April 20, 2009 Young Agents Survey/Big "I" Issue Medical Professional Liability Inland Marine/ Transportation/Cargo

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• Features
  California 2008 Workers’ Comp Premiums Written Decrease 20%
  The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has...
• Business Moves
  Business Moves
  Nationwide Mutual Insurance Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Mutual...
• Idea Exchange
  Medical Liability Policies Are Typically Claims-Made
  Retroactive Period Serves to Limit Liability Period Medical...
• Features
  Washington Implements Flood Insurance Coverage Law
  Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed Senate Bill 5417, an act...
• Declarations
  Declarations
  Chinese Drywall Concerns "I believe you're going to see this is...
• It Figures
  It Figures
  12 Number of tropical storms Colorado State's hurricane team...
• Legal Beat
  Examinations Under Oath: The Basics
  Understanding the Rights and Obligations Imposed on the Insured One...
• Features
  Arizona’s Wildfire Season Poses Risks for Homeowners
  As the drought in the Southwest worsens, the wildfire season in...
• Features
  California Reconsiders En Banc Decisions
  The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has decided to...
• People & Places
  People
  Thoits Insurance of San Jose, Calif., promoted Paul Saich to CEO....
• Features
  Nevada Court Addresses Medical Malpractice Backlog
  The Nevada Supreme Court is taking steps to resolve a backlog of...
• Features
  Timing Earthquake Coverage
  Timing an Earthquake Coverage Purchase Is Like Trying to Time the...
• Features
  Crime Warp: Recession Driving a Rise in Vehicle Give-Ups
  As America's economy slogs through this once-in-a-generation...
• Features
  Colorado Senate Panel Looks at Workers’ Comp to Fund Higher Ed
  Colorado lawmakers are looking at a plan to take $500 million from...
• Editor's Note
  Blowing Smoke
  Arsonists' handiwork has dominated headlines in the past several...
• Features
  Don’t Cheap Out on the Training
  And Other Lessons from High-Performing Agencies Use your agency...
• Features
  Inspiring People to Commit to Something Bigger Than Themselves
  Sometimes a Little Adversity Goes a Long Way, Thomco CEO Says A...
• Features
  Colorado Defeats Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Bill
  Colorado lawmakers voted down SB 103, the Unfair Claims Practices...

National Coverage

• Features
  The Freedom to Grow
  What Young Agents Value About Being Independent Profile of Young...
• Features
  Independence Through Teamwork
  While the tendency is for independent agents to stress their...
• Features
  Somali Pirates Step up Attacks; Exemption Renewal for Europe’s Insurers
  Pirates have stepped up their attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Aden...
• Features
  50 Things Independent Agents Like LEAST
  The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked...
• Features
  Rates Rising on U.S. Property Catastrophe Reinsurance
  A new industry briefing shows reinsurance rates continuing to...
• Features
  Recession Affecting Both Supply and Demand for Insurance Coverage
  Commercial insurance follows a boom-and-bust pricing cycle thought to...
• Features
  Special Delivery: Added Value with Cargo Insurance
  As Cargo Theft Rises, Carriers' Special Investigative Units Offer...
• Features
  101 Things Young Agents Like MOST
  The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked...
• Features
  Marine Cargo Insurance for Small to Mid-Size Businesses Doesn’t Have to Sink the Ship
  Importers and exporters that ship only a modest volume of goods do...
• Closing Quote
  Too Big to Fail
  How the Feds Can Address Systemic Risk Without Creating More...
• Features
  On the Road to Latin American Opportunity
  As a large region with solid prospects for long-term growth, Latin...
• Minding Your Business
  Renewal Strategies in Challenging Times
  In today's challenging times, retaining current agency business is...
• Features
  Frequency Down but Severity Still a Problem for Medical Liability Insurers
  Like just about any company anywhere on earth, medical liability...
• Features
  Make the iConnection: Engage Your Future Leaders
  Talent Strategies for Understanding Generation Y Employees "They all...
• Features
  P/C Insurers Profitable in 2008 Despite Big Hits From Catastrophes, Financial Crisis
  Property/casualty insurers remained profitable in 2008 despite taking...
• Features
  8 Ways to Improve Your Sales Timing and Your Income
  Timing is everything in life and in insurance sales. Talk to a new...
• Features
  Get in Touch with Gen Y
  Why the Modern Workplace Is Important for the Next Generation of...
• New Markets
  New Markets
  The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...
• Features
  Finding Solutions for Emerging E&O Risks
  Excess and Surplus Lines Market Offers a Place For Challenging Risks...

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