Oregon Irrigators Out of Water as Drought Persists August 4, 2014 In the third year of a drought, reservoirs in far Eastern Oregon are low, and farmers are running out of...
Fertilizer Makers Place Blame on City in West, Texas, Explosion August 4, 2014 Two fertilizer companies that sued following a deadly Texas explosion are claiming the small town deserves blame for failing to...
Allstate Seeks Agents in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii August 4, 2014 Allstate Insurance Co. plans to add several local agency owners in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii in 2014. Allstate’s...
Why risk it? August 4, 2014 By Gary W. Miller Effective Non-Piracy Agreements Protect Your Business Owning an insurance agency does not equate to “owning” the customers it services. If...
Energy Market Dynamics of Shifting Shale August 4, 2014 By Daniel Byrne The expansion of shale resource extraction encompasses several interrelated elements, including exploration risk, infrastructure project risk, and the risks associated...
10 Things to Know About Auto August 4, 2014 State Farm, the largest private auto insurer in the U.S., reported $33.6 billion in direct premiums written for private passenger...
Rebates, Referrals and Rewards in Texas – What’s OK and What’s Not? August 4, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones What are the rules governing insurance agents in Texas on rebates, referrals and rewards, and why do they matter? For...
Small Commercial Lines: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly August 4, 2014 By Chris Burand Small commercial lines is suddenly the Cinderella of the insurance industry. The previously unwanted stepchild turned beauty queen is being...
Chinese Drywall Maker Ordered to Pay $55,000, Stop Doing Business in U.S. August 4, 2014 A federal judge in New Orleans has ordered a China-based maker of drywall to pay $55,000 in penalties and attorney...
Privately-Held Independent Property/Casualty Agencies August 4, 2014 About This Report: Welcome to the 10th annual Insurance Journal Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agencies report. The Top 100 list...