Insurance Journal

Insurance Journal
September 8, 2014 Issue

National Articles from September 8, 2014

High on Marijuana Insurance
Why a Wall Street Model Is Needed
Changes in Washington
Marijuana Coverage in the Wild West

Marijuana and Workers’ Comp
Young Male vs. Young Female
Take Time to Minimize Your Exposure to E&O Claims
State of the Market: Surplus Lines Bounces Back
Why Independent Agents Should Take Advantage of a Higher Standard of Care
Engaging Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today
Employment Growth Leads to Workers’ Comp Benefit, Cost Uptick
Insurance Experts: Does It Really Take One to Know One?
A.M. Best Downgrades Tower Group Again
Surplus Carriers Search for Growth Never Ends
E&O Insights: Managing Disasters from an E&O Perspective
Coverholders Playing Greater Role in Lloyd’s Global Expansion
Near National P/C Carriers Identified for 2014
The Impact of Prior Work Exclusions and Sunset Provisions in CGL Policies
My New Markets
Business Moves
Declarations

West Articles from September 8, 2014

Report: 1-in-6 Construction Workers in California Part of ‘Informal Economy’
Utah City Argues It’s Not at Fault for Landslide
Hot Weather Takes Toll On Washington Wheat Crop
Settlements Against Uninsured New Mexico Rail Service Reach Nearly $8M
Insureds Rarely Have Home Inventories Despite Benefits, Say Claims Pros
Widespread Damage from Napa Jolt
U.S. Retailers Warned About Hacking Software
New Mexico Traffic Deaths Up 20% This Year
Hawaii’s Post-Storm Disaster Request Denied by FEMA
People – West

South Articles from September 8, 2014

Oklahoma to Require Earthquake Insurance Education for Producers
Fertilizer Makers Place Blame on City in West, Texas, Explosion
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty in Crash Staging Case
Louisiana AG Files Suit Against State Farm over Auto Repair Practices
Texas Bugatti Owner Destroys Vehicle in Insurance Fraud Scheme
Prevention, Improved Response Stressed in West Explosion Report
Everyone Likes a Hard Insurance Market, Right?
Louisiana’s Homeowners Market Stronger 9 Years after Katrina
People – South Central

Southeast Articles from September 8, 2014

Southeast on Track to Develop ‘Megalopolis’ from Raleigh to Atlanta
Kentucky Approves Lower Workers’ Comp Loss Costs
Judge’s Ruling Leaves Florida Workers’ Comp System in Limbo
Freedom Industries’ Insurance Plan Favors Nonprofits
Florida’s Flood Agency Halts in Tampa Bay
South Carolina: Kickball Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Florida Weighs 2.5% Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
People – Southeast

Midwest Articles from September 8, 2014

Missouri Insurance Director: Claims from Ferguson Riots Limited to Businesses
People – Midwest

East Articles from September 8, 2014

Nationwide Brand Back in N.J. Market
MAPFRE Enters Mass. Life Insurance Market
Over 1,300 Claims Filed After Revere Tornado
Delaware WC Panel Begins Work
People – East

Insurance JournalSeptember 8, 2014 Issue

High on Marijuana Insurance

Why a Wall Street Model Is Needed

Changes in Washington

Marijuana Coverage in the Wild West

Marijuana and Workers’ Comp

Young Male vs. Young Female

Take Time to Minimize Your Exposure to E&O Claims

State of the Market: Surplus Lines Bounces Back

Why Independent Agents Should Take Advantage of a Higher Standard of Care

Engaging Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today

Employment Growth Leads to Workers’ Comp Benefit, Cost Uptick

Insurance Experts: Does It Really Take One to Know One?

A.M. Best Downgrades Tower Group Again

Surplus Carriers Search for Growth Never Ends

E&O Insights: Managing Disasters from an E&O Perspective

Coverholders Playing Greater Role in Lloyd’s Global Expansion

Near National P/C Carriers Identified for 2014

The Impact of Prior Work Exclusions and Sunset Provisions in CGL Policies

My New Markets

Business Moves

Declarations

Report: 1-in-6 Construction Workers in California Part of ‘Informal Economy’

Utah City Argues It’s Not at Fault for Landslide

Hot Weather Takes Toll On Washington Wheat Crop

Settlements Against Uninsured New Mexico Rail Service Reach Nearly $8M

Insureds Rarely Have Home Inventories Despite Benefits, Say Claims Pros

Widespread Damage from Napa Jolt

U.S. Retailers Warned About Hacking Software

New Mexico Traffic Deaths Up 20% This Year

Hawaii’s Post-Storm Disaster Request Denied by FEMA

People – West

Oklahoma to Require Earthquake Insurance Education for Producers

Fertilizer Makers Place Blame on City in West, Texas, Explosion

Texas Woman Pleads Guilty in Crash Staging Case

Louisiana AG Files Suit Against State Farm over Auto Repair Practices

Texas Bugatti Owner Destroys Vehicle in Insurance Fraud Scheme

Prevention, Improved Response Stressed in West Explosion Report

Everyone Likes a Hard Insurance Market, Right?

Louisiana’s Homeowners Market Stronger 9 Years after Katrina

People – South Central

Southeast on Track to Develop ‘Megalopolis’ from Raleigh to Atlanta

Kentucky Approves Lower Workers’ Comp Loss Costs

Judge’s Ruling Leaves Florida Workers’ Comp System in Limbo

Freedom Industries’ Insurance Plan Favors Nonprofits

Florida’s Flood Agency Halts in Tampa Bay

South Carolina: Kickball Injury Covered by Workers’ Compensation

Florida Weighs 2.5% Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease

People – Southeast

Missouri Insurance Director: Claims from Ferguson Riots Limited to Businesses

People – Midwest

Nationwide Brand Back in N.J. Market

MAPFRE Enters Mass. Life Insurance Market

Over 1,300 Claims Filed After Revere Tornado

Delaware WC Panel Begins Work

People – East

Insurance Journal
September 8, 2014 Issue