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Forensic Engineering and Consulting During Economic Lows
An increase in fraudulent claims has been attributed to the recession and its effect on the economy. In this interview with Claims Journal, Shawn Shoop, VP of Marketing & Business Development for ProNet, talks about the importance of forensic engineering and consulting in the face of insurance fraud.
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How to Easily Implement New Solutions for your Business
It’s not always a simple process, but implementing new ideas into your business can be beneficial to your company by helping with things like growth and profit. In this interview with Claims Journal, Jason McGrath, President/CTO of Ravello Solutions offers his advice on how to easily integrate new solutions into your everyday work flows.
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How to Leverage Technology for Fool-Proof Decision Making
With industry veterans retiring and taking a wealth of knowledge with them, claims departments find themselves searching for a new ways to attract a new workforce. In this interview with Claims Journal, Alyssa Hostelley, VP of product management for BlueWave Technology, discusses how adopting modern technologies will help retain new generations of employees and increase [...]
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Supporting Safer Communities: A Firefighter Needs Safety
A recent press conference, co-sponsored by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and the Washington, D.C. Fire Department, announced findings of a new national survey sponsored by Fireman’s Fund. The study finds that most fire departments are suffering from the economic downturn and are in need of additional support for equipment and training. Fireman’s Fund, [...]
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High Performing Green Homes
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company introduced a High Performing Green Homes program in June of 2008, and now offer it in 35 states. The eco-friendly program rewards customers that build certified high-performing green homes and offer special coverage to those interested in rebuilding green after a loss.
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IICF 16th Annual Western Division Gala Dinner
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 honor of the western division dinner, IICF created a video to highlight the foundation’s charitable giving in the state of California.
The 2009 gala dinner honoree is IICF [...]
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Promises Made. Promises Kept. Agility Recovery & Country Wide Insurance
Country Wide Insurance in Dexter, MO was crippled by the 2009 ice storm that left parts of Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas without power. Using Agility Recovery, within seven hours of the storm Country Wide was the only business in southeast Missouri that was operating; the insurance company was able to contact claims adjusters and process [...]
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Payment Card Security Extra Expense Coverage
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is introducing the first coverage for retailers that experience a breach of their payment card security system. A single breach of a payment card security system could cost tens of thousands of dollars in penalties and extra expenses.
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Ohio Commissioner Lays Out Opposition to Federal Oversight, Cat Plan
As public servant, attorney and community leader, Mary Jo Hudson officially took office as the 46th director of the Ohio Department of Insurance on Jan. 8, 2007. Not shy in letting consumers, agents and other regulators know where she stands, Director Hudson spells out why she opposes an optional federal charter and the adoption of [...]
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MyNewMarkets.com Exchange San Diego 2008
Highlights from the attendees of the San Diego 2008 MyNewMarkets.com Exchange.
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Stephen Lilienthal to Receive City of Hope’s 2008 “Spirit of Life” Award
Steve Lilienthal, chairman and CEO of CNA, is the 2008 Spirit of Life Award honoree for City of Hope hospital. City of Hope is one of the best cancer research and treatment facilities in the world, and the Spirit of Life Award recognizes “outstanding philanthropic commitment”. In this interview, Steve tells Mark Wells of Insurance [...]
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Zurich and Habitat for Humanity Build a House in a Week
Zurich North America’s Commercial Markets team helped Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley build a home in just one week for a family in need. Zurich’s Jim Christle shares highlights from the ‘Blitz Build’ with Insurance Journal TV.
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Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation 15th Anniversary Gala
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is a serious commitment to community philanthropy. It is a united effort of the entire insurance industry. Through ongoing industry support, the foundation provides community grants, volunteer service programs and leadership for communities across California, the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and beginning very soon, the [...]
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Put Your Passion to Work
If you’re like millions of college students and young adults nationwide, you’re really starting to think about your career. But what to do? You know you want excitement, fulfillment, and a good salary. So what’s the answer?
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MyNewMarkets.com Exchange Conference Connects Agents with Markets
The MyNewMarkets.com Exchange is an insurance “market fair” where agents and brokers who need markets are brought together with the MGAs, wholesalers and carriers who provide them. The intent of the Exchange is to help insurance agents obtain new markets for their customers at the event itself. Participating sponsors staff “trading desks” consisting of a [...]
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Markets in Motion: Solar Manufacturer Warranties
The alternative energy market has many complicated angles to it, including solar warranties, which are essential to solar manufacturers as well as to the development and funding of solar projects.
According to Mike McMullen, president of PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, banks are hesitant to lend against some larger solar projects because of the severe credit [...] -
Excellent Claims Service when Clients Need it Most
Engle Martin & Associates is an independent adjusting firm providing claims services to the insurance industry. In this interview with Claims Journal, Susan Froman, Engle Martin’s Director of Sales, discusses the growth of the company and providing service to their clients when they need it most.
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‘Uncomfortable Change’ Paves Road to Perpetuation
Too often agency principals find themselves facing a forced sale as a result of not having a proper perpetuation plan. In this podcast, MarshBerry president John Wepler discusses the many difficult and “uncomfortable” decisions required of an owner seeking to properly–and profitably–perpetuate the firm. Listen to this frank conversation as John offers some good news: [...]
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Get Smart About Insuring Intellectual Property
The Internet makes it easier to get into business but it also makes it easier to steal others’ ideas. The Web is also expanding the notion of what materials, images and designs need to be protected. Intellectual property attorney David Branfman advises agents on questions to ask clients about intellectual property exposures and warns about [...]
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Risk Management’s a Priority for Moving Company
Moving companies face a number of exposures in their daily operations, including workers compensation, cargo, fleet and general liability. Priority Moving in San Diego, Calif. is no exception. A Wheaton Van Lines agent, Priority Moving has created a series of internal procedures, reinforced by a strong employee screening process and training program. Analytics software [...]
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Cyber Breaks, Insurance and Data Breach Response Advice
Stroz Friedberg is a consulting firm that does computer forensics, mobile phone forensics, electronic discovery and cyber crime response, operating at the intersection of law, technology and behavioral sciences. David Garrett, managing director of Stroz Friedberg’s San Francisco office, explains why clients may or may not have cyber risk insurance, whether those that have the [...]
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Helicopter Business Revolves Around Safety
Corporate Helicopters is a San Diego business focusing on charter, tours, aerial filming and helicopter sales. In this episode of Watching the Risks, Corporate Helicopters president Ivor Shier explains how looking through the lens of risk analysis from the formative years to the present has led to a safer company.
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The Current Insurance Regulatory Environment and its Future
Ernst Csiszar, South Carolina insurance commissioner and incoming NAIC president, discusses
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Redefining the Digital Universe
As consumers, we are experiencing an accelerating communications explosion. This rapid development
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Clinton Voodoo Doll
Bill Clinton has some trouble during a speech when a man finds his voodoo doll.
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Richard Kerr, Market Scout / IIABA 2003 InfoXchange
Interview with Market Scout Chairman/CEO, Richard Kerr, at the IIABA 2003 InfoXchange
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