Insurance Journal Magazine
November 8, 2004 Agriculture
In this Issue
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FeaturesRemedyTemp to Appeal Workers' Comp Case Appeals Court Ruling
The California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), will not be... -
FeaturesS&P Revises Overall Property/Casualty Outlook to Negative
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised its outlook on the... -
NewsbriefsORE. DRIVERS SEE LESS IN AUTO PREMIUMS:
Oregon drivers are reportedly spending less than the national average... -
NewsbriefsWASH. BUSINESS COSTS RISING:
The WashACE annual report that lists key indicators of the state's... -
NewsbriefsISO: INSURERS WILL PAY ESTIMATED $3.245 BILLION ON HURRICANE JEANNE CLAIMS:
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
NewsbriefsWY. HEALTHCARE LAUDED BY CARH:
The Wyoming Healthcare Commission was lauded by the Coalition for... -
NewsbriefsTRIA EXTENSION UNCERTAIN:
Insurers doing business in urban areas need to examine their business... -
New MarketsCommercial Agribusiness
Nuts & Bolts: The Seattle, Wash.-based Mattei Companies is offering a... -
New MarketsExcess Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Salmen Insurance Services is offering a new excess... -
New MarketsWorkers’ Compensation
Nuts & Bolts: Appleby & Sterling Inc. is now offering workers' comp... -
New MarketsLessors’ Risks Program
Nuts & Bolts: Appleby & Sterling Inc. is offering a lessors' risks... -
New MarketsD&O Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has created... -
New MarketsP/C Agent E&O Program
Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Programs expanded its existing... -
New MarketsGarage Package
Nuts & Bolts: Superior Access Insurance Services Inc. (SAIS),... -
FeaturesStudy Lauds Driver Stability Systems for Car Crashes, SUV Accidents
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems appear to be effective in... -
FeaturesLegislative watchdogs put a fresh spin on traditional lobbying techniques
Lobbying has been around for as long as any single profession has... -
Fraud RoundupOre. Man Must Stop Selling Insurance
Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has... -
Fraud RoundupThree Arrests in California Fraud Case
An investigation has resulted in three arrests on felony insurance... -
FeaturesStudy: Malpractice Caps Would Save Companies 15 Percent
Groups for and against capping noneconomic damage awards for medical... -
FeaturesUnderinsured Homeowner Problem Revisited on Anniversary of Calif. Wildfires
Replacement cost, policy limits, and non-renewal of policies were the... -
FeaturesStates Loathe to Lose Say Over Insurance Plans
Strong objections are being voiced in the states to part of President... -
FeaturesCalif. Commissioner Proposes New Broker Regulations, AG Steps In
In response to New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's charges... -
FeaturesSpitzer Probe Widens Across the Country
Oct. 15, 2004: Marsh announces an immediate suspension of its... -
FeaturesAgents Watching Spitzer Broker Fraud Charges Closely
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's filing on Oct. 14 of... -
FeaturesASCnet Conferees Hear How to Manage a Profitable Business
The latest technologies that allow independent agents and brokers to... -
FeaturesIICF Bridge Week Celebration: A Look at the Public and the Industry
The nearest way to come at glory is to do for conscience what you... -
FeaturesNew Study Details Arizona's Workers' Compensation System
According to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research... -
Parting ShotsBig “I” Takes Proactive Approach to Issues in the Spitzer Investigation
By now, you probably are aware that insurance broker Marsh & McLennan... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Robert Campeau Irvine, Calif.-based SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance... -
FeaturesEnhancing Communication Skills
An insurance agency's main function is to serve as the conduit to... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal When Selling Business Insurance
Every business insurance prospect yearns to be treated as an... -
RatingsMarsh & McLennan Cos. Lowered
Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its counterparty credit... -
RatingsWillis Placed on Credit Watch Neg
S&P placed its "BBB-" counterparty credit rating on Willis Group... -
RatingsAon Corp. Lowered
S&P lowered its counterparty credit rating on Aon Corp. to "BBB+/A-2"... -
RatingsFireman’s Fund Downgraded
S&P lowered its counterparty and financial strength ratings on... -
Cover StoryIt’s a Wonderful Bank
Community banks have come a long way since Jimmy Stewart's character... -
FeaturesFor Farm Mutuals, Mergers May be ‘Good, Bad or Ugly’ but Still Worth Considering
One mutual insurance company merger works out like a dream, while...
