Preparing Your Clients for Vacation

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Preparing Your Clients for Vacation Don't let it become a nightmare! Learn what your clients should know in this all-new webinar. Vacation time! A time to relax and enjoy family. A time to let your hair down and have a little fun. It's a time your clients look forward to all year. However, vacation time may actually increase the chances that your clients will suffer a loss. Worse yet, because they are away from home and likely engaging in unusual activities, some of these losses may be excluded (or severely limited) unless the proper steps are taken by you – the agent. Click Here to Register What you will learn in this webinar: Coverage gaps when renting a condo or hotel Insurance issues when renting those "toys" (wave runners, 4-wheelers, snow mobiles, etc.) The exposures and coverage issues when renting a car Foreign travel insurance problems When you register, you get: Access to the live webinar Video and Audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Join us this Wednesday, June 1st for this one-hour training webinar. (PLUS, all registrants will receive video and audio recordings of the webinar, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience). Space is limited! Click Here to Reserve Your Spot! Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89 when you register today! (special pricing expires Tuesday, May 31) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x120. Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Time: 1:30pm EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 Hour Price: Save $40 until May 31st! Register today for just $89! Click Here to Register Instructor: Terry Tadlock, CIC, CPCU, CRIS Industry veteran, coverage expert and President of Coastal Plains Insurance, LLC More Great Training Coming Soon: Business Income: It's Easier Than You Think (5-Part Series) - Business income is the MOST important property coverage any insured can buy. Discover how simple the coverage really is during this five-part web series. Performance Management Process - Learn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization. Leadership Land Mines and How to Avoid Them - Explore the most common land mines that can undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Learn strategies to overcome your mistakes and minimize their impact on your team. Producer Performance Development Program (8 Sessions) - This program is designed for newer producers and will re-energize experienced producers who have lost the edge in developing new business. Developing Producer Compensation & Agency Perpetuation Plans - Through this course, agency owners, sales managers, and financial officers will begin to see how vital the concept of compensation analysis is to the success of its company. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Weekly Reader Picks: Monday, May 30, 2011

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May 30, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. German Insurer Organized Orgy for Best Salesmen May 23, 2011 -- A German insurance company says it organized an orgy with prostitutes in a renowned Hungarian spa to reward its best salesmen. A spokesman for Ergo insurance said one of its subsidiaries had organized the party in Budapest's art nouveau Gellert ... 2. P/C Insurers Facing Record Losses from Weather May 24, 2011 -- Devastating tornadoes, floods, earthquakes overseas and a busier-than-usual hurricane season have U.S. insurance companies bracing for record losses in 2011. Insurers could suffer as much as $10 billion from weather-related losses in the United ... 3. U.S. Refuses to Pay Michigan Insurer for Ferrari Wrecked by FBI Agent May 23, 2011 -- The U.S. Justice Department has refused to pay $750,000 to a Michigan insurance company for a Ferrari that was wrecked in Kentucky while driven by an FBI agent. In a recent response to a lawsuit in Detroit, the Justice Department insisted it's ... 4. Joplin, Missouri Tornado Insured Loss Estimate: $3 Billion May 24, 2011 -- The tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri could cost the insurance industry between  $1 billion and $3 billion, according to catastrophe modeling firm Eqecat. The tornado is the deadliest to hit the U.S. since 1947 and the first single tornado ... 5. Florida Court Knocks Out Hulk Hogan Claim Against Agency May 17, 2011 -- A Pinellas County, Florida judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Terry Bollea, better known as celebrity wrestler Hulk Hogan, in a matter stemming from his son's 2007 car crash that left passenger, Nick Graziano, with permanent brain damage. Though ... 6. Philly Police Kill Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Insurance Agent May 25, 2011 -- Authorities have identified the fatal stabbing suspect fatally shot by Philadelphia police over the weekend. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports officers shot and killed 22-year-old Eric Radcliff because he lunged at them with a knife as they tried to ... 7. Drunk, Joyriding Husband Covered by Insurance in Michigan for Crash May 27, 2011 -- A western Michigan man excluded from his wife's insurance policy still is eligible for benefits in a drunken crash, thanks to a line of court decisions that covers joyriders from the same family. The state appeals court this week reluctantly ... 8. Suit Filed in Boy’s Fatal Fall After Lakers Game May 26, 2011 -- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of a 2-year-old boy who plunged to his death from a skybox after a Los Angeles Lakers game in November, alleging there are unsafe conditions at Staples Center that must be fixed. The suit filed in ... 9. States Hit Hardest by Recent Tornadoes Among Least Insured May 27, 2011 -- Many of the states hammered by what's already the deadliest year for tornadoes in more than half a century have among the nation's highest rates of homes without hazard insurance despite being among the most twister-prone, data analyzed by The ... 10. Allstate Targets Online Insurance Sales; Buys Esurance, Answer Financial May 18, 2011 -- In a bid to capture more business  from customers who shop online, giant  Allstate Corp. has agreed to pay $1 billion to buy two popular online insurance sellers — Esurance and the associated site, Answer Financial. Allstate will pay a total ... Popular Videos Best Practices in Insurance Agency PR and Communications N.Y. Agents Seek Principles for Health Insurance Exchange California Gears Up To Meet New Surplus Lines Guidelines Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail

