away because of ageing ... AXA Assistance Extends Classic Car Service Deal with Broker Footman James AXA Assistance UK, a leading motor and property assistance provider (part of the global AXA Group) announced that it has extended its ... Best Affirms AIG Europe Limited Ratings; Outlook Stable A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of "a" ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Government, Insurers Should to Join for Nat Cat Costs: Oliver Wyman Nothing occupies everybody's thoughts as much as a severe crisis. Now we've got two of them -... Watch Now Effects of Worldwide Economic Instability on American Companies Despite a slightly improved economy here in the U.S., the global economy is not out of the... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Sun Jan 27 -- No problem Lone, I don't have any hard feelings. Just know that sales are all that counts in our business. Also, again (in case you missed... rodgwag Imprezzio Marketing: SEO Firm Posted: Sat Jan 26 -- Anyone have experience with an SEO firm called Imprezzio? Are they good at what they do for SEO? Are their prices reasonable compared with... lonestar Farmers Changes Hiring Policies Re: Bankrupcy Posted: Sat Jan 26 -- by Farmers loosening their agent hiring practices, this can only be indicative that they are having trouble filling their recruiting goals.... lonestar State Auto Opinions Posted: Sat Jan 26 -- Lonestar and Small town agent, I am also in Texas. Recently placed some commercial business with SA, thank you for the heads up. Have not... JohnnyLaw Moving and Storage Company (Business Auto) Posted: Sat Jan 26 -- Nice program......... but not available in CA. There is an exclusive agent but will not wholesale. Miguelito Do Real E&S Markets or E&S Underwriters Exist Any More? Posted: Fri Jan 25 -- I've been in the P&C business for over 30 years and observed what I consider to be a very clear and disappointing shift in the underwriting... rskmgtpro Insurance Noodle vs. Superior Access vs. Agent Secure Posted: Fri Jan 25 -- I've used several aggregators in the past, including Agent Secure and Insurance Noodle, and one of the most frustrating things I have found... rskmgtpro Go to Forums Reader Comments In Inaugural Address, Obama Vows to Tackle Climate Change Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Let me guess---this war will be waged via higher taxes as the cure. Can't wait until we are rid of this guy. Climate change is a scam. wayne Should Worst-Flooded Areas Be Left After Superstorm Sandy? Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- If these folks want to rebuild, fine, but isn't it reasonable to mandate that taxpayers shouldn't have to bear the cost of repeated rebuilds... wvagt Match.Com Calls Vegas Woman's Lawsuit 'Absurd' Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- If she wins this, I know a friend of my parents who set me up with their daughter for a horrible prom date that'll be hearing from my... Cheetoh Mulligan Superstorm Sandy Challenges Definition of Basement in New Jersey Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Why didn't they challenge the definition BEFORE they had a loss? These people read their policies, right???? Let's see, it's flood... Don Quixote Massachusetts Bill Would Require Gun Liability Insurance Posted: Mon Jan 21 -- So when an innocenrt person is shot, their rights are not infringed upon? Please cite your source indicating that "The penanties for not... Ron Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue January 28, 2013 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume I 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 Workers Compensation Underwriter Workers Compensation Assistant Underwriter Underwriter III Workers' Compensation Sr. Planning Analyst Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. How to Advertise For information about advertising on this newsletter and Insurance Journal magazines, contact Julie Tinney at (800) 897-9965 x148. View our Media Kit for advertising options in our magazines and online properties. 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Daily Headlines: Friday, January 25, 2013

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January 25, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Auto Insurance Claimants Happy with Speedier Settlements Auto insurance customers continue to be pleased with not only with their claims settlement amounts but also with how quickly their claims ... Federal Watchdog Issues Report on Gas Pipeline Safety Federal regulators must account for response times in the data they collect from transmission operators on natural gas pipeline incidents, ... Best Affirms Balboa Insurance Co., Subs Ratings, as Transfer to QBE Continues A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of "a" of California-based Balboa ... CloudInsure, Lockton to Offer Cloud Risk Insurance Coverage CloudInsure, a cloud insurance platform designed to specifically address privacy and security liabilities within the cloud environment, has ... Selling EPLI Coverage to the Small Business a Challenge, but Necessary After almost five years of continuous claims in the employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) segment, rates have started going up... More National News East Industry Groups Applaud N.Y. Gov. Cuomo's Workers' Comp Reform Proposal New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to strengthen the state's workers' compensation system -- officially introduced on Jan. 22 as part of ... Penn.-Based GUARD Insurance Group Gets Ratings Boost From A.M. Best A.M. Best Co. upgraded on Thursday various ratings of Wilkes-Barre, Penn.-based GUARD Insurance Group and its member subsidiaries, citing ... N.Y.-Based WKFC Underwriting Managers Hires Executive Vice President Melville, N.Y.-based WKFC Underwriting Managers appointed Brian Specht as executive vice president, professional lines.In his new role, ... N.J.