Daily Headlines: Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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August 27, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Top 10 States for Extreme Weather Crop Insurance Payouts Extreme weather forced the federal crop insurance program to pay out a record-breaking $17.3 billion in crop losses last year, much of ... Cities, States with Best Drivers: Allstate Drivers in Washington, D.C. are the most accident-prone of any U.S. city, again placing at the bottom of an annual ranking by Allstate ... Moody's Expects Commercial P/C Rates to Continue Rising in 2013 Moody's said it expects U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance rates to continue to rise during the remainder of 2013 for the major ... Gulf Oil Spill Claims Chief Disputes BP Misconduct Charges BP Plc's allegations of misconduct in the program set up to pay claims in the settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill were called ... Flanigan Named CEO of ASCnet Barbara Flanigan, a 30-year insurance industry veteran, has been named CEO of Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet), the user group of ... AIG to Get $905 Million From Brookfield to End Rate-Swap Dispute American International Group Inc., the insurer that repaid a U.S. rescue last year, agreed to accept $905 million from Brookfield Asset ... Want to Make More Money in the Insurance Business? Specialize. Insurance producers who specialize in an industry or insurance product line make more money than those who don't. Likewise, agencies that... Top 10 Non-Life Reinsurers: A.M. Best Ranking There is only one new name on the latest ranking of the top 10 global non-life reinsurers, with China Reinsurance... More National News East Rhode Island to Create Uninsured Motorists Identification Database Rhode Island recently enacted legislation that will allow the division of motor vehicles to hire a third-party contractor to develop an ... Risk Remains a Fact of Life for Coast Guard Crews in N.J. When the call comes in, as it did on a frigid April morning, rescue crews from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay are expected to be ready and ... Massachusetts High Court Rules for Horace Mann in Policy Reformation Case The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the state's highest court, recently ruled in favor of an insurance carrier in a case involving a ... Cooper Gay Re North America Appoints Managing Director in New York Cooper Gay Re North America appointed Norman Gayle as managing director. He joins the executive team working from the head office in ... OceanPoint Insurance Appoints Account Executive in R.I. Middletown, R.I.-based OceanPoint Insurance Agency announced the addition of Douglas Guilbert as a new account executive. He will be based ... More East News Midwest Indiana Lawmaker Wants to Lower Rates Homeowners Pay to Insurance Fund A state lawmaker concerned about Indiana's recent move to dip into a fund set aside for repairs to homes damaged by soil shifting above old ... Indiana Sees Slight Decline in Workplace Deaths The number of workplace deaths in Indiana declined in 2012 to the lowest level in the past two decades, according to a new report by the ... Sentry Insurance Taps McPartland as New Chairman Stevens Point, Wis.-based Sentry Insurance announced that Sentry president and CEO Peter G. McPartland is assuming the role of chairman of ... More Midwest News Southeast Georgia Woman Hit by Tree Limb Awarded $12 Million for Injuries A state court has awarded a woman $12 million from the City of Savannah for injuries she suffered when a tree limb fell on her. A Chatham ... Family of North Carolina Football Player Killed by ATV Sues School, Coach The estate of a 15-year-old Asheville, N.C., football player who died two years ago after he was struck by an all-terrain vehicle at ... More Southeast News South Central South Padre Island Water Park Fined Nearly $100K for Workplace Hazards A popular water park on Texas' South Padre island has been fined nearly $100,000 after a 20-year-old lifeguard died and a maintenance ... Oklahoma Speaker Lays out Guidelines for Tort Reform Session Oklahoma lawmakers will likely take up more than two dozen bills when they convene at the state Capitol next month for a special session ... Arkansas Lawsuits Test Fracking Wastewater Link to Quakes Tony Davis, a 54-year-old construction worker in central Arkansas, said he welcomed the boom in natural gas drilling that brought jobs and ... More South Central News West Yosemite Fire Costs San Francisco Power as Water Unharmed A wildfire spreading within miles of water and hydropower sources for San Francisco in Yosemite National Park has cost the city $600,000 ... Crews Carry Out 18 Rescues Due To Flash Flooding in Vegas Authorities say crews carried out 18 swift water rescues after flash flooding hit the Las Vegas area. Fire and Rescue spokesman Timothy R. ... California Assembly Panel Passes Bill On Sex Abuse Lawsuits Some victims of childhood sexual abuse would have one more year to file civil lawsuits against private or nonprofit organizations that ... Poms Expands Northern California Office, Launches Construction Practice Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. has expanded to a new 20,000-square-foot office space in Northern California and launched its ... More West News International Zurich Insurance CFO Wauthier Committed Suicide: Police Pierre Wauthier, chief financial officer of Zurich Insurance Group AG, probably committed suicide at his home, according to police. He was ... Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Ottawa's Dickinson & Associates Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said it has acquired Dickinson & Associates Inc., an employee benefits brokerage in Ottawa, Ontario Terms of the ... Shareholders OK Sale of American Safety to Fairfax American Safety Insurance Holdings Ltd. said its shareholders approved the merger plan between the company with Fairfax Bermuda Holdings ... Four Latin American Nations Agree to Remove All Trade Tariffs Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile said on Monday they had wrapped up negotiations to remove all trade tariffs between them, cementing a bloc ... Zurich Insurance CFO Wauthier Found Dead Zurich Insurance Group AG, the biggest Swiss insurer, said Chief Financial Officer Pierre Wauthier was found dead at his home this morning. ... More International News Sponsored Content Johannsen Joins Sullivan Brokers Los Angeles, CA, 8/27/13 - Sullivan Brokers Wholesale Insurance Solutions is pleased to announce that effective August 26, 2013; Clancy ... More Sponsored Content Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Opportunity in ACA Reprieve Shawn P. Pynes, a principal with Barney & Barney LLC in San Diego, sees the temporary reprieve... Watch Now From 3D Printing to Driverless Cars: Emerging Risks on the Horizon New technology is happening all the time, and with that comes new risks, says Graeme Newman,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums SEO and buying back links Posted: Tue Aug 27 -- I wouldn't recommend for anyone to buy links. The best way to optimize is naturally. What would the normal website... ABMCalifornia Need assistance for job advice please Posted: Thu Aug 22 -- Hello everyone. I'll be brief and to the point. I have been trying to obtain employment as a claims adjuster after... ABMCalifornia Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- I'm currently looking to buy an insurance agency, I don't mind dealing with sales... CoJones Feedback - Good, Bad, Ugly on the following Aggregators/GAs Posted: Tue Aug 20 -- I looked extensively into many of these a few years ago. They all have their place and are right for the right agent. My advice is to look... ILguyonown What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- Think about getting a stand up desk. Just google "stand up desk". There are many options. jtownagent CPCU - Advice Posted: Tue Aug 13 -- Those programs to complete both your CPCU and a bachelor's are exactly what a lot of us in this field need. To this point: Joel, your story... BWilliams2 Need comp in ca code 5474 painting Posted: Mon Aug 12 -- 100000 in payroll. 'insured was with Ullico and they went insolvent so insured has had a lapse since 6/30/ 2013.... ABMCalifornia Hotels in Ca Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- I need coverage for a hotel BOP in Crestline Ca 92325. Farmers getting off risk due to location. Thanks... ABMCalifornia Met Life Retirement Insurance Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- Thanks for taking the time to voice your experience. I've heard plenty of horror stories from clients myself. ABMCalifornia Go to Forums Reader Comments U.S. Asks Court to Block Bernanke Testimony in Greenberg's AIG Lawsuit Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- What makes a government official so precious that they cannot stand on trial? Aren't they servants of the American People? And if he cannot... Baxtor Will Young Adults Sign Onto Obamacare? Posted: Fri Aug 23 -- I'm curious to know what healthcare insurance "cost estimates" were used in this study...? In other words, exactly how much constituted "too... David Orban More Justice Department Cases Over Financial Crisis On the Way: AG Holder Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- A few days ago this was posted, "Bernanke cannot be forced to sit for a deposition because high-ranking U.S. government officials are... Baxtor Drivers Over Age 55 Far More Likely to Die in Job Accidents Than Younger Posted: Thu Aug 22 -- Dave, I don't quite believe this story completely. As a veteran P&C agent who has insured businesses for many years, we have seen far more... Agent Jury Finds GEICO Must Cover Driver in Fatal Vermont Crash Posted: Fri Aug 23 -- Got 15 minutues? Must have saved 15%. 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Insurance Journal TV: The Benefits and Drawbacks to Claims Outsourcing

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August 27, 2013 Feature Video The Benefits and Drawbacks to Claims Outsourcing In an interview with Claims Journal's Denise Johnson, Kevin Quinley, claims expert, founder and principal of Quinley Risk Associates, discusses the cyclical embrace of outsourcing... Watch Now Popular Videos Opportunity in ACA Reprieve The Future of Medical Liability 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.

