Breaking News: Nationwide and Harleysville Insurance Agree to Merger

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September 29, 2011 Breaking News Alert Nationwide and Harleysville Insurance Agree to Merger Read the full story Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and  Harleysville Group Inc. announced on Thursday, Sept. 29, that they have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, Harleysville Mutual policyholders will become policyholders and members of Nationwide Mutual and Nationwide Mutual will acquire all of the publicly held shares of common stock of Harleysville Group for $60.00 per share in cash. 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.

Green Risk Coverage is Here - Are You Prepared

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.   Green Risks Boot Camp The first of its kind - a 4-part educational webinar series aimed at preparing the insurance industry for the unique risks of insuring green buildings. This must-attend event starts Wednesday, October 5 As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. Delivered online, so you can attend from anywhere In this four-part webinar event, key green building lessons will be delivered in strategic order designed to address property issues insurers should know. Plus, you'll get recordings so you won't miss anything This is a must-attend class for any insurance professional (underwriter, adjuster, agent or broker) wanting and needing to get a jump on the competition in the proper understanding of green risk and insurance. Four consecutive Wednesdays starting October 5, 2011 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Live online training plus Q&A session When you register, you get: Access to all four live trainings (Wednesdays) Video and Audio recordings of all four trainings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Save $200 on registration when you sign up today! * promotional rate expires soon Reserve your seat Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Course Overview: Part 1: Green Buildings: What they are and what they do. This first course is a review of the fundamental characteristics which label a building green. Attendees will learn what a green building is 'by definition' and environmental statistics on both residential and commercial buildings... read more Part 2: Green Building Rating Programs: A catalyst for green coverage. In the United States we have a variety of green building rating programs available at local, state, and national levels. While no two programs may be exactly identical, there are some common themes found in rating programs which this course explores... read more Part 3:Green Endorsements 101: A summary of coverage offered and review of benefits to both insured and insurer. In chronological order, green buildings came first. Then, green rating programs were created and followed by green endorsements. While modern day green buildings have been around for decades, green property endorsements have only been on the market since 2006... read more Part 4: Green Risks: Challenges and opportunities facing insurers. What are the coverage implications facing insurers as a result of green buildings? What are some of the underwriting issues involved on green buildings? What customer service mistakes wait for agents and adjusters who are not in tune with their green consumers? Does a future errors and omissions claim lay in waiting for the 'green ignorant' insurer? read more See the full course schedule and description. Save $200 on registration when you sign up today! * promotional rate expires soon Reserve your seat Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.   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.

What Can Be Expected From a Cyber Liability Policy

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Understanding Cyber Liability Coverage Business has been good for hackers in 2011 - with no shortage of work in sight. Companies off all sizes are and have been targets for cyber criminals, most notably Epsilon, Sony, Google, and Citi. Technology is constantly evolving, which makes doing business easier, faster, and more convenient but at the same time it makes our sensitive date more vulnerable than ever. Don't be left in the dark on the cyber and privacy issues that your customers face every day. This class will cover in detail the history of cyber development, computer viruses, and identity theft. Cyber Liability addresses the first- and third-party risks associated with e-business, the Internet, networks and informational assets. Click Here to Register What you will learn in this webinar: What is cyber liability Who needs cyber liability coverage What can be expected from a cyber liability policy Key questions concerning cyber liability 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, September 28th 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 September 27th) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Date: Wednesday, Sept 28th Time: 1:30pm EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 Hour Price: Save $40 until Sept 27th! Register today for just $89! Click Here to Register Instructor: David Derigiotis Director of Professional Lines at Burns & Wilcox and Cyber Liability Specialist More Great Training Coming Soon: OCT 5: Green Risk for Buildings and Materials (4 Part Series) - As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. NOV 2: Inbox Detox and the Habit of Email Excellence - Slave: a person under the domination of some habit. Email is a great means of communication, but it can also dominate our lives; making us slaves to our inbox. NOV 9: What to Expect from Specialty Lines Claims - This webinar gives an overview of the specialty-lines claims process as experienced by insureds and brokers. The types of claims addressed in this class include errors and omissions, professional liability, directors and officers, and employment practices liability. NOV 16: Getting "Free" and Local Listings in Search Engine Results This course will provide an overview of the search engine landscape and their differing results pages, with varied types of content returned. NOV 17: How to Read and Understand ANY Insurance Policy Learn the rules of reading insurance policies and why exclusions and exceptions exist. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | 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, September 26, 2011

