Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Insurance Journal TV: How Calif Agent Started His Agency

Insurance Journal TV
January 31, 2012
Feature Video

How Calif. Agent Started His Agency

Yes, finding markets is a challenge. So is financing. And the soft market doesn't help. But Phil Hakopian managed to overcome these and other obstacles to launch his Rancho...

Watch Now

Popular Videos

Mission Accomplished with Liberty Mutual

Aon Turns to Veterans for World Crisis Team
More Insurance Videos
Subscribe to our iTunes Channel
Announcing the Insurance Journal Interactive Edition. The World's Leading News, Analysis and Information Source for the Property/Casualty Insurance Industry. Click here for more information.
Insurance Journal
3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 897-9965
Copyright © 2012 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

Banned in Germany, But You're Probably Still Eating It

Please use this link if you are having problems reading this newsletter: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx
ONLY
1 DAY
REMAINING
Help Combat the Visible Signs of Aging*    Help Combat the Visible Signs of Aging*
This yellow spice may be one of the best-kept anti-aging secrets of ancient India... providing nourishment that promotes radiant, supple skin...*

Turmeric Formula And its nutrient-dense status makes it a more potent antioxidant than many fruits and vegetables, helping protect your cells from free radical damage.*

But there's more... It's naturally low calorie and thermogenic, a clear benefit to those trying to maintain a slim figure...* And it helps your body balance daily stress, which is nearly unavoidable in today's world.*

Ready to put it to work for you?

FREE BOTTLE Offer till Feb. 1st...
Just buy 2 bottles - and get 2 more FREE

In India, approximately 500 million people use it daily! Why not you too?

Hurry! Only available while supplies last.

ARTICLES RSS
Banned in Germany, But You're Probably Still Eating It Banned in Germany, But You're Probably Still Eating It
Despite being banned in Germany, Hungary and Ireland and the fact all their wonder claims have failed to materialize, the world's most evil company continues to spread its poisonous tentacles. Whatever you do, avoid anything containing these 2 ingredients...

Monsanto to Face Biopiracy Charges in India
The Indian government is suing Monsanto for stealing local varieties of eggplant to use for their own commercial gain.
HEALTH RESOURCES CALL TOLL FREE. US Number: 877.985.2695 | Int'l Number: 847.252.4355
Ubiquinol If You're Getting Older, You Need Something More than Regular CoQ10...
When you're younger, your body absorbs energy-producing CoQ10 just fine. But if you're one of the older crowd, not only does your body's CoQ10 production decrease, so does the ingredient responsible for your cellular energy - ubiquinol. So, I've found a stable form of ubiquinol proven to be crucial for your cellular energy.*
Greener Cleaner Discover What's Lurking on Your Freshly Washed Clothes
You think your freshly washed laundry is clean, but you'll be appalled when you find out what's turning up in your clothes, towels and sheets. You can't see, touch or smell it, but it's most likely there and it threatens your health in a way you never imagined.
 
View All Mercola Products View All Products Visit Dr. Mercolas Library Visit Dr. Mercola's Library
HOT TOPICS
Aspartame  Cholesterol  CLA  Cold and Flu  Drugs  Diabetes  EFT  EMF  Fitness
Food  Fluoride  Fructose  GMO  High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)  Juicing  Nutrition Plan
Nutritional Typing  Pets  Rheumatoid Arthritis  Sleep  Soy  Statins  Sugar  Thyroid
Vaccines  Vitamin D  Water  (View All Topics)
FROM DR. MERCOLA'S LIBRARY

Is Splenda Really As Safe As They Say It Is?
The giant food and drug corporations, as well as your own government, would like you to think so. That's just one of the many questions answered in "Sweet Deception: Why Splenda, NutraSweet, and the FDA May Be Hazardous to Your Health". This well-researched and compelling book, reads like a good novel you can't put down - and exposes the tragic facts about artificial sweeteners.