Daily Headlines: Monday, August 26, 2013

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August 26, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National OSHA Proposes Silica Dust Limits Federal regulators are proposing a long-awaited rule that would dramatically limit workplace exposure to silica dust. Officials at the ... Judge Dismisses Harassment Claim Against Chef Paula Deen A federal judge on Friday dismissed the final component of a racial discrimination and sexual harassment case against celebrity chef Paula ... Meadowbrook Receives Waiver for Covenants, Will Pay Dividend Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc., the insurer that had its rating cut this month by A.M. Best, said it received a waiver from lenders after ... NAIC Accepting Consumer Liaison Applications The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Consumer Liaison Program. The ... Liberty Mutual Commercial Unit Names Martin to Head National Property Liberty Mutual Insurance's Commercial Insurance strategic business unit has appointed Mike Martin as executive vice president and general ... Do Big Malpractice Awards Really Increase Medical Costs? A jury in one of New York's most conservative counties recently returned a $130 million verdict in a medical-malpractice case, the ... Travelers to Exit NFIP's Write-Your-Own Program The Travelers Companies said it plans to discontinue its participation as a Write-Your-Own (WYO) company in the National Flood Insurance ... Tight Public Entity Budgets Face Rising Rates, Data Security Costs Public entities nationwide are seeing a slight improvement in their budgets as the housing market and economy start to pick up, but rising... Hurricane Would Entice--Not Spook--ILS Investors, Says Aon Benfield Exec Although some reinsurance industry executives believe a major loss would cause catastrophe bond investors to flee from... More National News East Boston Area Gets $17.5M in Federal Safety Grants The Boston area is getting more than $17.5 million in public safety grants from the Department of Homeland Security. The funding was ... Delaware Town Faces Flood Insurance Suspension Federal Emergency Management Agency says more than 100 Bowers Beach property owners may have to pay more for flood insurance and could lose ... More East News Midwest Insurer Denies Claims by North Dakota Potato Baron The group that insures an Idaho potato company said in court documents filed on Aug. 23 it should not have to pay the legal bills of a ... Specialty Underwriters & Risk Evaluators Acquires WSIB Insurance Agency Specialty Underwriters & Risk Evaluators LLC has acquired Jackson, Mich.-based WSIB Insurance Agency from the Capacity Group of Companies, ... Crop Insurance Available to Michigan Tart Cherry Growers Some tart cherry growers in Michigan now can buy federal crop insurance as protection against losses. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow made the ... Ohioans See Bump in 2012 Average Insurance Rates Ohioans saw increases in their homeowners and auto insurance rates last year, though they're still getting a bargain. Ohio's Department of ... More Midwest News Southeast Florida Schools Open with More Armed Security In the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Pembroke Pines, students returning to school this year are being greeted not only by their teachers and ... Mississippi Medical Students Get Free ID Theft Insurance The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it will give students free insurance against identity theft after an accidental privacy ... More Southeast News South Central Threlkeld & Co. Insurance Announces Employee Promotions Threlkeld & Company Insurance (TCI), based in Tyler, Texas, announced four key employee promotions. Diane Smith, formerly commercial lines ... Report: Unsafe Welding Led to Fatal Gulf Accident A report for a Texas-based company says a deadly 2012 explosion on its Gulf of Mexico oil platform off the Louisiana coast happened when ... Work-Related Deaths Up in 2012 in Texas Texas had more than 500 work-related fatalities in 2012, an increase of more than 20 percent from the previous year. According to ... More South Central News West Yosemite Fire Draws State of Emergency Call in California The fire in California's Yosemite National Park is threatening an increased number of structures and it A state of emergency declaration ... Park Service Backs Off Recreation Insurance Hikes in Colorado The National Park Service is reconsidering increased insurance requirements for whitewater boating outfitters in Dinosaur National Monument ... Wyoming Workplace Deaths Reached 5-Year High In 2012 Workplace fatalities in Wyoming reached the highest number in five years in 2012, slightly surpassing the number of deaths the state has ... Johannsen Joins Sullivan Brokers in California Sullivan Brokers Wholesale Insurance Solutions named Clancy Marie Johannsen to the firm's professional and management liability practice ... USGS: 3 Small Washington Quakes No Cause For Concern Geologists said three small earthquakes recorded in an area northwest of Mount St. Helens on Friday were part of a mini-swarm of quakes not ... More West News