Insurance Journal

Insurance Journal
November 3, 2014 Issue

National Articles from November 3, 2014

Claims Trends
My New Markets
Average Claims Experience Not Enough to Retain Customers: Accenture
IICF’s Early Literacy Campaign with Sesame Workshop Inspires Parents, Industry

4 Trends to Watch in Professional Liability for Accountants
Three Trends to Watch for in Architects & Engineers Coverage
Ebola ‘Tipping Point’ Could Come By Late January, Reports RMS
Predictions on the Demise of the Independent Agent Are Premature Yet …
It’s Time to End Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp
E&O Insights: How Important Is Your E&O Policy?
Business Moves
Should Agency Owners Find or Develop Salespeople?
Understanding Condo Association & Unit Valuation
Spending on Agents Always Beats Spending on Ads
How to Determine Your Clients’ Cyber Exposures
Workers’ Comp Writers Using More Mobile Device Apps, Other Technology
Declarations
10 Things to Know About Professional Liability
MyPath Portal: Can It Lure Millennials to Insurance Careers?
How to Navigate Today’s Agency E&O Market
10 Insurance Myths

West Articles from November 3, 2014

Homeowners Sue Golf Course for Negligence in California Fire
Some Insurers Exclude Ebola; Others Offer New Products
Elmo, Insurers Promote Literacy in Downtown Los Angeles
People – West
Wyoming Offers Drive Sober App
California Jury Finds Toyota Seatbelt Caused Woman’s Paraplegia
Southern California Agent That Sold Bogus Policies Sentenced
Experts: Insurance Distribution Future Online and Personalized
Southern California Docs Bribed to Use Unsafe Spine Screws, Suits Claim

South Articles from November 3, 2014

Tougher State Malpractice Laws May Not Reduce Defensive Medicine
People – South Central
Wind Insurer Settles Lawsuit with South Texas School District
Jury Finds Texas Windstorm Insurer Adequately Paid City for Ike Claims
The Pitfalls of Rejecting a Defense Under Texas ‘Same Facts’ Test
A Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs
LWCC Chairman Emeritus Aubrey T. Temple, Jr.
LSU Flagship Campus Cleared to Buy Its Own Insurance
Contractors Need to Be Involved in the Claims Process, BELFOR CEO Says

Southeast Articles from November 3, 2014

Mississippi Reviewing 3.2% Workers’ Comp Rate Cut
Erie Insurance Enters Kentucky
OSHA Initiative Targets Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace
People – Southeast
Mississippi County Rejects State Building Code
South Carolina Approves CAT Models, Weighs Building Public Model
Homeowners No Longer Taking Back Seat to Auto for Insurers
Restricting Malpractice Suits Against Physicians May Not Reduce Defensive Medicine
Top States for Luxury Car Theft

Midwest Articles from November 3, 2014

A Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs
NOAA Says Don’t Expect a Sequel of Last Winter’s Polar Vortex
Ohio Workers’ Comp Bureau: Rates for Local Governments Falling
People – Midwest
State Farm Seeking Approval to Test Drones in Illinois
Iowa Launches New Emergency Alert System

East Articles from November 3, 2014

Mass. DOI Issues Bulletin on Policy Term Disclosure Rules
People – East
Penn. Agrees to $200M Settlement in Med Mal Fund Case

Insurance JournalNovember 3, 2014 Issue

Claims Trends

My New Markets

Average Claims Experience Not Enough to Retain Customers: Accenture

IICF’s Early Literacy Campaign with Sesame Workshop Inspires Parents, Industry

4 Trends to Watch in Professional Liability for Accountants

Three Trends to Watch for in Architects & Engineers Coverage

Ebola ‘Tipping Point’ Could Come By Late January, Reports RMS

Predictions on the Demise of the Independent Agent Are Premature Yet …

It’s Time to End Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp

E&O Insights: How Important Is Your E&O Policy?

Business Moves

Should Agency Owners Find or Develop Salespeople?

Understanding Condo Association & Unit Valuation

Spending on Agents Always Beats Spending on Ads

How to Determine Your Clients’ Cyber Exposures

Workers’ Comp Writers Using More Mobile Device Apps, Other Technology

Declarations

10 Things to Know About Professional Liability

MyPath Portal: Can It Lure Millennials to Insurance Careers?

How to Navigate Today’s Agency E&O Market

10 Insurance Myths

Homeowners Sue Golf Course for Negligence in California Fire

Some Insurers Exclude Ebola; Others Offer New Products

Elmo, Insurers Promote Literacy in Downtown Los Angeles

People – West

Wyoming Offers Drive Sober App

California Jury Finds Toyota Seatbelt Caused Woman’s Paraplegia

Southern California Agent That Sold Bogus Policies Sentenced

Experts: Insurance Distribution Future Online and Personalized

Southern California Docs Bribed to Use Unsafe Spine Screws, Suits Claim

Tougher State Malpractice Laws May Not Reduce Defensive Medicine

People – South Central

Wind Insurer Settles Lawsuit with South Texas School District

Jury Finds Texas Windstorm Insurer Adequately Paid City for Ike Claims

The Pitfalls of Rejecting a Defense Under Texas ‘Same Facts’ Test

A Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs

LWCC Chairman Emeritus Aubrey T. Temple, Jr.

LSU Flagship Campus Cleared to Buy Its Own Insurance

Contractors Need to Be Involved in the Claims Process, BELFOR CEO Says

Mississippi Reviewing 3.2% Workers’ Comp Rate Cut

Erie Insurance Enters Kentucky

OSHA Initiative Targets Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace

People – Southeast

Mississippi County Rejects State Building Code

South Carolina Approves CAT Models, Weighs Building Public Model

Homeowners No Longer Taking Back Seat to Auto for Insurers

Restricting Malpractice Suits Against Physicians May Not Reduce Defensive Medicine

Top States for Luxury Car Theft

A Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs

NOAA Says Don’t Expect a Sequel of Last Winter’s Polar Vortex

Ohio Workers’ Comp Bureau: Rates for Local Governments Falling

People – Midwest

State Farm Seeking Approval to Test Drones in Illinois

Iowa Launches New Emergency Alert System

Mass. DOI Issues Bulletin on Policy Term Disclosure Rules

People – East

Penn. Agrees to $200M Settlement in Med Mal Fund Case

Insurance Journal
November 3, 2014 Issue