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The Best Training Available about Business Income Coverage

Next week we start what is probably one of the absolute
best training available about Business Income Insurance.

If you're an independent agent, or you own an agency
that serves commercial clients, I highly encourage you
not to miss this.

Learn more and sign up here

*Knowledge* is one of the key differentiators you bring
to the table. And over the next five weeks (one 1-hour
training and Q&A session per week) you're going to
learn more than most anyone about Business Income Insurance.

I wanted to drop you a note this morning, because today
is the last day for you to get in on our big savings
for the 5-week series Business Income Insurance.

Today is the last day you can pre-register for just $347.

When you register, you're going to get:

- Access to the complete 5-week Business Income training series (one-hour each Thursday in June)
- A copy of Chris Boggs top-selling book, "Business Income Insurance Demystified"
- Downloads of all the training materials, including the post-class Q&A calls

You'll learn a ton about BI coverage including:

- How unimportant coinsurance really is
- Picking the correct coinsurance option
- How to coordinate BI coverage with other exposures
- How best to protect your insureds


Click here to see the full course outline, including a breakdown of each weekly session.

Click here to reserve your spot.
http://www.ijacademy.com/business-income

ps: just to answer some of the questions I've been
getting: YES, we will record each of the five live sessions
and send you download links for all the training.

Thank you,

Barbara Dooley
Online Training Coordinator
Insurance Journal Academy of Insurance