International China's PICC Group's Profit Rises as Premiums, Investment Income Climb People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Ltd., parent of the nation's biggest non-life insurer, said profit rose 53 percent in the first ... G20 Leaders Expected to Back Easy Rules on Shadow Banking World leaders are expected to take a softly-softly approach to regulating the so-called shadow banking sector when they meet in Russia next ... Lance Armstrong, UK Newspaper Settle Libel Claim British newspaper The Sunday Times has reached a settlement with Lance Armstrong after suing the disgraced cyclist to recover damages from ... July Hailstorms in Germany May Cost $2 Billion Hailstorms that struck Germany at the end of July may have caused as much as $2 billion in damage, catastrophe modeler AIR Worldwide said ... More International News Insurance Journal Blogs A Millennial Without a Smartphone For almost 3 weeks, I was without an iPhone. And I survived! My iPhone had such an excellent time vacationing in Mexico that it decided to ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Opportunity in ACA Reprieve Shawn P. Pynes, a principal with Barney & Barney LLC in San Diego, sees the temporary reprieve... Watch Now From 3D Printing to Driverless Cars: Emerging Risks on the Horizon New technology is happening all the time, and with that comes new risks, says Graeme Newman,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Need assistance for job advice please Posted: Thu Aug 22 -- Hello everyone. I'll be brief and to the point. I have been trying to obtain employment as a claims adjuster after... ABMCalifornia Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- I'm currently looking to buy an insurance agency, I don't mind dealing with sales... CoJones Feedback - Good, Bad, Ugly on the following Aggregators/GAs Posted: Tue Aug 20 -- I looked extensively into many of these a few years ago. They all have their place and are right for the right agent. My advice is to look... ILguyonown What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- Think about getting a stand up desk. Just google "stand up desk". There are many options. jtownagent CPCU - Advice Posted: Tue Aug 13 -- Those programs to complete both your CPCU and a bachelor's are exactly what a lot of us in this field need. To this point: Joel, your story... BWilliams2 Need comp in ca code 5474 painting Posted: Mon Aug 12 -- 100000 in payroll. 'insured was with Ullico and they went insolvent so insured has had a lapse since 6/30/ 2013.... ABMCalifornia Hotels in Ca Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- I need coverage for a hotel BOP in Crestline Ca 92325. Farmers getting off risk due to location. Thanks... ABMCalifornia Met Life Retirement Insurance Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- Thanks for taking the time to voice your experience. I've heard plenty of horror stories from clients myself. ABMCalifornia Why I believe in insurance agents Posted: Sat Aug 10 -- Is a cartoon gecko or a comedian in a white dress and bright red lipstick really the best our industry can do... ABMCalifornia Go to Forums Reader Comments U.S. Asks Court to Block Bernanke Testimony in Greenberg's AIG Lawsuit Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- What makes a government official so precious that they cannot stand on trial? Aren't they servants of the American People? And if he cannot... Baxtor Idaho Man Sues Experian, Says Credit Report Wrong Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- It's doubtful that Experian or those who use their data really care how are lives are impacted by their attitude. Most of the underwriters... Huh! More Justice Department Cases Over Financial Crisis On the Way: AG Holder Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- A few days ago this was posted, "Bernanke cannot be forced to sit for a deposition because high-ranking U.S. government officials are... Baxtor Obamacare Health Exchange Buyers Can Expect $2,700 in Tax Credits: Report Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- Agent said- " others have no idea what a business owner goes through to run a business since they don't have to make payroll or pay the... Sargeant Major Republicans Question Privacy Protections with Health Insurance Navigators Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- Go ahead and post your Social Security number Libby Libtard! mole hill huh?? 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Daily Headlines: Friday, August 23, 2013

