Insurance Journal Magazine
February 9, 2009 Small Business Insurance/BOPs Errors & Omissions Nonprofits/Social Services/ Public Entities
In this Issue
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FeaturesStart-Up Stories: How New Agencies Are Competing
A Crop of Newly-Formed Agencies Is Defying the Hard Economy and Soft... -
FeaturesOhio Caps Workers’ Comp Experience Mods
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) board of directors has... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota Eyes Allowing Self-Insurance
A North Dakota state agency is the only entity that can legally sell... -
FeaturesAgents Win When Sheboygan’s Fall-ing Mutual is Saved
A few years ago, Sheboygan Falls independent agents were working with... -
Closing Quote5 Risk Management Challenges for Public Entities in Today’s Economy
Local governments increased their commitment to risk management over... -
FeaturesStarting an Agency? Go Rural, Think Small
Question: How many people does it take to support an insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Middle Strategy "This truly is a strategic move not a financial move.... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Liberty Mutual, Wausau Liberty Mutual Group, which sells insurance... -
It FiguresIt Figures
1 in 502,544 The odds of dying in an aircraft accident, according to... -
FeaturesWisconsin Court Sides with Insurer on Denying Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an insurance... -
FeaturesNebraska Volunteers Have Immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters in Nebraska have the... -
People & PlacesPeople
Former Iowa Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Vaughan, Ph.D., has... -
FeaturesIndiana Teachers Seek Some Immunity
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide qualified... -
FeaturesSystematic Sales Strategy Should Be Priority No. 2 for Agency Managers
In this hard economy coupled with the soft market, most agencies...
National Coverage
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Carrier WatchInsurers’ Stocks Down 14%; Middle Market Carriers Active in Intermediary Acquisitions
Stock Price: Commercial lines stocks mirrored those of major indices... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesHuman Services Agencies Can Benefit from Agent Advice, Especially in Challenging Economic Times
Custom Coverages and Loss Control Can Help Non-Profits Survive While... -
FeaturesEmployee-Powered Excellence
With a Conservative View on Growth and Employees as Owners, J. Smith... -
Features5 Business Owner Policy Gaps and Pitfalls Agents Should Watch Out For
Business owner policies, traditionally referred to simply as BOPs,... -
Minding Your BusinessTime Management
10 Tricks of the Trade Time is the only resource we cannot recreate... -
FeaturesHow to Avoid Agency Errors and Omissions Claims
Advising Clients on Specific Dollar Values of Coverages They Need to... -
FeaturesStudy Shows Need for Standardizing Nursing Home Social Workers’ Credentials
Only Half of Nursing Homes Surveyed Employ Social Workers with... -
FeaturesPros and Cons of Running a Small Business Unit
Agencies Say SBUs Take Dedication, Technology But Offer Profitability...