-Based American Collectors Insurance Streamlines Sales Units American Collectors Insurance, a Cherry Hill, N.J.-based national provider of insurance for collector vehicles and collectibles, combined ... More East News Midwest Blogger Defends Against Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleader's Defamation Claim A gossip website operator defended himself in court this week against a defamation lawsuit by arguing that a former Cincinnati Bengals ... Number of Court Cases in North Dakota Jumps The number of court cases is skyrocketing in North Dakota, especially in the oil-producing western part of the state, according to the ... Nebraska Governor OKs Keystone XL Pipeline Route Through State Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has approved a new route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that avoids the state's environmentally sensitive ... Study Says South Dakota Agriculture Has $21B Impact An associate professor at South Dakota State University says agriculture and related industries had a $21.4 billion impact on South ... Irle Joins Hylant as National Captive Risk Practice Group Leader Toledo, Ohio-based insurance brokerage firm, Hylant, announced that industry veteran William D. (Kip) Irle has joined the company as ... More Midwest News Southeast Florida Regulator McCarty Offers Reform Map to Smaller Citizens Property Insurance Florida's insurance commissioner has proposed a set of reforms designed to return the state-back property insurer to being a residual ... West Virginia Municipal Insurer Balks at Defending Sheriff The insurance pool for West Virginia county governments asked a judge Thursday to declare that it has no obligation to defend a Jefferson ... Scruggs Appeals to Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court will hold a conference Feb. 15 to decide on whether to hear an appeal from Zach Scruggs, who was implicated as ... Tennessee Wins Federal Grant for Food Safety Center Tennessee is one of five states to receive a federal grant to establish an Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence. The center will be ... More Southeast News South Central Arkansas Lawmakers Advance Guns in Church Bill Minus Insurance Provision An Arkansas Senate panel advanced a proposal this week to allow concealed handguns in churches, but rejected an amendment to require places ... Louisiana Commissioner Says 'No' to State Farm Regional Deductible Plan Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon has denied a request by State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. (State Farm) to introduce a regional ... Louisiana Insurance Department Helps Consumers Recover $6.4 Million The Louisiana Department of Insurance helped policyholders recover an additional $6.4 million in disputes with insurers in 2012. Insurance ... Deadline Extended for Isaac Flood Insurance Claims Louisiana property owners with flood insurance policies whose homes or other structures were damaged during Hurricane Isaac have another 30 ... More South Central News West Washington Senate Panel Considers Workers' Compensation Bills The GOP-led Washington state Senate Commerce and Labor Committee this week was scheduled to consider five bills intended to save businesses ... Catholic Hospital Claims Fetus Not Person in Colorado Malpractice Defense Three Colorado bishops said on Thursday they will review a Catholic Church hospital's defense of a lawsuit that argues fetuses do not have ... New Mexico Weighs Reform of Taxi, Shuttle Regulation Lawmakers are proposing to revamp state regulation of taxis and moving companies to potential lower costs for consumers. Reps. Tom Taylor, ... Wife Files Lawsuit In Hawaii Police Restraint Death A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the case of a Hawaii man who died while being restrained by police. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser ... Former Idaho Probation Employee Alleges Gender Bias In Lawsuit A former Idaho probation and parole employee is accusing her administrators of gender discrimination and creating a hostile work ... California AG Sues Apparel Makers in China and India over Pirated Software California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris filed lawsuits on Thursday against two international apparel manufacturers for gaining an ... More West News International Davos Strives to Make Climate Talk More than Hot Air Climate change is back on the global agenda, with debate in the corridors at Davos given fresh impetus by U.S. President Barack Obama and ... China Insurance Watchdog Warns Sector of Cash Crunch, Low Returns Some Chinese insurers may face a cash crunch this year as many policies mature, and as the sector faces sliding investment returns and ... Best Affirms Arch Re and Operating Affiliates' 'A+' Ratings; Outlook Stable A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A+' (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of ... Ratings Roundup: First Insurance, InterGlobal, Salama A.M. Best Europe - Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'B++' (Good) and the issuer credit rating of "bbb" ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Government, Insurers Should to Join for Nat Cat Costs: Oliver Wyman Nothing occupies everybody's thoughts as much as a severe crisis. Now we've got two of them -... Watch Now Effects of Worldwide Economic Instability on American Companies Despite a slightly improved economy here in the U.S., the global economy is not out of the... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Fri Jan 25 -- Insurance companies cut the service part of your commissions a long time ago. Companies like Priceline.com are the future and... lonestar State Auto Opinions Posted: Fri Jan 25 -- lonestar, I'm right there with you in Texas. Same problems, same story I've heard from other agents. I do think it probably has something to... Smalltownagent High Value homes in brush Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- Good info, I just lost a wonderful opportunity involving PC 10 primary house value 800k, 10 auto, 6 motorcycle, lake-house and boat... JohnnyLaw Moving and Storage Company (Business Auto) Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- there is a Zurich Moving & Storage program includes auto coverage. Please research the program here, ... gkroll Farmers Changes Hiring Policies Re: Bankrupcy Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- Was an FIG agent from 1995-1998. Looked last year at the Farmers website...none of the agents who were with the company in my territory are... kevinraz Go to Forums Reader Comments Should Worst-Flooded Areas Be Left After Superstorm Sandy? Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- If these folks want to rebuild, fine, but isn't it reasonable to mandate that taxpayers shouldn't have to bear the cost of repeated rebuilds... wvagt In Inaugural Address, Obama Vows to Tackle Climate Change Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Let me guess---this war will be waged via higher taxes as the cure. Can't wait until we are rid of this guy. Climate change is a scam. wayne Massachusetts Bill Would Require Gun Liability Insurance Posted: Sun Jan 20 -- You don't have a RIGHT to own a car. You do have a RIGHT to own a firearm. This is more like requiring a poll tax to vote. John Schiffermuller Superstorm Sandy Challenges Definition of Basement in New Jersey Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Why didn't they challenge the definition BEFORE they had a loss? These people read their policies, right???? Let's see, it's flood... Don Quixote Match.Com Calls Vegas Woman's Lawsuit 'Absurd' Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- If she wins this, I know a friend of my parents who set me up with their daughter for a horrible prom date that'll be hearing from my... Cheetoh Mulligan Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue January 14, 2013 Contractors / Subcontractors; Employment Practices Liability Insurance; 2013 Insurance Agents & Brokers Meetings / Conventions Directory 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 Workers Compensation Underwriter Workers Compensation Assistant Underwriter Underwriter III Workers- Compensation Sr. Planning Analyst Have a job opening? List it on our Web site. 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Daily Headlines: Thursday, January 24, 2013

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January 24, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Wildfire Risk High in 2013 Due to Warm Weather, Drought, Warn Insurers With a mild winter, relatively warmer weather in general, and drought conditions expected to continue in 2013, the Insurance Institute for ... Safety Board Looking at Whistleblower Claims in 787 Battery Case The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is looking at issues raised by more than one whistleblower as it investigates battery ... Half of 2012's Global Economic Losses Due to U.S. Natural Disasters: Aon While global economic losses were close to average in 2012, insured losses last year were 36 percent higher than the 10 year average ($72 ... Insurer Using Imaging Technology to Spot Home Hazards Before They Cause Damage A new imaging technology being deployed by Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. can help reduce the risk of catastrophic damage, injury and loss of ... President Obama to Nominate White to Head SEC, Renominate Cordray for Consumer Bureau President Barack Obama will nominate former federal prosecutor Mary Jo White to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, the White ... Insight Specialty Programs Partners with GoAgents.com Insight Specialty Programs (ISP), a developer and marketer of insurance, non-insurance and telematics products and services, has formed a ... ACE USA Expands Coverage for Hospitals, Miscellaneous Healthcare Facilities ACE USA's Medical Risk & Life Sciences Division has introduced four new coverage endorsements: media event expense, disciplinary proceeding ... Selling EPLI Coverage to the Small Business a Challenge, but Necessary After almost five years of continuous claims in the employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) segment, rates have started going up... More National News East N.Y. Insurers Sandy Response 'Report Card' Shows 0.48% Claims Complaint Rate The New York regulators' latest "report cards" on the performance of insurers in the wake of Superstorm Sandy shows that 1,830 consumer ... Penn.-Based PMA Companies Names Senior VP of Distribution Management Blue Bell, Penn.-based PMA Companies promoted Ken Stanley to senior vice president-distribution management and field operations.In this ... Scottish American Capital Acquires N.Y.-Based MGA Buckingham Badler New York-based investment fund Scottish American Capital has acquired managing general agent Buckingham Badler Associates, also of New ... Jimcor Agencies Names Pennsylvania Office Branch Manager Jimcor Agencies has appointed Christopher Hofmann to the position of branch manager of the Plymouth Meeting, Penn., office.Hofman brings ... More East News Midwest Michigan's Heavy Trucks Blamed for Ailing Roads Critics of Gov. Rick Snyder's call for more money to fix Michigan's ailing roads and bridges are pointing to the state's highway weight ... Ohio Woman Sentenced to Prison for Insurance Fraud Kelli Reyes, of Wauseon, Ohio, has been sentenced by the Fulton County Common Pleas Court to 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to ... Fire Deaths in Ohio Reach 26-Year Low in 2012 The number of fire-related deaths in Ohio dropped last year to a 26-year low, with the state fire marshal attributing part of the decline ... More Midwest News Southeast BP Says $332 Million in Florida Oil Spill Claims Approved The administrator of a class-action