Insurance Journal

Insurance Journal
April 7, 2014 Issue

National Articles from April 7, 2014

Young Agents Survey – Why They Chose Insurance
Hiring That First Good Producer
How to Reach the Next Generation of Insurance Talent
What Young Agents ‘Like’ Most

Diversity and Youth: The Independent Agency System’s Challenge and Opportunity
E&O Insights: How Errors & Omissions Liability Policies Respond When Buying or Selling an Agency
Environmental Exposure: Flood Risk in the Oil & Gas Industry
Ten things to know about environmental liability
Competition Softens Rate Hikes for Architects, Engineers in 2014: Survey
P/C Reinsurance Market Softer Due to Alternative Capital: Execs
Healthcare Reform Brings Expansion to Drug & Alcohol Treatment Industry
Top 5 Riskiest States for Employee Lawsuits: Hiscox
Shareholders Sue in 94 Percent of M&As; 75 Percent Settle Before Closing: Cornerstone Research
Agency M&A in 2013 Reverted to Norm After Busy 2012: OPTIS Partners
Business Moves
Declarations
My New Markets

West Articles from April 7, 2014

Backers Drop Arizona Legislation on Workers’ Comp Benefits
California Toy Company Settles Beastie Boys Suit
Future Tsunamis Planned for by California Harbors
California Legislator Calls for Investigation into Worker Safety At LAX
California Commissioner Gives ‘App On, No Match’ Ridesharing View
People – West

South Articles from April 7, 2014

Louisiana Citizens Policyholders Receiving Application Refunds
Arkansas Regulators Warn Against Misleading Public on ACA Portals
Houston Insurance Agents Honor Dean with Outstanding Service Award
Dallas-Area Staged Accidents Scam Leads to Guilty Plea
Oklahoma to Allow ACA Non-Compliant Health Insurance Policies
People – South Central

Southeast Articles from April 7, 2014

North Carolina Driver’s Ed: Does It Work?
Florida Sees Drop in Auto No-Fault Questionable Claims
Mississippi Sets Hurricane Deductible Rule
South Carolina Coast Worries About Rising Flood Insurance Premiuns’ Effects on Historic Preservation
North Carolina Coastal Homeowners Weigh Self-Insuring for Floods Due to Premium Hikes
People – Southeast

Midwest Articles from April 7, 2014

Ohio Home, Auto Insurance Costs Still Below National Average
Teen Driver Accidents Drop 20% in Indiana
Owners of Leaky Iowa Apartments Win Suit Against Insurer
With Fix for Flood Insurance Program Deficit Delayed, Now What?
Missouri Insurance Department Celebrates 145 Years
People – Midwest

East Articles from April 7, 2014

Massachusetts to Keep Workers’ Comp Rates at Current Levels
Delaware Bill Adds Teeth to Certificate of Insurance Rules
Agents Can Help Small Businesses Stay on Top of New Risks
With Fix for Flood Insurance Program Deficit Delayed, Now What?
People – East

Insurance JournalApril 7, 2014 Issue

Young Agents Survey – Why They Chose Insurance

Hiring That First Good Producer

How to Reach the Next Generation of Insurance Talent

What Young Agents ‘Like’ Most

Diversity and Youth: The Independent Agency System’s Challenge and Opportunity

E&O Insights: How Errors & Omissions Liability Policies Respond When Buying or Selling an Agency

Environmental Exposure: Flood Risk in the Oil & Gas Industry

Ten things to know about environmental liability

Competition Softens Rate Hikes for Architects, Engineers in 2014: Survey

P/C Reinsurance Market Softer Due to Alternative Capital: Execs

Healthcare Reform Brings Expansion to Drug & Alcohol Treatment Industry

Top 5 Riskiest States for Employee Lawsuits: Hiscox

Shareholders Sue in 94 Percent of M&As; 75 Percent Settle Before Closing: Cornerstone Research

Agency M&A in 2013 Reverted to Norm After Busy 2012: OPTIS Partners

Business Moves

Declarations

My New Markets

Backers Drop Arizona Legislation on Workers’ Comp Benefits

California Toy Company Settles Beastie Boys Suit

Future Tsunamis Planned for by California Harbors

California Legislator Calls for Investigation into Worker Safety At LAX

California Commissioner Gives ‘App On, No Match’ Ridesharing View

People – West

Louisiana Citizens Policyholders Receiving Application Refunds

Arkansas Regulators Warn Against Misleading Public on ACA Portals

Houston Insurance Agents Honor Dean with Outstanding Service Award

Dallas-Area Staged Accidents Scam Leads to Guilty Plea

Oklahoma to Allow ACA Non-Compliant Health Insurance Policies

People – South Central

North Carolina Driver’s Ed: Does It Work?

Florida Sees Drop in Auto No-Fault Questionable Claims

Mississippi Sets Hurricane Deductible Rule

South Carolina Coast Worries About Rising Flood Insurance Premiuns’ Effects on Historic Preservation

North Carolina Coastal Homeowners Weigh Self-Insuring for Floods Due to Premium Hikes

People – Southeast

Ohio Home, Auto Insurance Costs Still Below National Average

Teen Driver Accidents Drop 20% in Indiana

Owners of Leaky Iowa Apartments Win Suit Against Insurer

With Fix for Flood Insurance Program Deficit Delayed, Now What?

Missouri Insurance Department Celebrates 145 Years

People – Midwest

Massachusetts to Keep Workers’ Comp Rates at Current Levels

Delaware Bill Adds Teeth to Certificate of Insurance Rules

Agents Can Help Small Businesses Stay on Top of New Risks

With Fix for Flood Insurance Program Deficit Delayed, Now What?

People – East

Insurance Journal
April 7, 2014 Issue