Business Income is Easier Than You Think

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Space is limited! Register today to save your spot! Regularly priced at $498.00, just $347.00 when you register today! (special pricing expires Friday, May 27) Register today and you'll also receive a free download of "Business Income Insurance Demystified" book by Chris Boggs. Your registration includes access to all of the following training sessions: Live call-in June 2 Session 1: Conquer the Business Income Worksheet and Learn to Love It! In this class the dreaded business income worksheet (CP 15 15) is clearly broken into its component parts so that it can be easily understood and easily explained to your client. There is no reason to be frightened of the worksheet after this session. Live call-in June 9 Session 2: Business Income is Just a Matter of Time: Calculating Coinsurance, Period of Restoration and Coverage Amounts Coinsurance is nothing but a function of time. Calculating coinsurance is easy, once you have calculated the Period of Restoration - but that's the hard part. This session details the all that must be accomplished during the period of restoration and how that period is longer than you think. Student Feedback: "What a wonderful class you just presented. You are a wealth of knowledge, on point, concise and have great examples to share. You made it easy to understand the material. I sincerely enjoyed listening to you and actually feel like I am walking away with the knowledge that I signed up for. I hope to take additional classes from you in the future." Live call-in June 16 Session 3: Income Loss Continues Even After the Insured Re-Opens / Insurable vs. Compensable BI Two topics are detailed in this third session: 1) Extended Business Income; and 2) the difference between income that is insurable, and the amount of business income that is paid. Students will learn that returning to operational capability is not the same as returning to pre-loss operational income levels; additionally, students learn why the amount of insurable business income is greater than the amount of compensable business income paid following a loss. Live call-in Jun 23 Session 4: Non-Coinsurance Options for Those Still Scared of the Worksheet / Extra Expense Coverage Although the business income report/worksheet (CP 15 15) should no longer hold any fear, you still need to know and understand the three non-coinsurance options because they do serve a purpose. Beyond these options, this session also details extra expense coverage g what it is, who needs it, and the best way to procure the coverage (the answer may surprise you). Live call-in June 30 Session 5: Your Insured Depends on Others for Income / Exploring Business Income's Policy Provisions Many of your insureds depend on the existence of other business for the economic survival of their business. What happens if the business on which your insured depends suffers a catastrophic loss and your insured suffers financially because of it; is there any way to cover that loss of income? Yes, and in this session you will learn how to protect your insured's potential financial loss resulting from another party's direct loss. Finally, this series ends with a discussion of the remaining business income policy provisions not previously discussed in this series. Student Feedback: "From what I have listened in on - about 3 hours or so is FANTASTIC." When you register, you also get: Access to each live class Question & Answer session after each class Recording of each session, so you won't miss any of the content MP3 download of the webcast Presentation slides download Free download of the "Business Income Insurance Demystified" book by Chris Boggs Meet the Instructor: Christopher J. Boggs, CPCU, ARM, ALCM, LPCS, AAI, APA, CWCA, CRIS, AINS is the Director of the Academy of Insurance at Insurance Journal. Chris has a unique ability to break things down and make complex insurance issues easy to understand. Chris is the author of four books, • Property and Casualty Insurance Concepts Simplified, • Business Income Insurance Demystified, • The Practical Guide to Workers' Compensation. and • Wow! I Never Knew That! 12 of the Most Misunderstood and Misused P&C Insurance Coverages, Concepts and Exclusions (these books are available here) Course Dates: Your registration includes access to ALL five sessions. All classes start promptly at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern. Part 1: Thursday, June 2 Part 2: Thursday, June 9 Part 3: Thursday, June 16 Part 4: Thursday, June 23 Part 5: Thursday, June 30 Space is limited! Register today to save your spot! Regularly priced at $498.00, just $347.00 when you register today! (special pricing expires Friday, May 27) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x120. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Insurance Professional vs. Insurance Pusher

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Becoming an Exceptional Producer (3 Part Series) How to Transform Yourself from a "Transactional" Salesperson to a Consultative Agent Selling insurance has dramatically changed over the past several years. The days of merely saying, "we have great markets," "we have a special program" or "we have great service," as an effective method for attaining new clients are long gone. To succeed in the future insurance world, agents must transform themselves from "transactional" processes to "consultative" selling - or face significant risks to their career and livelihood. Click Here to Register What you will learn in this 3-part series: The threats facing insurance agents Why the insurance buyer's brain craves a consultative approach How to message to prospects so you enter your first meeting with leverage The power of assessments How to develop, enhance, and leverage capabilities that improve employer outcomes How to position yourself for fee-based relationships When you register, you get: Access to the live webinar Video and Audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Join us this Wednesday May 25 for the first of this three part training. (PLUS, all registrants will receive recordings of all sessions, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience). Space is limited! Click Here to Reserve Your Spot! Regularly priced at $309.00, just $247.00 when you register today! (special pricing expires Tuesday, May 24) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x120. Date: Part 1 starts May 25, 2011 Time: 1:30pm EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 3-Part Series Price: $309.00 Now just $247! Click Here to Register Instructor: Frank Pennachio Experienced consultant with a humorous style and a keen understanding of the industry. More Great Training Coming Soon: Preparing Your Clients for Vacation - Learn a few things your clients should know so their vacation does not become a nightmare. Business Income: It's Easier Than You Think (5-Part Series) - Business income is the MOST important property coverage any insured can buy. Discover how simple the coverage really is during this five-part web series. Performance Management Process - Learn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization. Leadership Land Mines and How to Avoid Them - Explore the most common land mines that can undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Learn strategies to overcome your mistakes and minimize their impact on your team. Producer Performance Development Program (8 Sessions) - This program is designed for newer producers and will re-energize experienced producers who have lost the edge in developing new business. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Weekly Reader Picks: Monday, May 23, 2011

