Insurance Journal Magazine
March 12, 2007 2007 Agency Salary Survey Agency Technology/Public Entities Agribusiness/Farm & Ranch
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Nevada lawmakers debate policy on drug tests for injured workers... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Cloned food claims "Because meat from cloned animals could be mixed... -
FeaturesLindeen to runfor Mont. State Auditor
Former congressional candidate Monica Lindeen has announced she will... -
FeaturesProtecting customer data under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Insurance agents and brokers constantly deal with customers' personal... -
FeaturesStolen painting found in Spielberg’s home
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Art Crime Team... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Insurers lose steam in auto rate reg fight A California Superior... -
FeaturesColo. passes seat belt,motorcycle helmet bills
The Colorado House has passed a bill that would require children... -
Closing QuoteEthics is everything
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting Society and American... -
It FiguresFigures
$1.25 billion Amount State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.... -
FeaturesUnderstanding coverage gaps in farm/ranch policies
When underwriting farms and ranches, it's important to understand the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Royal Sun, Arrowpoint Capital Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matthew... -
People & PlacesPeople
Markel Insurance Co. named Thomas K. "Smitty" Smith vice president of... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Hog heaven
Buckling up when you drive a car or wearing a helmet when you are on... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Massage business owner pleads guilty A Glendale, Calif., skin care... -
FeaturesIndustry needs to leverage enterprise risk management, study says
Property/casualty insurance companies need to do a better job of... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently launched Wedding... -
Editor's NoteHog heaven
Buckling up when you drive a car or wearing a helmet when you are on... -
NewsbriefsLINDEEN TO RUN FOR MONT. STATE AUDITOR
Former congressional candidate Monica Lindeen has announced she will... -
CurrentsIndustry needs to leverage enterprise risk management, study says
Property/casualty insurance companies need to do a better job of... -
CurrentsNevada lawmakers debate policy on drug tests for injured workers
Injured Nevada workers could face required drug tests to prevail in... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Cloned food claims "Because meat from cloned animals could be mixed... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1.25 billion Amount State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.... -
CurrentsStolen painting found in Spielberg’s home
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Art Crime Team... -
NewsbriefsCOLO. PASSES SEAT BELT, MOTORCYCLE HELMET BILLS
The Colorado House has passed a bill that would require children... -
CurrentsInsurers lose steam in auto rate reg fight
A California Superior Court judge has thrown out a lawsuit that... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Markel Insurance Co. named Thomas K. "Smitty" Smith vice president of... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
FeaturesUnderstanding coverage gaps in farm/ranch policies
When underwriting farms and ranches, it's important to understand the... -
Legal BeatProtecting customer data under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Insurance agents and brokers constantly deal with customers' personal... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently launched Wedding... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Massage business owner pleads guilty A Glendale, Calif., skin care... -
Closing QuoteEthics is everything
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting Society and American... -
FeaturesThe impact of contingent commissions on independent agencies
How much do independent agencies rely on contingency income and could... -
Cover StoryInsurance Journal’s Exclusive Agency Salary Survey
More independent insurance agencies gave salary increases in 2006... -
CurrentsProspecting in the 21st Century: Using the Internet to find prospects
Former agent and technology guru provides tips on working the Web... -
CurrentsIndustry gears up for more federal terrorism insurance debates
Advocates say the coverage still vital to national security and a... -
CurrentsMore than half of adults could be in need of disability coverage
Most Americans are not prepared to deal with the possibility of... -
FeaturesCoverage or price? Package or mono-line?
Weighing the options on purchasing public officials' and educators'... -
NewsbriefsRISK MANAGEMENT A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
Fairfax, Va.-based Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI), a nonprofit... -
Minding Your BusinessCompensation for employee benefits staff should mirror commercial lines
In our travels as consultants to the insurance industry, we have... -
FeaturesWhere can the agricultural producer turn for economic relief?
Winter storms force farmers and ranchers to take a close look at how... -
CurrentsCaribbean nations establish joint disaster insurance pool
Caribbean countries joined by outside donors and international and... -
NewsbriefsFITCH LOOKS AT EFFECTS OF REINSURANCE PROPOSAL
Fitch Ratings says it does not believe that individual (re)insurers'... -
CurrentsNumber of catastrophe-related laws enacted rose significantly in 2006
State lawmakers ready to exceed or outpace last year's total Enacted... -
CurrentsMexican trucks to travel deeper into U.S. roadways
Safety advocates say move will endanger motorists and could threaten... -
CurrentsA.M. Best likes what it sees in property/casualty personal lines segment
Rating and industry analysts at A.M. Best are maintaining their... -
FeaturesWhat lies ahead for agency compensation? Agents could benefit from incentive pay plans replacing contigent income
Incentive pay plans for agents that some insurers are implementing to... -
CurrentsInsurance exec: China offers lessons in globalization for U.S. and world
C.V. Starr's Greenberg on China's economic revolution and making the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesInsurance Journal’s Exclusive 2006 Agency Salary Survey
More independent insurance agencies gave salary increases in 2006... -
FeaturesCaribbean nations establish joint disaster insurance pool
Caribbean countries joined by outside donors and international and... -
FeaturesThe impact of contingent commissions on independent agencies
Debate continues in the insurance industry regarding the future of... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
A.M. Best likes what it sees in property/casualty personal lines... -
FeaturesMore than half of adults could be in need of disability coverage
Most Americans are not prepared to deal with the possibility of... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Risk management a higher priority for government entities Fairfax,... -
News CurrentsNumber of catastrophe-related laws enacted rose significantly in 2006
Enacted catastrophe-related laws increased dramatically in the states... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Mexican trucks to travel deeper into U.S. roadways Safety advocates... -
Cover StoriesCoverage or price? Package or mono-line?
It's an age-old insurance question, whether talking property,... -
FeaturesWhat lies ahead for agency compensation?
Incentive pay plans for agents that some insurers are implementing to... -
FeaturesIndustry gears up for more federal terrorism insurance debates
News Currents Insurance industry advocates urged Congress yet again... -
FeaturesWhere can the agricultural producer turn for economic relief?
In the wake of the devastating January 2007 agricultural events,... -
FeaturesInsurance exec: China offers lessons in globalization for U.S. and world
I am not going to talk about regulation, not yet. I will soon but it... -
FeaturesCloser Look: Agency Technology
Technology expert Steve Anderson of The Anderson Network Inc., a... -
FeaturesFitch looks at effects of reinsurance proposal
Fitch Ratings says it does not believe that individual (re)insurers'... -
Minding Your BusinessMinding Your Business
In our travels as consultants to the insurance industry, we have...