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September 26, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Top 5 Technology Priorities for P/C Insurers Sep 19, 2011 -- Property/casualty insurance companies plan to invest in technology for underwriting,  policy administration,  consumer portals, predictive analytics/business intelligence and mobility/virtualization. Those are the top five technology priorities ... 2. Falling Satellites? Uncle Sam’s Got It Covered, Mostly Sep 22, 2011 -- When, where and how much, if any, damage will be caused by about 1,200 pounds worth of falling satellite debris poses some interesting questions--including for the insurance industry. Likely coming in at No. 1 on the industry's list: Who will pay ... 3. Pennsylvania Jury Finds Nurse Liable, Awards $23 Million to Amputee Sep 19, 2011 -- An eastern Pennsylvania jury has awarded more than $23 million to a woman who lost portions of both legs to infection almost three years ago. Attorneys for the 55-year-old Lehighton woman argued that a home care nurse failed to report a bacterial ... 4. House Defeats Bill Funding Government; FEMA, Flood Insurance in Doubt Sep 22, 2011 -- The House of Representatives unexpectedly defeated a bill that would fund the federal government [including the federal flood insurance program] past Sept. 30 Wednesday as dozens of Republicans broke with their party to push for deeper spending ... 5. Lloyd’s Syndicate Withdraws 9/11 Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia Sep 20, 2011 -- Lloyd's London's Syndicate 3500 filed a notice on Monday, Sept. 19, to voluntarily dismiss its federal lawsuit against Saudi Arabia over 9/11 claims. The lawsuit, first filed on Sept. 8, had asserted that Saudi Arabia as well as several Saudi ... 6. More Than 800,000 Vehicles Recalled in U.S. Last Week Sep 20, 2011 -- Automakers, including Hyundai Motor Co. and Subaru recalled more than 800,000 cars and trucks last week for defects including faulty airbags, according to federal regulators. Separately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a ... 7. Teacher’s Halloween Prank Sparks $100K Legal Claim in Massachusetts Sep 16, 2011 -- The family of a Taunton (Mass.) High School student injured running away from a teacher wearing a mask and wielding what appeared to be a chain saw for a Halloween prank is seeking up to $100,000 in compensation for medical expenses. An attorney for ... 8. Insurer Says Exclusion Bars Payment in Nebraska Pastor's Death Sep 21, 2011 -- An insurance company specializing in policies for churches is asking a federal court to absolve it from paying a claim by the widow of a central Nebraska pastor who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a house owned by the church he led. John Green ... 9. IRS Gives Employers Break on Misclassified Employees Sep 23, 2011 -- The Internal Revenue Service is offering a break to employers who come clean about wrongly classifying workers as independent contractors to avoid paying federal payroll taxes, the agency announced this week. What happens when workers are considered ... 10. Obama Deficit Plan Targets Farm Subsidies, Crop Insurance Sep 20, 2011 -- President Barack Obama on Monday proposed to end a "direct payment" subsidy that gives $5 billion a year to farmers regardless of need, as part of his larger effort to reduce the federal budget deficit. Direct payments, created in 1996 as a ... Popular Videos The Integral Part Played By Reinsurers PURE Innovation 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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Are You Ready to Compete in the Green Risk Market?