settlement between petroleum giant BP and oil spill claimants said that more than 34,000 Florida ... Florida Turns to Massachusetts for Health Insurance Advice Florida lawmakers considering how to implement the federal health care overhaul sought information this week from two economists on the ... More Southeast News South Central Texas Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Auto Insurers Bryan, Texas, chiropractor has entered a plea of guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud various automobile insurance companies of ... Legislation Would Ban Texting While Driving in Oklahoma Legislation filed by state Rep. Curtis McDaniel would increase safety on Oklahoma roads by banning texting while driving, the lawmaker ... App May Help Track Impact of Louisiana Coastal Losses An Internet-based app under development may help a Web app may help document the disappearing culture of south Louisiana communities are ... More South Central News West Virgin Galactic Supports New Mexico Spaceport Liability Legislation Virgin Galactic says it supports newly proposed New Mexico legislation to limit liability of spacecraft part suppliers from damage lawsuits ... Atlas Taps Three Executives in Southern California San Diego, Calif.-based Atlas General Insurance Services named Andrew Petersen executive vice president of business development, Brad ... Freeman Joins Barney & Barney in Southern California San Diego, Calif.-based Barney & Barney LLC named David Freeman director of property/casualty sales. Freeman, who will be based in San ... More West News International Willis Experts See North Africa Terrorist Threats Rising after Algeria Attack Tim Holt, Head of Intelligence for Alert: 24, a new risk and crisis management consultancy from Willis Special Contingency Risks (SCR), ... Aon Benfield's 2012 Cat Review Finds 36% Rise in Insured Losses at $133 Billion Impact Forecasting, the catastrophe model development center of excellence at Aon Benfield, has published its Annual Global Climate and ... Insurance Associations Welcome IMF Report on Brazil Reinsurance Market A group of insurance trade organizations - American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), American Insurance Association (AIA), Association of ... Swiss Re Announces Aviation, Agriculture Management Changes Swiss Re announced that its reinsurance business unit is undertaking changes in its organizational set-up of special lines. "Agriculture ... Best Affirms Swiss Re and Sub's '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 Swiss ... Ratings Roundup: JRG Re, ASSA/Lion Re, TP Re A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-" of Bermuda-based ... More International News Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Government, Insurers Should to Join for Nat Cat Costs: Oliver Wyman Nothing occupies everybody's thoughts as much as a severe crisis. Now we've got two of them -... Watch Now Effects of Worldwide Economic Instability on American Companies Despite a slightly improved economy here in the U.S., the global economy is not out of the... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Security service work comp carriers? Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- Good morning. In need of names of carrier direct that write security services- security patrol in California. Your help greatly appreciated.... CIScommercial High Value homes in brush Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- I can help with hard to place risks of that nature and many other difficult risks, we are coverholders with Lloyds and program... pillsfl Insuring an LP consisting of several other entities Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- If this a true LP - Limited Partnership, then based on what you describe, Company B would be the General Partner and Company C would be a... Big Dog What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Thu Jan 24 -- "rodgwag, I am with you, as far as I wish I did not have to do any service work. Keep in mind carriers do not like to pay... rodgwag Farmers Changes Hiring Policies Re: Bankrupcy Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- lonestar, I started out life with Farmers in February 1982. I left them in February 1989 by "mutual" consent. In 1994... gregcw State Auto Opinions Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- I have had claims problems as well. They are the slowest in claims response / followup and communication with my clients. I cringe the most... lonestar CPCU 500 HELP! Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- I did the whole thing using the older books because I bought all of them at once and then they changed it on me when I was ready to take the... paulbennings Go to Forums Reader Comments Should Worst-Flooded Areas Be Left After Superstorm Sandy? Posted: Wed Jan 23 -- If these folks want to rebuild, fine, but isn't it reasonable to mandate that taxpayers shouldn't have to bear the cost of repeated rebuilds... wvagt In Inaugural Address, Obama Vows to Tackle Climate Change Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Let me guess---this war will be waged via higher taxes as the cure. Can't wait until we are rid of this guy. Climate change is a scam. wayne What Employees Should Know About Healthcare Changes Ahead Posted: Thu Jan 17 -- We're going to Love what happens? Why is this publication subscribing to propaganda like this article? Chris Green Massachusetts Bill Would Require Gun Liability Insurance Posted: Sun Jan 20 -- You don't have a RIGHT to own a car. You do have a RIGHT to own a firearm. This is more like requiring a poll tax to vote. John Schiffermuller Superstorm Sandy Challenges Definition of Basement in New Jersey Posted: Tue Jan 22 -- Why didn't they challenge the definition BEFORE they had a loss? These people read their policies, right???? Let's see, it's flood... 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