Follow Dr. Mercola on
Facebook
Twitter

Descubre Mercola en Espanol

Quote of the Day:
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
- Martin Buxbaum, author
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Subscribe Now Subscribe Now! Unsubscribe Unsubscribe

©Copyright 1997-2012 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Mercola.com Mercola.com
3200 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Monday, January 30, 2012

Daily Headlines: Monday, January 30, 2012

Looking for Workers' Comp Markets? Click here for more information.
Insurance Journal Daily Headlines
January 30, 2012
News By Region  National  International  East  Midwest  Southeast  South Central  West Video

Today's Headlines

National

Flood Damage in 2011 May Make 2012 Worse Along Mississippi River

Damage from last year's record spring floods could leave many people along the Mississippi River in even more danger this year, the Army ...

Lawyers Jump Into Cruise Ship Disaster Cases

Soon after Mitchell Proner, a New York personal-injury lawyer, heard about the capsizing of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy, he ...

Agency Compensation Expected to Rise in 2012: Ward Group

Contingent commission payouts to insurance agencies are estimated to be 12 percent higher in 2012 than 2011, a new study says. The study by ...

Peers as Passengers Studies Support Graduated Licenses for Teen Drivers

Two new studies support the efforts of states in imposing restrictions on teen driving. Teens who drive with peers as passengers have ...

Best Revises AIG and Subs Outlook to Stable; Affirms Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb" of American ...

Best Revises Chartis, Lexington & Members Outlooks to Stable; Affirms Ratings

In connection with its revision of its outlook on AIG, A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of 'A' (Excellent) and ...

From MyNewMarkets.com Auto Insurers Find It Better to Forgive Than Lose Business

When insureds suffer a loss in most of the insurance market, they expect their rates to go up. However, insureds' expectations are changing...
Are you an independent insurance agent or broker? Take IJ's 2012 Agency Salary Survey today and receive an advance copy of the story and the survey results! Click here for more information.
East

N.J. Commissioner Considine to Leave Post, Will Be COO of MagnaCare

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced this morning that Banking and Insurance Department Commissioner Tom Considine will leave his post ...

Chubb Says Commercial Renewal Rates Rose 6% in Q4, Up From 4% in Q3

Chubb Corporation said its commercial insurance renewal rates were up 6 percent in the 2011 fourth quarter, as the pace of renewal rate ...

New Jersey Residents Say Flood Buyout Programs Fall Short

State and federal programs offer homeowners in North Jersey's flood-ravaged areas a buyout. But the combination of red tape and limited ...
Midwest

Boron to Lead Illinois Department of Insurance

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has named a new top state insurance regulator. Andrew Boron has been appointed director of the Illinois Department ...

Businesses Oppose Proposed Ohio Fraud Legislation

Some Ohio businesses are opposing a bill backed by the attorney general that would create tougher penalties on fraud and give ...

Red River Valley Flood Risk Keeps Receding

The risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is down from recent years and even lower than last month's forecast due to the ...
Southeast

Mississippi Judge Weighs Government Immunity in Shooting Case

A Hinds County judge will decide if Mississippi governmental agencies are liable for the wounding of a bystander during a 2008 shooting. ...

Florida’s FCCI Names Executives for Texas, Maryland Expansion

FCCI Insurance Group has announced it is expanding its commercial insurance offerings into Maryland and Texas. The company has named ...

Georgia Jury Awards $2.3 Million in Kroger Customer’s Suit

A Gwinnett County, Georgia jury has awarded $2.3 million in damages after a judge determined that Kroger destroyed and manipulated key ...
South Central

Ex-BP Worker Files Whistleblower Suit Over Cleanup

A former BP employee has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the company, claiming he was fired for airing concerns about the cleanup of ...

Federal Government Rejects Texas Insurance Waiver

The federal government has rejected a request by Texas to be excluded from a new law that limits how much health insurance companies can ...

Oklahoma Lawmakers File State Insurance Opt-Out Bill

Two Oklahoma lawmakers have filed legislation to increase the number of state employees who could opt out of state insurance coverage. The ...
West

Company Seeks Asbestos Liability Limit in Idaho

A bottle-cap maker weary of paying $700 million in asbestos claims has teamed with a conservative group in a state-by-state trudge to ...