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly.   "Green" is the new Gold Are You Ready to Compete in the Green Risk Market? One way to fast track your business or career is to watch the latest trends for high-growth areas and position yourself and your company to take advantage of the new opportunity. Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance is committed to bringing you some of the best and cutting-edge training available in the property casualty business. Our 4-part series on green building risks begins in October. (90 minutes of training, once a week for 4 weeks). Click here for full course detail. (Read on for a special discount code below). The U.S. green building market has experienced impressive growth over the past years. The value of green building construction starts was up 50% from 2008 to 2010. This dramatic growth is forecast to continue for the next five years says McGraw-Hill Construction's "Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth" report. The value of green building construction starts represents 25% of all new construction activity in 2010. According to projections, the green building market size is expected to reach $135 billion by 2015. This fast paced growth brings more than opportunities to the insurance industry. The challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. And that's why we've designed this new four-part online training series. Why this training is important: The building industry is years ahead of the insurance industry in terms of participation, education, creating products, and marketing "green". As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. Use code GREEN to save an extra $50 on registration. * promotional code expires after 100 use or Monday, Sept. 26 Reserve your seat What will be covered? Key green building lessons will be delivered in strategic order designed to address property issues insurers should know. Part 1: Fundamental characteristics of Green Buildings Part 2: Common themes found in Green Building Rating Programs Part 3: Green Endorsements 101: Green buildings came first. Then, green rating programs were created and followed by green endorsements Part 4: Green Risks: Challenges and opportunities facing insurers Please see our course overview for full description of each course. This is a must-attend class for any insurance professional (underwriter, adjuster, agent or broker) wanting and needing to get a jump on the competition in the proper understanding of green risk and insurance. This must-attend event starts the first week of October. You can participate live, online, plus you will receive recordings of all the trainings and Q&A sessions afterwards. Join us online for the next four weeks as we explore the challenges and opportunities that green buildings present for the insurance industry. Register Today! When you register, you get: Access to all four 90-minute live trainings (Wednesdays) Video and Audio recordings of all sessions, so you can watch or listen again Access to Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcast Presentation slides download Use code GREEN to save an extra $50 on registration. * promotional code expires after 100 use or Monday, Sept. 26 Reserve your seat Any Questions? If you need help or would like to submit a question to the instructors before the webcast, Contact Barbara at (800) 897-9965 x166 or send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com.   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.