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May 23, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Allstate Targets Online Insurance Sales; Buys Esurance, Answer Financial May 18, 2011 -- In a bid to capture more business  from customers who shop online, giant  Allstate Corp. has agreed to pay $1 billion to buy two popular online insurance sellers — Esurance and the associated site, Answer Financial. Allstate will pay a total ... 2. Florida Gov. Scott Signs Property Insurance Cost Control Bill May 17, 2011 -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law legislation that promises to lower costs for the state's property insurers, including what they pay on sinkhole claims. While the memory of former Governor Charles Crist's veto of a similar but smaller ... 3. Florida Court Knocks Out Hulk Hogan Claim Against Agency May 17, 2011 -- A Pinellas County, Florida judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Terry Bollea, better known as celebrity wrestler Hulk Hogan, in a matter stemming from his son's 2007 car crash that left passenger, Nick Graziano, with permanent brain damage. Though ... 4. Starbucks Sued for Firing Dwarf from Barista Job May 18, 2011 -- The U.S. government is suing Starbucks, saying the coffee company fired a barista in El Paso, Texas because she is a dwarf. When the employee asked for a stool or small stepladder to perform her job, Starbucks denied the request and fired her that ... 5. Weather Pattern Behind Current Mississippi River Flood Similar to 1993 May 16, 2011 -- The flooding that has inundated low-lying communities and farmland for miles along the Upper and Lower Mississippi River is due to a large, slow-moving storm system that was spawned nearly a month ago. "The flooding began when a critical weather ... 6. Suit Says USAA Unfairly Denied Car Crash Claims May 18, 2011 -- A Salem, Ore., attorney has filed a lawsuit accusing USAA Insurance Co, which represents military members and their families, of fraudulently denying claims after car crashes. The Salem Statesman Journal reports the suit, filed in Portland, accuses ... 7. Condo Owners File Suit over Fees at Chartis-Owned Ski Resort May 16, 2011 -- When he signed to buy a condo at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort, Patrick Sullivan was told his share of fees charged by the resort developer for hotel-type services would be about $410 a year, not the roughly $8,000 a year the resort ended up ... 8. Son’s Suicide Prompts Connecticut Father to Sue Town May 19, 2011 -- The father of a Montville, Connecticut high school sophomore who killed himself has filed a notice that he intends to sue the town and the school district for negligence, alleging his son was driven to suicide by bullying. Lawyers for Jose Mendes, ... 9. Best Sees ‘Growing Pressure’ for Higher P/C Insurance Rates May 17, 2011 -- There is "growing pressure" to support increased rates in property/casualty insurance and reinsurance markets, rating agency A.M. Best has concluded in its most recent market analysis. As a consequence, Best said it is maintaining its stable rating ... 10. Top 10 States for Dog Bite Claims May 11, 2011 -- State Farm Insurance Co. has released its top 10 states for claims involving dog bites, with California on top in number of claims and Florida recording the highest cost per claim. The Bloomington-based State Farm reported that California led the ... Popular Videos Tips to Prepare for Surplus Lines Tax Reporting Changes N.Y. Agents Seek Principles for Health Insurance Exchange Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail

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Breaking News: Allstate Targets Online Insurance Sales; Buys Esurance, Answer Financial

