Insurance Journal Magazine
December 1, 2008 Program Directory, Vol. II
In this Issue
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Features
U.S. Senate Candidates (Not all those listed were up for election in... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
State Auto, Rockhill Insurance Group State Automobile Mutual... -
FeaturesEstimating the Credit Crisis Insurance Losses
On Nov. 5, 2008, the insurance information firm Advisen issued an... -
FeaturesWanted: Agencies Focusing on Hispanic Market
The brains behind the insurance agency consolidation firm Confie... -
FeaturesAgents Speak Out on ‘Putting Back the Pieces’ After Brooke
Brooke Group Declares Bankruptcy, Faces Rico Charges, More Lawsuits... -
FeaturesInsurance Dollars an Electoral Force in Midwestern States
Congressional candidates from the Midwestern states of Illinois,... -
Editor's NoteIndustry Contributes Big Bucks to Midwest Candidates
Candidates on Both Sides of the Aisle Benefit Interestingly enough,... -
People & PlacesPeople
Safeco Insurance and Indiana Insurance, both Liberty Mutual Agency... -
Closing QuoteWhat the 2008 Election Means for Independent Agents
With incoming President-elect Barack Obama and major increases in the... -
FeaturesEmployee Retention: A Best Bet in Any Economy
Employee retention programs drive better bottom line performance in... -
FeaturesDon’t Just Translate It
Why Advertising for Hispanic Consumers Should be Written in Spanish... -
It FiguresIt Figures
1.4 Million According to the Michigan AAA, an estimated 1.4 million... -
FeaturesHow Valuing Diversity Can Boost Sales
Federal and state laws make discrimination in the workplace illegal... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Obama on Climate, Jobs "My presidency will mark a new chapter in...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAon Outlines Insurance Program for Troubled Financial Assets
In testimony in mid-November before the House Committee on Financial... -
FeaturesThere’s No Wrong or Right Time for an M&A
But Finding Financing Has Gotten Tougher When it comes to acquiring... -
FeaturesSomali Pirates Heighten Menace
Insurers Increasingly Concerned Over Growing Threat of Attacks Yo,... -
FeaturesAll Claims Are Local
Multinational Claims Require Knowledge of Culture, Currency and Legal... -
FeaturesEnvironmental Liability: What’s Good Today, Could Be Bad Tomorrow
Environmental Insurance Delivers the Best Shield of Defense Against... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Features17th Annual Program Directory, Volume II
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 17th Annual Program Directory, Volume... -
FeaturesProgram Market’s ‘Best in Class’
Four Program Administrators Join the Ranks of Best Practices... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Expects U.S. To Adopt Federal Regulation of Insurance
Pushed by the global economic crisis, the United States is expected... -
FeaturesNew Catastrophe Bonds on Hold Pending Reinsurance Market Hardening
Disaster insurance bonds are one of the few assets to make any money... -
Minding Your BusinessSales & Marketing Planning
Part 1: Setting Your Course It is that time of year again; time to...