Advanced Training for New Insurance Professionals

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Brand-new, must-have training that will save years of accidental learning for anyone (somewhat) new to the insurance industry. Some of the best training ever created by Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance starts this week! Join hundreds of new insurance professionals who are interested in building a strong career foundation when you register today! See our exclusive offer only for our newsletter readers below. No Risk, Money Back Guarantee. We know you're going to appreciate the value of the training you receive. It's simple. If you're not completely satisfied with the training, just contact us and we'll promptly issue you a full refund. All registrants will receive: - Online access to nine LIVE one-hour training + Q&A sessions (see course outline below) - Recordings of the training and Q&A sessions, so you don't miss anything - Free download of "Insurance is Not Risk Management" book by Chris Boggs - $150 savings when you register before September 21 Space is limited! Register today to save your spot! Regularly priced at $697.00, just $547.00 when you register today! Use code NEWSLETTER for extra savings! (special pricing expires end of day Wednesday, September 21) Register today and you'll also receive a free download of "Insurance is Not Risk Management" book by Chris Boggs. Chris Boggs has been working tirelessly for the past months on what just might be the best training the Academy has ever released. This course uncovers and details so many important concepts for new insurance professionals, it's something that you will want to keep and share with all your current staff, and everyone you hire in the future. Chris actually wrote a (200+ page) book with just some of the content and concepts included in this course. "Insurance is Not Risk Management" (You can get a free download of this book today, read on to see how). When you order today you'll get access to the live classes so you can attend each session online (once per week). PLUS, you'll get a download of the full course materials, so you can re-watch, re-listen, and share with others in your office. We start THIS THURSDAY, so take a look below and join hundreds of Academy students who will enjoy this learning opportunity! ps: We expect to be very busy with orders this morning, so if you call, please leave a message and I'll get back to you within 60 minutes. Or if you have a question, you can email webcasts@insurancejournal.com Thank you, Barbara Dooley Online Training Coordinator Academy of Insurance www.ijacademy.com Nine-week, live training series for new insurance professionals starts this Thursday, September 22! Attend online: Join us each week for the live, one-hour Thursdays in June for a one-hour training and Q&A with author Chris Boggs. Access anytime: you'll get complete download access to all 9 live sessions so you won't miss anything. Here's what we'll cover in each session: Live call-in September 22 Session 1: Risk and its Relationship to Insurance Is "Risk" the Enemy? What is "Risk?" Varying Degrees of Risk "Risk" versus "Perils" and "Hazards" Classification of Risk Pure Risk versus Speculative Risk Primary Elements of an Insurable Risk The Impact of Risk Methods for Managing Risk Basic Frequency/Severity Matrix Live call-in September 28 Session 2: Risk Management Theory and its Application Risk Management versus Insurance The Risk Management Process Five Steps of the Risk Management Process The Rules of Risk Management Managing the Risk 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 October 6 Session 3: Truly Understanding the Insurance Mechanism Fundamental Functions of the Insurance Mechanism Chief Economic Contributions of Insurance Insurance and its Cost to Society Defining an "Insurable Risk" What is an "Uninsurable Risk" Probability Theory and Insurance The "Law of Large Numbers," Probability Theory and Insurance Live call-in October 13 Session 4: Public and Private Risk Sharing and Transfer The Three Distinctive Types of Insurance Private Insurance Property and Casualty Life Insurance Accident and Health Social Insurance Programs Federal Social Programs State-based Social Programs Public Guarantee Insurance Programs How All Are Similar Live call-in October 20 Session 5: Regulation of the Insurance Industry Is There a Need for Governmental Regulation Why is There a Need for Regulating Insurance Regulatory History of Insurance Regulation Under McCarran-Ferguson Who Regulates What is Regulated by the States Live call-in October 27 Session 6: The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Insurance Insurance and the Law of Contract The General Law of Contracts Unique Aspects of Insurance Contracts Indemnity Contract Conditional Contract Concepts with a Contract of Utmost Good Faith The Doctrine of Reasonable Expectations in Insurance Construction of the Insurance Contract Live call-in November 3 & November 10 Session 7 and 8 (2 parts): Insurance, "Legal Liability" and "Negligence" What is "Legal Liability?" How Many Classifications of "Wrong" are There Public Wrongs / Crimes Private Wrongs / Torts Types of Torts Crimes and Torts Becoming Legally Liable Defining Negligence Creating Negligence Through Duty What is "Foreseeable" Duty and Degree of Care Ultimate Determination of Negligence and Legal Liability Who Can't be Legally Liable Who Can be Held Negligent Actual Damages Jurisdictional Negligence Theories Assumption of Risk Special Negligence Theories Negligence/Legal Liability Flowchart Live call-in November 17 Session 9: How to Read and Understand ANY Insurance Policy 12 Rules for Reading an Insurance Policy Know who Qualifies as an Insured Read the Insuring Agreement First Read the Exclusions Read the Exceptions to the Exclusions Understand Why Exclusions Exist Six Reasons for Exclusions Pay Attention to Conjunctions Pay Attention to Key Words and Phrases Confirm Policy Conditions have been Met Coverage Flowchart 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 "Insurance is Not Risk Management" 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 five 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 • Insurance is Not Risk Management (these books are available here) Course Dates: Your registration includes online access to ALL nine live sessions. (you also get downloads of everything!) All classes start promptly at 10:30am Pacific / 1:30pm Eastern. Part 1: Thursday, September 22 Part 2: Wednesday, September 28 Part 3: Thursday, October 6 Part 4: Thursday, October 13 Part 5: Thursday, October 20 Part 6: Thursday, October 27 Part 7: Thursday, November 3 Part 8: Thursday, November 10 Part 9: Thursday, November 17 Register today to save your spot! Regularly priced at $697.00, just $547.00 when you register today! (Use code NEWSLETTER for extra discount!) (special pricing expires Wednesday, September 21) No Risk, Money Back Guarantee. We know you're going to appreciate the value of the training you receive. It's simple. If you're not completely satisfied with the training, just contact us and we'll promptly issue you a full refund. 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.

Is a 350% Increase in Production Worth Your Time?