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May 18, 2011 Breaking News Alert Allstate Targets Online Insurance Sales; Buys Esurance, Answer Financial In a bid to capture more business from customers who shop online, giant Allstate Corp. has agreed to pay $1 billion to buy two popular online insurance sellers - Esurance and Answer Financial. Read the full story Send to a Friend Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Breaking News: Property Insurance Cost Control Bill Signed

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May 17, 2011 Breaking News Alert Florida Gov. Scott Signs Property Insurance Cost Control Bill Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law legislation that promises to lower costs for the state.s property insurers, including what they pay on sinkhole claims. Read the full story Send to a Friend Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Send to a Friend | Contact Us Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

RC + ACV = E&O: Why Most Property Insurance Values are Wrong

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. RC + ACV = E&O: Why Most Property Insurance Values are Wrong "Thirty-seven to 60% are wrong by 22% to 60%." No, that is not a description of Las Vegas betting or jury verdicts. Those are percentages quoted in recent studies of property underinsurance! Whatever the accuracy of those numbers, if they are even in the ballpark, they reveal both a major E&O risk and potentially key advantage for agents who can get those numbers right - or at least a lot closer to reality. Whether it be basic errors in determining replacement cost on buildings, overlooked ordinance and law impacts, or simply not keeping up with rapidly shifting price points and makeup of personal property exposures, this session will discuss the problems, pitfalls and potential solutions to a massive yet largely overlooked insurance industry issue. What you will learn in this webinar: Why the numbers are so wrong. How to fix the problem and close the E&O hole. When you will get with your registration: Access to the live webinar Video and audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & answer session with the instructor Presentation slides download Regularly priced at $129.00. Now just $89.00! Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Adam at 800-897-9965 x144. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Time: 1:30PM EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 hour Price: $129.00 Now just $89! Click Here to Register   Instructor: Chris Amrhein Experienced author, speaker, consultant, seminar leader and training developer.   More Great Training Coming Soon: MAY 18: Shark Proof: Insulating Your Clients The first 30 days after the sale is the most vulnerable time for your new client. MAY 25: Becoming an Exceptional Producer (3-Part Series) Learn how to transform yourself from a "transactional" salesperson into a consultative agent. JUNE 1: Preparing Your Clients for Vacation Learn a few things your clients should know so their vacation does not become a nightmare. JUNE 2: Business Income: It's Easier Than You Think (5-Part Series) Business income is the MOST important property coverage any insured can buy. Discover how simple the coverage really is during this five-part web series. JUNE 15: Performance Management Process Learn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization. JUNE 29: Leadership Land Mines and How to Avoid Them Explore the most common land mines that can undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Learn strategies to overcome your mistakes and minimize their impact on your team. Send to a Friend | Subscribe | Unubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Learn the 3-step Process to Shark Proof Your Newly Won Clients

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Learn the 3-step Process to Shark Proof Your Newly Won Clients Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT (PLUS, all registrants will receive recordings of the session, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience). Space is limited! Register for the Webinar Now! In this one-hour webinar, you will learn the 3 I's of Shark Proofing: • Insulation: The first 3 things we say to our new client after the sale to mentally prepare them for the come back attack of the fired agent. • Investment: The more a person invests in something, the more invested they become. Learn the process to get your new client fully invested immediately after the sale. • Influence: Immediately after the sale, our new client must receive 3 phone calls. Who makes the calls? Why do they make them? And what do they say? Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89.00 when you register today! (special pricing expires Tuesday, May 17) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Adam at 800-897-9965 x144. Shark Proof Course Overview: The first 30 days after the sale is the most vulnerable time for your new client. They will experience buyers remorse, fear of the unknown and guilt for firing their agent. Using the 3 I's of Shark Proofing, you will weave a nearly impregnable defense against the old incumbent. You might want also to try using his process with your existing customers, it's a great shark repellent. Join us this Wednesday May 18 for the live, online training. (PLUS, all registrants will receive recordings of the session, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience). Register for the Webinar Now! Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89.00 when you register today! (special pricing expires Tuesday, May 17) When you register, you get: Access to the live webinar Video and Audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Adam at 800-897-9965 x144. Date: Wednesday May 18, 2011 1:30PM EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 hour   Instructor: David Connolly, Founder of iQ Consulting, has a unique, cutting edge approach to producer performance   More Great Training Coming Soon: MAY 19: Why Most Property Insurance Values are Wrong This session will discuss the problems, pitfalls and potential solutions to a massive yet largely overlooked insurance industry issue. MAY 25: Becoming an Exceptional Producer (3-Part Series) Learn how to transform yourself from a "transactional" salesperson into a consultative agent. JUNE 1: Preparing Your Clients for Vacation Learn a few things your clients should know so their vacation does not become a nightmare. JUNE 2: Business Income: It's Easier Than You Think (5-Part Series) Business income is the MOST important property coverage any insured can buy. Learn the most important concepts you need to understand in this comprehensive 5-part series. JUNE 15: Performance Management Process BusinessLearn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2011 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Weekly Reader Picks: Monday, May 16, 2011

