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  • The History of Crump

    Crump celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2010!
    Founded by E. H. Crump in 1920 in Memphis, TN, Crump grew to become the largest insurance agency in the southern U.S. Through acquisitions and growth, the company evolved during the latter half of the century. In 2005, private investors purchased Crump. In 2007, additional investment was made to [...]

  • Virtual Insurance Marketplace

    It’s a virtual insurance tradeshow!
    Retail insurance personnel (in the USA) register and attend our Virtual Insurance Marketplace for *FREE at your convenience from your computer! Meet Company and/or Wholesale Markets with live chat, learn the latest from our lectures and chat with other insurance producers. Register now, space is limited!

  • The Power of ISU

    ISU is the Nation’s Leading Network of Independently Owned and Operated Insurance Agents You retain your independent ownership, your image and your Identity. You enhance your capabilities and gain the resources and advantages of a nationally recognized brand name respected by carriers nationwide as the Better Source for Better Business.
    With the clout of over $1,000,000,000 [...]

  • The New Insurance Tax

    A battle is brewing over insurance tax policies as foreign based reinsurance companies launch a campaign today to fight back against a group of U.S. based insurers who are pushing for what they say is a discriminatory and anti-foreign tax.
    HR 3424, a bill in Congress, threatens to drastically raise insurance rates across the country. [...]

  • Earthquake Insurance for California Homeowners

    California residents are no strangers to earthquakes, but what might be surprising is that most homeowners in the state do not have the coverage they need to protect themselves from the potential catastrophic loss these earth tremors could impose on their property. In this interview, Steve Bouker, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arrowhead [...]

  • Green Insurance: What you should know

    Whether it’s a commercial building or a home, policyholders are asking for green insurance.

  • How to spot rate evasion before it hits your book

    Rate evasion costs personal line auto carriers more than $16 billion a year—almost 10% of net premiums. Identifying it and managing it early can offer a significant competitive advantage. Learn how you can address rate evasion in real time at the point of sale to avoid the effects undisclosed risk can have throughout the policy [...]

  • Creating protection around you

    Cynthia Young is president of Encompass Insurance. Part of the Allstate group, Encompass is one of the nation’s largest companies to provide protection through independent insurance agencies. In a recent conversation with Chris Boggs, Insurance Journal Academy’s director of education, Cynthia talks about the national company’s innovative products and services.

  • Insurance Journal’s Daily Headlines Newsletter

    Overview.
    The insurance industry’s favorite daily newsletter. Delivering the latest headlines every morning in an easy-to-read format. The Daily Headlines e-Newsletter gives readers a quick snapshot of news that attracts their business and one-click access to news stories.
    Demographics:
    * Subscribers: 54,532
    * Frequency: Daily (Monday-Friday)
    * Agent/Broker: 49%
    * Program Manager/Underwriter: 12%
    * Risk Manager: 5%
    * Workers Comp/Medical: 4%
    * Carrier Executive: [...]

  • Wildfire Protection, Teamwork Pays Off

    Phillip and Melissa Hayes avoid disaster due to following advice from their Fireman’s Fund risk services consultant.

  • The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation in San Diego

    The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation seeks to help communities and enrich lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership.
    In 1994, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation was formed to support nonprofit programs throughout California. Today, the Foundation has a national reach with the establishment of a New [...]

  • Acquiring the Best Talent in a Difficult Economy

    The current unemployment rate has created a perception that there is an influx of available candidates for the claims industry, but Ryan Schmidt, Assistant VP of the Jacobson Group, begs to differ. In this interview with Insurance Journal, Schmidt talks about ways to retain current top employees and attract new talent in a difficult economy.

  • New Technology, New Relationships

    Milo Bolender, Senior VP of Frontier Adjusters, remembers a time when independent insurance adjusters and carrier claims representatives had personal relationships based on friendships and frequent collaborations. In this interview with Claims Journal, Bolender discusses how he feels the relationship between carrier claims reps and independent adjusters has changed.

  • The Haag Composition Shingle Gauge

    Using the Haag shingle gauge, a claims adjuster or roofing specialist can determine the warranty and wear and tear of a roof. In this interview with Claims Journal, Ryan Holdhusen, Director of Education for HAAG Engineering Co., explains the use and availability of the Haag shingle gauge.

  • The Advantages of a Textile Restoration Specialist

    Financial loss from compromised garments has become significant to property and casualty insurance adjusters handling claims. In this interview with Claims Journal, Ken Campbell, National Accounts Manager for Certified Restoration Dry Cleaning Network, explains the advantages of a textile restoration specialist to an insurance provider.

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    Financial institutions have been hard hit financially and pricing for directors’ and officers’ liability insurance is hardening, says Trevor Howard of Liberty International Underwriters, in this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andrea Wells. Howards says one silver lining that may come out of the credit crisis is the need for companies to reassess their D&O limits. [...]

  • Demand for Agency E&O

    The risk for error is great and so is the demand for appropriate coverage. Swiss Re’s Robin Sterneck continues to see a demand for agency errors and omissions coverage, as well as an interest in more flexible deductible offerings. In this interview with Insurance Journal’s Andrea Wells at a recent PLUS conference, Sterneck says Swiss [...]

  • Los Angeles “I” Day Interview with Rick Dinger

    In a conversation with National Editor Andrea Ortega-Wells, Rick Dinger, president of Crescenta

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    The larger stock and regional insurance companies are dropping out of the farm insurance

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