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Agency Growth The top performing agencies consistently produce 350% more than the typical agencies. To find out how they do it, Bill Whitley has researched the top performing agencies and has developed this courses to help you grow your book of business. Click Here to Register Bill is author of several books including "Art of the Rainmaker" and "Eight Secrets of the Top Performing Agents". What you will learn in this webinar: The questions and comments the top agencies use to immediately position themselves as "advisors" not "quoters" How to develop a Client Attraction Story that communicates your value and differentiates you from the competition How to make discovery conversations simple, visual and valuable for your client How to make the people you meet more interested in working with you When you register, you get: Access to the live webinars 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, September 21st 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 September 20th) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Date: Wednesday, Sept 21st Time: 1:30pm EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 Hour Price: Save $40 until Sept 20th! Register today for just $89! Click Here to Register Instructor: Bill Whitley Founder of three successful start-up companies, and author of "Art of the Rainmaker". More Great Training Coming Soon: SEP 22: Beyond Basic Training for New Insurance Professionals - The Next Step in Professional Development (9-part Series) - Designed for those new to the insurance industry or those seeking professional improvement, this 9-part series places insurance in the context of risk management and the law (Classes run from 9/22 to 11/17). SEP 28: Understanding Cyber Liability Coverage - This class will cover in detail the history of cyber development, computer viruses, and identity theft. Cyber Liability addresses the first- and third-party risks associated with e-business, the Internet, networks and informational assets. OCT 5: Green Risk for Buildings and Materials (4 Part Series) - As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. NOV 2: Inbox Detox and the Habit of Email Excellence - Slave: a person under the domination of some habit. Email is a great means of communication, but it can also dominate our lives; making us slaves to our inbox. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | 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, September 19, 2011

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September 19, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Google Secretive About ‘Super Safe’ Robot Car Crash Sep 13, 2011 -- Last month, an astute observer was driving in Mountain View, Calif., when he came across a multiple car fender-bender. According to later reports, a Toyota Prius had hit a Prius, and that Prius hit an Accord, which hit an Accord, which hit a Prius. ... 2. Hurricane Center Tracking 3 Atlantic Storms: Katia, Maria and Nate Sep 8, 2011 -- It's a busy time of year for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The NHC is currently following one hurricane – Katia, and two tropical storms – Maria and Nate. Katia is following the previously forecast track between the east coast of the ... 3. Prices Up in All Commercial Lines: Towers Watson Sep 13, 2011 -- In an indication that the market may be hardening, commercial insurance prices in aggregate increased by nearly 1.5 percent during the second quarter of 2011. It's the first time since the fourth quarter of 2003 that all standard commercial lines ... 4. New York Firm Unlawfully Fired Workers for Facebook Postings: NLRB Sep 15, 2011 -- In the first ruling of its kind, a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge has found that a Buffalo, N.Y.-based non-profit organization unlawfully discharged five workers after they posted comments on Facebook related to their work ... 5. Lloyd’s Syndicate Sues Saudi Arabia for $215M Over 9/11 Claims Sep 15, 2011 -- Lloyd's of London's Syndicate 3500 filed a federal lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, several Saudi charity and financial organizations and prominent Saudi individuals over 9/11 terror attacks. The insurer said Saudi defendants bear primary ... 6. Teacher’s Halloween Prank Sparks $100K Legal Claim in Massachusetts Sep 16, 2011 -- The family of a Taunton (Mass.) High School student injured running away from a teacher wearing a mask and wielding what appeared to be a chain saw for a Halloween prank is seeking up to $100,000 in compensation for medical expenses. An attorney for ... 7. Willis’ Exec Sees Possible ‘Historic Change’ in Reinsurance Market Sep 12, 2011 -- The long awaited end of the reinsurance pricing cycle may be obtainable, but is that necessarily good news? In his keynote speech at the PricewaterhouseCoopers breakfast briefing at the Reinsurance Rendezvous Martin Sullivan, deputy chairman of ... 8. NFL’s Edwards Claims Slander by Michigan Restaurant Cost Him Contract Sep 16, 2011 -- San Francisco 49ers receiver Braylon Edwards has filed a $14 million slander lawsuit, claiming allegations that he was directly involved in a fight at a suburban Detroit restaurant cost him a big guaranteed contract from another NFL team. Edwards, a ... 9. Buffett Picks Another Successor Sep 13, 2011 -- Warren Buffett advanced his succession plan Monday by naming Ted Weschler, a low-profile hedge fund manager who has produced out-sized returns in the last decade, to help manage the investments of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Weschler, 50, will start at ... 10. Federal Judge Rejects Health Insurance Mandate in Latest Case Sep 14, 2011 -- A federal judge in Pennsylvania said the insurance-buying mandate in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is unconstitutional, the latest ruling over an issue likely to be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. District Judge Christopher ... Popular Videos The Integral Part Played By Reinsurers PURE Innovation 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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Insurance: This Stuff it Pretty Fascinating!