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May 16, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Top 10 States for Dog Bite Claims May 11, 2011 -- State Farm Insurance Co. has released its top 10 states for claims involving dog bites, with California on top in number of claims and Florida recording the highest cost per claim. The Bloomington-based State Farm reported that California led the ... 2. P/C Insurers Cautious About Adopting New RMS Hurricane Model May 10, 2011 -- Property/casualty insurers appear to be in no rush to adopt a controversial revised catastrophe model that dramatically raises certain estimates of potential hurricane losses in the country. California-based modeling firm RMS released its revised ... 3. Insurers Fight Over Flood Policies Dropped by State Farm May 6, 2011 -- Major U.S. insurers jostled on Capitol Hill this week over control of 800,000 former State Farm flood insurance policies as lawmakers tried to advance reform of the nation's flood insurance system. The conflict began last year when State Farm ... 4. State Farm to Close Offices in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan May 11, 2011 -- State Farm plans to close two dozen field offices in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan where 1,300 people work to save $8 million over the next five years. The Pantagraph newspaper in Bloomington reported that the insurance company said  some of those ... 5. House Committee Passes Flood Insurance Extension, Reform Bill May 13, 2011 -- As flood waters continued rising along the Mississippi River, a House committee yesterday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to extend the federal flood insurance program for five years and introduce financial reforms of the debt-ridden ... 6. Louisiana Governor: We're Not Waiting for the Corps on Flooding Issues May 13, 2011 -- Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said that while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not given specific time for opening the Morganza Spillway on the Mississippi River upstream from New Orleans to reduce the possibility of downstream flooding, ... 7. Florida Approves Property Insurance Reform May 9, 2011 -- Homeowners' insurers in Florida are breathing a sigh of relief after succeeding in a months-long battle to obtain property insurance reforms designed to reduce costs and stabilize the market. After watching state lawmakers refuse to rewrite the ... 8. Most Without Insurance Do Not Pay Hospital Bills: Federal Report May 10, 2011 -- Few families without health insurance have the financial assets to pay potential hospital bills. On average, uninsured families can only afford to pay in full for approximately 12 percent of hospital stays they may experience – and even ... 9. Risky Business: Insurance Industry Entering ‘New Era’ of Catastrophes May 10, 2011 -- Given the recent flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes, it appears the number of catastrophic events that inflict mass casualties and severe economic losses has increased — so much so that Dr. Erwann Michel-Kerjan, managing director of the Wharton ... 10. AIG Shares Hit Lowest Level in Months May 9, 2011 -- Shares in bailed-out insurer American International Group fell to their lowest levels in nearly eight months Monday, potentially moving them into loss-making territory for the U.S. Treasury. The Treasury holds 92.11 percent of AIG and has a ... Popular Videos Interstate Compacts? Forget About Them Tips to Prepare for Surplus Lines Tax Reporting Changes Spring Flooding Renews NFIP Anxiety Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail

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