Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Report Shows Nearly 5 Million Homes Endangered by Wildfires
Tower Group to Cut 140 Jobs After Q2 Loss Due to Reserve Charges
Workers' Compensation Results Improved in 2012
Lexington's President on State of the Surplus Lines Market
Special Report: Program Market Grows 10% in 2012
E&O Insights: Pearsall on Employee Benefits
When Coverage Isn't Enough: Managing Risk a Challenge for Insureds
2013 Program Directory, Vol. II
WEST COVERAGE
Jury Awards $100,000 in Oregon Malpractice Suit
Lawsuit: California Student Recruited to Help in Drug Bust
Suncor in Colorado to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle Oil Lawsuit
Oregon Court Tosses Right to Farm Challenge
IDEA EXCHANGE
Lean Advice: Transforming Your Customer Experiences in a Lean Environment
Essentials: The Mutual Mistake Doctrine and the Purchase of Insurance
Become a 'Brand Behemoth' in Your Market by Seizing the Digital Moment
Minding Your Business: Catherine Oak
Closing Quote: Independent Agents, Regional Carriers, Innovation and Excellence
DEPARTMENTS
Opening Note
Declarations
Figures
People
Business Moves
MyNewMarkets