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. It All Started Because I Needed a Job Look, I don't know why you got into insurance; I doubt many are here because an insurance career was your dream. Most, like me, fell into insurance because we needed a JOB. But the funny thing is, once we got into this profession (and it is a profession), we discovered that insurance is actually quite fascinating and complex. And the longer you are in this industry, the more you understand how necessary insurance is to a free market economy. Don't You Want to Know Everything? Now that you are committed to insurance as a career, don't you want to know everything about it? And not only insurance, don't you want to understand how insurance fits into the overall concept of "risk management?" Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance begins its nine-part series, "Beyond Basic Training" in the next few days. This series is valuable to anyone relatively new to the industry who desires to advance in their knowledge quicker than simply letting time be his or her teacher. An Insurance Agent Stranded on a Desert Island? During this class I will not detail my fascinating survival and escape after being marooned on a desert island - mainly because it never happened. But we will fascinatingly detail risk, risk management, the risk management process, legal liability, and other topics (which I think makes a better story anyway). You Could Skip Three Years of "Accidental" Learning I promise not to bore you with facts. I will, however, thrill you with theories and concepts important to you as an insurance professional. You will magically skip over three years of "accidental" learning and advance more quickly in your career. FIREWORKS were planned as a celebratory kick off to this series, but we couldn't get the proper permits; but you couldn't have seen them anyway because the class is presented live at your computer. The PARADE planned to close the series was also cancelled because of this, plus the elephants would not cooperate. You'll Get a Copy of the New Book, "Insurance is Not Risk Management" Before I forget, because we all like free stuff everyone who registers (and pays) for this class gets a FREE electronic copy (in .pdf format) of the new book, "Insurance is Not Risk Management: The Insurance Professional's Guide to Risk Management and Insurance." This is the book upon which this class is based - just in case you wondered. Can You Join Us? All the trouble begins on Thursday, September 22, at 1:30 Eastern / 10:30 Pacific (I chose this time so that no one would have to skip LUNCH to be in the class). Each webinar is only an hour long, so you can get back to whatever you would be doing otherwise. And since it's a nine week series, it ends on November 17 so that you can have all this knowledge to impress your family over Thanksgiving dinner. Space is limited. Click Here to Register I look forward to seeing you (well, in my mind) on September 22. Hurry and register as space is somewhat limited (the elephants that refused to participate in the parade take up a lot of room). Click Here for the Full Overview of the 9-Part Series Sincerely, Chris Boggs, CPCU, ARM, ALCM, LPCS, AAI, APA, CWCA, CRIS, AINS Director of Education Live Online 9-Part Training Series Starts Next Week. Plus, you'll get access to download recordings of all the live sessions. So don't worry, you won't miss anything and you'll be able to review again whenever you want. When you register, you get: Access to all nine live online classes in the "Beyond Basic" series, one-hour per week starting Thursday, Sept. 22 Question & Answer session with the instructor following each class Recording of each training in the series, so you can catch-up, or watch again or review whenever you want Presentation slides download Digital copy of "Insurance is Not Risk Management" book Save $125 on registration for a limited time Join us for one-hour each week Starting Thursday, Sep. 22 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 has authored several insurance reletad books, including: The Insurance Professional's Practical Guide to Workers' Compensation: From History through Audit Business Income Insurance Demystified: The Simplified Guide to Time Element Coverages" Property and Casualty Insurance Concepts Simplified: The Ultimate 'How to' Insurance Guide for Agents, Brokers, Underwriters and Adjusters Wow! I Never Knew That! 12 of the Most Misunderstood and Misused P&C Coverages, Concepts and Exclusions Insurance is Not Risk Management: The Insurance Professional's Guide to Risk Management and Insurance (these books are available here). 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." When you register, you get: Access to all nine live online classes in the "Beyond Basic" series, one-hour per week starting Thursday, Sept. 22 Question & Answer session with the instructor following each class Recording of each training in the series, so you can catch-up, or watch again or review whenever you want Presentation slides download Digital copy of "Insurance is Not Risk Management" book Save $125 on registration for a limited time Join us for one-hour each week Starting Thursday, Sep. 22 Any Questions? If you need help or would like to submit a question to the instructors before the webcast, send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com. 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.