Insurance Journal Magazine
July 24, 2017 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume II
In this Issue
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FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Bureau Rolls Out 2018 Experience Mod Estimator
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has launched the... -
FeaturesMarijuana Sales Exceed Expectations of Las Vegas Store Owners
Recreational marijuana sales have exceeded the expectations of Las... -
FeaturesLobbyists at California Conference Call D.C. Vs. Sacramento Tension ‘Palpable’
The tension between Washington, D.C., and Sacramento seems to have... -
FeaturesCarrier Poll Shows Many Agents Expect Minor Tech Disruption by 2020
A new poll conducted by a Seattle, Wash.-based carrier that asked... -
FeaturesCalifornia Commissioner Wants Investigation Following Airline Near Miss
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, who was a passenger on... -
FeaturesCalifornia Workers’ Comp Medical Review Runs Through 13K Disputes Every Month
A progress report from the California Department of Industrial... -
FeaturesStudy: California Insureds Would Pay $1.9B More if Congress Passes Border Adjustment Tax
Californians would face $1.9 billion in higher insurance costs if... -
FeaturesCalifornia Department of Workers’ Comp Says 441K-Plus Lien Declarations Filed
The California Division of Workers' Compensation is reporting that... -
People & PlacesPeople – West
Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Stephen Glazier vice president...
National Coverage
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National NewsBurand’s State of P/C Insurance Industry Part 2: How to Pick Winners as More Carriers Consolidate or Waste Away
Editor's Note: This is the second of two articles by Burand based on... -
Editor's NoteMarijuana Dispensaries and Crime
A new study published in the July issue of the Journal of Urban... -
Idea ExchangeThe Wedge: 3-Step Super Formula to Growing a Million Dollar Book
"If you build up their confidence they will set higher goals and push... -
FeaturesGovernment’s Disruption in Insurtech Market: The Zebra CEO
Unsurprisingly, discussion surrounding government's role in free... -
FeaturesHow to Succeed in a Soft Insurance Market
It's no secret that the insurance marketplace right now is extremely... -
Idea Exchange4 Ways to Help New Producers Beat the Odds
To say that most new producers don't hit the ground running is an... -
FeaturesMajor Cyber Attack Could Cost Global Economy $53 Billion: Lloyd’s
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion... -
FeaturesInsurers Say Legal Malpractice Claims Hold Steady But Defense Costs Rise
Most leading legal malpractice insurers saw claims level off in 2016... -
FeaturesMy New Markets
Universal Security Policy Market Detail: Encompass Insurance's... -
FeaturesPrivacy Is New Hot Workplace Issue for EPLI Claims
About 40 percent of employment practices liability policies (EPLI)... -
FeaturesThe Dangerous Art of Selfies: Why Museums Should Take Note
Museum visitors snapping selfies are driving a spike in accidents... -
FeaturesMinding Your Business: Agency Financial Management 101
What makes the difference between an average agency owner and a great... -
FeaturesSign of the Times – Brokers vs. Carriers on a Classic Soft Market
Brokers vs. Carriers on a Classic Soft Market Chief executive... -
FeaturesNonstandard Auto Market Continues to Fall; Sector Posts Worst Loss Ratio in Decade: A.M. Best
Loss ratios and operating ratios for the U.S. nonstandard auto... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, After Inc. EPIC Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Reasonable Doubt "Because of this intervening weather event, the...
