Breaking News: Federal Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Nov. 18

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October 4, 2011 Breaking News Alert Federal Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Nov. 18 Read the full story The U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon passed legislation that keeps the government – and the federal flood insurance program-- running until Nov. 18, 2011. The legislation officially extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until Nov. 18 since the Senate passed the same budget funding legislation last week. 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.

Incorrectly Valued Property = Coinsurance Problems

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Valuation and Coinsurance training pack from Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance Incorrectly Valued Property = Coinsurance Problems Get All Three of These Popular Training Modules Understanding the Different Property Insurance Valuations $129 How to Explain Coinsurance $129 Differences in Coinsurance for Homeowners and Commercial Property $129  Total Value $387   Today's Price $179  Our Contracts Triple Pack was a smash hit, so now we bring you: The Valuation/Coinsurance Training Triple Pack Get immediate access to three popular training courses! Understanding the Different Property Insurance Valuations - course overview How to Explain Coinsurance - course overview Differences in Coinsurance for Homeowners and Commercial Property - course overview What's included: Access to all three training courses on-demand Watch or listen as many times as you want mp3 audio download of each training session Sign up here for convenient, anytime access to each of these training sessions. This training pack covers topics like: Which property "values" relate to insurance or the application of insurance coverage. The purpose of coinsurance. How to correctly apply the coinsurance formula. Comparison and contrast of commercial property policies and homeowners' forms application of the coinsurance condition. Options available to avoid coinsurance. What property is NOT subject to a coinsurance calculation. Sign up now to get all of this great training available at your convenience. Thank you, Academy of Insurance webcasts@insurancejournal.com www.ijacademy.com 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.

What Makes a Building "Green" and How to Insure It

Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Green Risk for Buildings and Materials 4-Part Webinar Series The Green Risks Series Boot Camp is the first of its kind - an educational webinar series about green buildings created by insurance professionals for insurance professionals. As green buildings become mainstream, the challenge is on the insurance industry to be prepared for these genuinely unique risks. In this four part webinar event, key green building lessons will be delivered in strategic order designed to address property issues insurers should know. Critical to the insurer's early ability to understand the risks for all stakeholders, this is a must-attend event. Click Here to Register What this training series will cover: Part 1 - Green Buildings: What they are and what they do. Part 2 - Green Building Rating Programs: A catalyst for green coverage. Part 3 - Green Endorsements 101: A summary of coverage offered and review of benefits to both insured and insurer. Part 4 - Green Risks: Challenges and opportunities facing insurers. When you register, you get: Access to all four 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 This 4-part webinar series will be held every Wednesday from October 5th through October 26th. (All registrants will receive video and audio recordings of each session. Students unable to meet for every class can watch the recorded classes at their convenience.) Space is limited! Click Here to Reserve Your Spot! Regularly priced at $598.00, just $397 when you register today! (special pricing expires tomorrow!) Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 5th through Oct 26th Time: 1:30pm EDT / 10:30am PDT Duration: 1 Hour Each Class Price: Save $201 until Oct 4th! Register today for just $397! Click Here to Register Instructor: Trent Massey Industry veteran, traveled instructor and green risk pioneer. More Great Training Coming Soon: 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. DEC 7: Paying for Web Traffic Through Sponsored Search Engine and Directory Listings Did you know that you could have prominent exposure within search engine results pages for queries performed by qualified leads within as little as a day? 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, October 3, 2011

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October 3, 2011 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Nationwide and Harleysville Insurance Agree to Merger; Analysts Respond Sep 29, 2011 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and  Harleysville Insurance announced on Thursday, Sept. 29, that they have agreed to a merger. Nationwide Mutual will acquire Harleysville Group for $760 million. Nationwide Mutual will pay $60 a share in cash for ... 2. Nationwide Mutual Reportedly in Talks to Buy Harleysville Sep 26, 2011 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. is in talks to buy Harleysville Group Inc., Bloomberg reported last Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. No information was provided with respect to timing, structure or price. The talks are ongoing and the ... 3. Independent Agents Worried About Nationwide/Harleysville Deal Sep 28, 2011 -- Northeastern independent agents with Harleysville appointments said they are leery about the reported Nationwide/Harleysville deal and have lots of questions. According to a report by Bloomberg last Friday, giant Nationwide Mutual Insurance is in ... 4. Nationwide, Harleysville CEOs Reassure Agents: Merger All About Growth Sep 30, 2011 -- The merger of insurer Nationwide Mutual with regional carrier Harleysville Mutual is all about growth, not only for the companies but also for their independent agents, according to the CEOs of the two insurers. Harleysville is a "perfect match" for ... 5. Facebook Policies Tricky for Employers, Employees Sep 28, 2011 -- In the age of instant tweets and impulsive Facebook posts, some companies are still trying to figure out how they can limit what their employees say about work online without running afoul of the law. Confusion about what workers can or can't post ... 6. One Frustrated Florida County Tackles Auto Insurance Fraud On Its Own Sep 27, 2011 -- One county in Florida has decided not to wait on state lawmakers' promise to address the insurance fraud and fix the state's automobile no-fault law. It has passed its own ordinance to crack down on fraudulent medical clinics. The Hillsborough ... 7. Mortgages At Risk If Flood Insurance Program Expires Sep 26, 2011 -- The federal program that insures homes against flood damage expires next Friday and is at risk of not being renewed, even as an early fall storm threatens to inundate much of the northeastern United States yet again. Industry executives say that if ... 8. Feds Sue Texas Firm for Firing 600-Pound Employee Sep 29, 2011 -- The federal government has filed suit against BAE Systems alleging the company has violated disability laws by firing a morbidly obese employee at its Houston-area plant. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's lawsuit says the Virginia-based ... 9. Republican Ryan Proposes Individual Health Insurance Tax Credit Sep 28, 2011 -- Republican Rep. Paul Ryan, an outspoken opponent of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, proposed a plan Tuesday that could effectively dismantle the way most Americans get health insurance by reducing incentives to join employer-sponsored ... 10. Louisiana Agent Arrested for Alleged Insurance Fraud Sep 27, 2011 -- A Metairie, La., insurance agent has been arrested for insurance fraud, state officials say. The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit arrested Angela Bodenheimer, 49, on one count of insurance fraud, the Louisiana Department of ... Popular Videos Triage Nurses Cut Costs in Workers' Comp 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: 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.