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August 23, 2013 News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video Today's Headlines National Questionable Software Patents Main Reason for Rise in Lawsuits: GAO Software patents are the biggest reason behind a rise in litigation over inventions, especially against companies that use the technology, ... BP Oil Spill Claims Deadline Likely to Be Extended The April 2014 deadline for compensation claims against BP over its U.S. oil spill is almost certain to be extended, say both side of the ... Will Young Adults Sign Onto Obamacare? If uninsured young Americans shun the new health plans offered under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, it will be because the ... QBE North America to Launch D&O Line, Names Grange As Leader Jeffrey S. Grange has been appointed head of Management Liability and Professional Lines for QBE North America, which plans to launch a ... Coventry Risk Specialty Launches Pay-As-You Build Construction Program Coventry Risk Specialty, an MGA focused on the construction industry, has launched a new Builders Reporting Policy (BRP) product for the ... IBHS Updates Report on Hurricane-Prone States' Building Codes Among coastal hurricane-prone states, North Carolina and Louisiana have weakened their building codes since 2012, while five states have ... Tight Public Entity Budgets Face Rising Rates, Data Security Costs Public entities nationwide are seeing a slight improvement in their budgets as the housing market and economy start to pick up, but rising... Meadowbrook Says Class Action Without Merit Acknowledging that class actions are often launched against public companies that experience stock drops, Meadowbrook... More National News East New York Workers' Compensation Board to Begin Business Process Re-Engineering Project The New York State Workers' Compensation Board said it is beginning a broad-based business process re-engineering project (BPR) designed to ... AssuredPartners Acquires Employee Benefit Advisory Firm AxisPointe in N.J. Lake Mary, Fla.-based AssuredPartners Inc., through its subsidiary Herbert L. Jamison & Co., completed the acquisition of AxisPointe Inc., ... Jury Finds GEICO Must Cover Driver in Fatal Vermont Crash A jury says an insurance company must honor the policy of a Vermont man who was convicted of murder in a drunken driving crash that killed ... Mass.-Based PMC Insurance Names Director for Staffing Services Practice PMC Insurance Group, a Needham, Mass.-based workers' compensation wholesale broker, hired Bill Nagel to manage and lead PMC's recently ... New Hampshire Court Outlines Drunk Defense in Workers' Comp Claims The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that intoxication must be determined to be the cause of an accident for it to be a defense ... More East News Midwest More than $10M Returned to Missouri Consumers in First Half 2013 Consumers who filed complaints with the Missouri Department of Insurance received $10.1 million in additional claim payments from their ... Minnesota Man Loses License for Slow Driving The Minnesota Court of Appeals won't return the driver's license of a man who lost it for driving too slowly on state highways. ... Ohio Safety Instructor Had Earlier Shooting Mishap A central Ohio woman says a certified gun safety class instructor accused of accidentally shooting a student in the arm during a ... Iowa City Negotiating With Insurer over Landfill Fire Iowa City officials are negotiating with an insurer about a disputed claim arising from last year's landfill fire. The Iowa City ... More Midwest News Southeast Mississippi Officials Seek Ways to Stem Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Calling pending flood insurance increases "drastic and draconian," U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Gulfport met Wednesday with state and local ... Floridians 'in Denial' About Storm Dangers: FEMA Chief Fugate The emergency management chief for the United States is warning that Floridians are in "denial" about the threat posed by hurricanes. Craig ... Florida's Citizens Insurance Signs $45M Contract with Bolt for Clearinghouse Florida's state-backed property insurer has tapped a Connecticut-based firm to operate a new clearinghouse where new and renewal ... West Virginia Coal Contractor Charged in Workers' Comp Scheme A southern West Virginia coal company contractor has been charged with conspiring to defraud the federal government. Aracoma Contracting ... More Southeast News South Central Texas Windstorm Insurer Offers Underwriting Basics Online Workshop The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) announced it is now offering its Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Underwriting Basics ... Terrebonne Parish President Urges Out-of-State Calls on Flood Insurance A south Louisiana parish president is calling on residents to contact out-of-state relatives and friends to enlist help in the fight ... Insured Losses from Amarillo Hailstorm Climb to $500M A massive hailstorm that moved through the Amarillo, Texas, area on May 28 has resulted in $500 million in insured losses to the panhandle ... Insurance Industry Plans 8th Annual Tour of Texas Coast For the eighth year in a row insurance spokesmen will team with the Texas Department of Insurance and meteorologists from the National ... More South Central News West Disaster Assistance Available To Montana County Farmers in Gallatin County, Mont. are eligible for federal disaster assistance after an Aug. 1 hailstorm caused up to $50 million in crop ... Driver's Licenses For Immigrants Declining In New Mexico As more states prepare to offer driving privileges to immigrants who illegally entered the U.S., heavily Hispanic New Mexico appears headed ... Poms Adds Northern California Office Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. has