Ex-Partners Cite Nevada Developer in Funds Lawsuit

Former business partners of Nevada developer and lobbyist Harvey Whittemore have sued him, claiming he misappropriated millions of dollars. ...

Drilling Rights Under Old Bomb Range Go For $137M

ConocoPhillips has tentatively agreed to pay Colorado $137 million for oil and gas underlying the old Lowry bombing range in Arapahoe ...

California Insurance Commissioner, Insurers Settle on Iran Investments

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and a group of insurers have settled litigation over insurer investments in companies doing ...
International

China’s Premier Says Government Debt ‘Controllable’; Promises Insurance Reforms

China's Premier Wen Jiabao said the nation's government debt is at an "overall safe and controllable" level, that funding for key projects ...

More Than Ever, Businesses Must Think ‘What If’

A tumultuous 12 months that saw revolutions in the Middle East, a worsening debt crisis in Europe and a tsunami in Japan has set the tone ...

China Plans to Turn Shanghai into Global Money Center

China laid out more specific plans to turn Shanghai into a global financial center by 2020, listing a series of targets for the next three ...

Strong Quake Jolts Eastern Japan

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 jolted eastern Japan on Saturday morning, but there were no immediate reports of ...

Swiss Re’s Chief Economist Sees Fed Actions Calming Debt Crisis

Swiss Re's Chief Economist, Kurt Karl, has predicted that the decision by the Federal Reserve to maintain the target fed funds rate at zero ...

Arctic Ice Melt Lifts Hopes for Russian Maritime Trade

When severe snowstorms prevented life-sustaining fuel supplies from reaching the frozen Alaskan town of Nome, U.S. officials turned to a ...

Join the Insurance Journal Network

Twitter Facebook LinkedIn


Insurance Journal TV

Video thumbnail

How Insurance Distribution Is Changing

Retail and wholesale brokers face the challenge —and opportunity— of redefining their...
Video thumbnail

Vertafore: Intelligence in Technology

Insurance technology leader Vertafore serves 15,000 agencies, 1,000 carriers and about 750...

TV icon Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv

New Discussions in the Forums

Farmers - your opinion
Posted: Sun Jan 29 -- Letter below written by a Farmers Home Office employee, taken from the United Farmers Agents Association website, UFAA. Original article as... lonestar
How do you ask for a referral?
Posted: Fri Jan 27 -- Another way is to send an emai (if that's the preferred way to contact a particular client) and ask for referrals. I've thought about... pageltd
Ally Insurance Network
Posted: Thu Jan 26 -- Anyone have experience or thoughts about this group? It appears like some type of cluster of MGA but never heard of them... broberts1963
Virginia Surety Writer in CA
Posted: Thu Jan 26 -- I need to find a way to get to Virginia Surety Company in CA Gail
SOCAL Brush
Posted: Wed Jan 25 -- My suggestion is to move on. When you have prospects with brush issues in California and Travelers and Hartford (two of the more liberal... d's insurance store

Reader Comments

Lawyer Hits Jailing of Amish Men in Kentucky Over Buggies
Posted: Mon Jan 23 -- This isn't just an "Amish thing", it has to do with safety on the roadway..PUBLIC roadways. It's fine if the Amish want to put *their*... Susan
Mississippi Supreme Court to Hear Grocery Store Parking Lot Beating
Posted: Mon Jan 23 -- INSANITY prevails. Come on, an armed guard in the parking lot? What a ridiculous presumption of safety. Shame on the jury of me, women and... reality bites
Workers' Compensation Turn a Profit? Fahgettaboudit!
Posted: Tue Jan 24 -- NCCI has been messing around with this for he past two years in their annual updates state-by-state. They won't come out and say,"Hey,... NG
Florida Lawmakers Reject Bad-Faith Reform Bill
Posted: Fri Jan 27 -- This is a draconian solution in search of a problem, said Cunningham No Mr. Cunningham what it Draconian is the law as it stands.... TN
New Jersey High Court Clears County in Bicyclist's Death
Posted: Mon Jan 23 -- Sanity prevails! Seriously, a 1.5" deep hole? Tragic consequences indeed, but hardly an unnegotiable road hazard. Had it been a 1.5" bump,... reality bites

Current Issue

Current Issue
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. I
January 23, 2012

More Newsletters

Choose Newsletters
Enter Your E-mail

How to Advertise

For information about advertising on this newsletter and Insurance Journal magazines, contact Julie Tinney at (800) 897-9965 x148.
View our Media Kit for advertising options in our magazines and online properties.
Insurance Journal
3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 897-9965
Copyright © 2012 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

New Markets Daily: January 30, 2012

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe Instantly.

Sponsored by: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency. How do you plan to grow your business in 2012? Think Big. We can help. Click here for more information.

January 30, 2012

Restaurants, Taverns, Bars Program

Exclusive Restaurant, Tavern & Bar Program for Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers, Inc. - Dallas. This is a non-admitted "A-" rated market that is offering Assault & Battery on a limited basis. Full Liquor Liability ...
States: VA, SC, NC, GA, FL, TX, CA

Market Announcements

Railroad Protective Liability

In working with Railroads and Contractors we have found that one common thread exists between many of the Permit Managers, ...
States: All except AK, HI, RI

Home Inspectors

Our distinct advantages include: Risk Management Services -- information and materials specifically designed to help firms ...
States: All states

Engineers-Environmental

Errors & Omissions coverage is available for a wide array of environmental consultants, testing labs, and assessment professionals. ...
States: AZ, CA, CO, DC, ID, MD, NJ, NV, PA, TX, VA, WA

Beauty/Barber Shops/Salons/Schools/Supplies

Professional Liability, Business Income, CGL, Tanning Liability, Umbrella, Liability, Real & Business Personal Property.
States: CT, MA, RI

Feature Articles

Auto Insurers Find It Better to Forgive Than Lose Business

When insureds suffer a loss in most of the insurance market, they expect their rates to go up. However, insureds' expectations are changing... Read more

Political Season Is Here But Insurers Aren't Running to Cover Campaigns

Death, taxes and elections. You can count on all of them, but elections might be the easiest to predict, at least when it comes to... Read more

Insurers Say Flexibility Needed to Keep Up with Green Tech Risks

It's almost impossible to go a day without hearing something about green technology. It's on the news and on television commercials and... Read more

Latest Forums

metal fabrication- calif

I have new venture, metal fabrication, no construction or structural.  No delivery or installation.
by benkins on Fri Jan 27, 2012

Need market for new venture Used Car Dealer

Looking for a market for a new venture, small (max 12-15 cars) used car lot located in Texas. The roadblock I have run into is that ...
by Charlie122 on Thu Jan 26, 2012

Auto Insurance for 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost $344,000 bad driving record

Do you have a market for a Rolls Royce Ghost $344,000. Hagerty and American modern will not write it because of owners driving ...
by Brian Gallagher on Thu Jan 26, 2012

Health Insurance Benefits for Temporary workers

I am looking for a health insurance to compliment our P&C program, specifically to fill the gap for our Temporary ...
by Dkelly on Thu Jan 26, 2012

Ask a Question

Join the conversation, ask your question to our community of more than 15,000 property casualty professionals. Get started today!

register now

 
Sponsored by: Worldwide Facilities, Inc. Casualty, Construction, Cyber Liability, Environmental, General Liability, Product Liability, Life Sciences. Click here for more information.

Member Tools

Forward

Know someone who might be interested in the email? Why not forward this email to a friend.

Search

Find exactly what you need.
Search our database of
more than 700 companies
and 22,000 market listings.

Search

Login to your MyNewMarkets account.
Not a member yet? Sign up now!

Are you an independent insurance agent or broker? Take IJ's 2012 Agency Salary Survey today and receive an advance copy of the story and the survey results! Click here for more information.

Connect with MyNewMarkets

Twitter Facebook