added a new branch in Sacramento. Cara Rhyner will be branch manager and oversee the hiring of ... Colorado's Pinnacol Names Scott Associate Vice President Pinnacol Assurance, a large workers' compensation insurance provider in Colorado, named Jon Scott associate vice president of agency and ... Poms Names Fuduli Vice President in California Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Robin Fuduli senior vice president and director of marketing. ... More West News International Malaysia Legislates Jail for Shariah Scholars Over Insurer, Bank Breaches The Malaysian law that exposes Shariah scholars to jail terms for rule breaches will ensure tighter compliance, in a market where the ... Brazil Insurer Continues Outperforming After World's Largest IPO BB Seguridade SA, the Brazilian insurer that held the world's largest initial public offering this year, is outperforming every other IPO ... Canada Weighs Mandating Minimum Insurance for Railways Canada should force railways to take out enough insurance to ensure they can cover damage caused by major incidents, the Canadian Senate ... More International News Insurance Journal Blogs North Carolina Consumers Confronted with 'Consent to Rate' WFMY-TV in Greensboro, N.C. reports on a common problem facing North Carolina consumers: the arrival of letters from one's home or auto ... More Blogs Join the Insurance Journal Network Insurance Journal TV Opportunity in ACA Reprieve Shawn P. Pynes, a principal with Barney & Barney LLC in San Diego, sees the temporary reprieve... Watch Now From 3D Printing to Driverless Cars: Emerging Risks on the Horizon New technology is happening all the time, and with that comes new risks, says Graeme Newman,... Watch Now Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv New Discussions in the Forums Need assistance for job advice please Posted: Thu Aug 22 -- Hello everyone. I'll be brief and to the point. I have been trying to obtain employment as a claims adjuster after... ABMCalifornia Insurance agencies for sale ? Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- I'm currently looking to buy an insurance agency, I don't mind dealing with sales... CoJones Feedback - Good, Bad, Ugly on the following Aggregators/GAs Posted: Tue Aug 20 -- I looked extensively into many of these a few years ago. They all have their place and are right for the right agent. My advice is to look... ILguyonown What is your biggest pain as an agent? Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- Think about getting a stand up desk. Just google "stand up desk". There are many options. jtownagent CPCU - Advice Posted: Tue Aug 13 -- Those programs to complete both your CPCU and a bachelor's are exactly what a lot of us in this field need. To this point: Joel, your story... BWilliams2 Need comp in ca code 5474 painting Posted: Mon Aug 12 -- 100000 in payroll. 'insured was with Ullico and they went insolvent so insured has had a lapse since 6/30/ 2013.... ABMCalifornia Hotels in Ca Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- I need coverage for a hotel BOP in Crestline Ca 92325. Farmers getting off risk due to location. Thanks... ABMCalifornia Met Life Retirement Insurance Posted: Sun Aug 11 -- Thanks for taking the time to voice your experience. I've heard plenty of horror stories from clients myself. ABMCalifornia Why I believe in insurance agents Posted: Sat Aug 10 -- Is a cartoon gecko or a comedian in a white dress and bright red lipstick really the best our industry can do... ABMCalifornia Go to Forums Reader Comments Flooded Colorado Businesses Struggle Without Insurance Posted: Fri Aug 16 -- Of course lets give them government grants. We're loaded. If you can't afford to run a business, then I guess you shouldn't own a business.... Baxtor Salvation Army to Be Named in Philadelphia Building Collapse Lawsuits Posted: Fri Aug 16 -- That's disgusting. I hope it gets thrown out. Libby U.S. Asks Court to Block Bernanke Testimony in Greenberg's AIG Lawsuit Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- What makes a government official so precious that they cannot stand on trial? Aren't they servants of the American People? And if he cannot... Baxtor Idaho Man Sues Experian, Says Credit Report Wrong Posted: Mon Aug 19 -- It's doubtful that Experian or those who use their data really care how are lives are impacted by their attitude. Most of the underwriters... Huh! More Justice Department Cases Over Financial Crisis On the Way: AG Holder Posted: Wed Aug 21 -- A few days ago this was posted, "Bernanke cannot be forced to sit for a deposition because high-ranking U.S. government officials are... Baxtor Go to Popular Comments Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us Current Issue August 19, 2013 101 Sales, Marketing & Agency Management Ideas; Corporate Profiles - National Edition; Exclusive Annual Issue Sponsor Download Opportunity 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 Executive General Adjuster Account Executive/Underwriting - Property & Casualty Personal Lines CSR Commercial Lines Insurance Account Manager 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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