Monday, December 31, 2012

[New post] Waves… Catch one!!

kauilapele posted: "These waves were from today at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, where I often go to swim. No swimming today, but got a couple nice videos of the waves. At end of 2nd one, the rain started pouring in. [youtube=http://youtu.be/JvJZmn0vL7s&w=500] [youtube=http:/"

[New post] Benjamin Fulford 12-30-12… Response to Reader about NWO…

kauilapele posted: "The only comment I make here is that, in light of all the information coming out right now from the Public Peoples Trust (see this post), consider the statement Ben makes at the end of this piece. "...my understanding is that huge funds will soon be made"

[New post] Note from Ben Fulford… Next Report will Be Published on January 2nd

kauilapele posted: "Due to staff holiday, this Week's Geopolitical News and Analysis will be delayed until January 2nd. Happy New Years."

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Senate Passes Sandy Disaster Aid, Flood Insurance Increase

The Senate on Friday approved a $60.4 billion supplemental package to provide additional aid for northeast states hit by Superstorm Sandy ...

Federal Court Grants Firm Reprieve from Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

A divided federal appeals court has temporarily barred the U.S. government from requiring an Illinois company to obtain insurance coverage ...

AIG to Thank America for Bailout in High-Profile Ad Campaign

American International Group,Inc. said it will launch an advertising campaign thanking America for its support during the global financial ...

Program Specialists: Thriving in All Market Conditions

There is a strain of thinking that says generalists can adapt and survive in most environments whereas specialists are more at the mercy of ...

Most Commercial Insurance Buyers Accept Coverage Changes, Price Hikes: Survey

The vast majority of commercial insurance buyers renewing their policies appear willing to accept coverage adjustments, moderate price ...

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East

Looking Back at Insurance News of 2012: The Year's Biggest Stories

With less than a day left til the end of the year 2012, here's a look back at some of the biggest property/casualty insurance news stories ...

Long-Awaited New Hampshire Pollution Trial Ready to Start

Nearly a decade after it was first brought, a lawsuit accusing two oil giants of widespread groundwater contamination in New Hampshire is ...

Lawyer Seeks OK to File Claim Against State for Connecticut School Shooting

A lawyer who wants to sue Connecticut for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old survivor of the Newtown school shooting says the potential ...
Midwest

270,000 Ohio Employers Win Workers' Comp Ruling

A judge's ruling against the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation may end up costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars. The ruling ...

Drought Likely To Continue In Nebraska In 2013

Nebraskans should expect the impact of the drought to worsen next year if the current dry forecast for the winter holds up. Climatologists ...

Ohio Insurance Agencies To See License Fee Change

The state is lowering the fee Ohio insurance agents and agencies pay to have their licenses renewed late or reinstated. Lt. Gov. Mary ...
Southeast

Mississippi Suit Seeks $3.6M for Unpermitted Electronic Use of Photos

A Rankin County, Mississippi photographer is seeking $3.6 million in a lawsuit claiming her images were used without permission in an ...

West Virginia Judge Stops Insurer's Use of Old Parts on New Cars

A Kanawha County judge has granted Attorney General Darrell McGraw's request for a permanent injunction against an insurance company and a ...

Georgia Health Insurers to Offer Child-Only Policies

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens has signed an order allowing insurance companies to begin selling individual policies for ...
South Central

Texas Builds 'Hurricane Domes' For Double-Duty

Most of the time, the windowless building with the dome-shaped roof will be a typical high school gymnasium filled with cheering fans ...

Feds Give Break to Louisiana On Driver License Rules

Louisiana driver's licenses still don't comply with federal law, but the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted the state a ...
West

Worker's Comp Reforms, Portable Persistency Top West's 2012 Headlines

Dec. 21, 2012 came and went and the apocalypse was so lackluster as to be forgotten among the years myriad headlines. Here are Insurance ...

Colorado University Seeks Farmers' Experience With Drought

Researchers at Colorado State University want to hear from farmers across the state who have been affected by this year's drought. The Fort ...

Lawsuit Over Arizona Man's Taser Death In Utah Settled

A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an Arizona man who died in 2009 after a southern Utah ...

Photo Now Part Of Washington Driver's Breath Test

Drivers who are required to pass a breath test before they get behind the wheel won't get away with having someone else blow in the ...

Brown & Riding in California Merges with Travis-Pedersen

Los Angeles, Calif.-based Brown & Riding and Chicago, Ill.-based Travis-Pedersen have inked a deal that creates a large property/casualty ...

Northern Montana Insurance Services Expand Operations

Northern Montana Insurance Services, a Leavitt Group affiliate, has expanded operations with new offices in Helena and Butte. Jay LeProwse ...
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International

Lloyd's: Increasing Civil Unrest Driving Political Violence Coverage Demand

A report from Lloyd's of London concludes that the increasing demand for political risk insurance "has been rising as civil unrest and ...

Willis Re Sees No Rate Increases for Jan. 1 Renewals despite Sandy Impact

Willis Re's Jan. 1 renewal report points out that 2012 natural catastrophe losses are estimated to be "50 percent less than last year's ...

Ratings Roundup: Peak Re, Lakeside Re III Ltd

A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of 'A'- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-" to Hong Kong-based Peak ...

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Signing up for an insurance directory
Posted: Mon Dec 31 -- Does anybody know of some regional insurance directories? myagentethan
National Agents Alliance? Legit or Keep Away?
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Reader Comments

Thousands of Drivers Caught In Northern California Cell Phone Crackdown
Posted: Thu Dec 27 -- I believe that texting while driving is akin to driving while impaired or at least reckless driving and should be treated accordingly. Even... Center Point
6 Things for Independent Agents to Worry About in 2013
Posted: Fri Dec 28 -- You are so right Wvagt. We, as Independent Agents have a lot to worry about with the state of the economy, higher taxes for us and our... Agent
Florida Court Allows Drivers to Rebut Presumption of Fault in Rear-End Crashes
Posted: Fri Dec 28 -- The case aside, this should show everyone why cell phone use and driving don't mix and also why following too closely is a poor choice even... ExciteBiker
Instagram Furor Triggers First Class Action Lawsuit
Posted: Wed Dec 26 -- If they cannot maintain the privacy settings, then they should definitely expect a lot of fall out in court as well as on the internet. When... Ruminator
N.Y. Agency Owner Charged With Issuing Fraudulent Certificates of Insurance
Posted: Fri Dec 28 -- Hopefully, he is prosecuted and has to serve some time. If not, I don't think many insurance carriers would want to do any further business... Agent

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Weekly Reader Picks: Monday, December 31, 2012

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December 31, 2012

Top 10 for the Past Week

1.Farmers Agents Sue Carrier Over Contracts, Taking Client Info
Dec 27, 2012 -- A group of Farmers Group Inc. agents have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging the Los Angeles, Calif.-based carrier has undercut them by sharing their data with a competing subsidiary and several ...
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2.6 Things for Independent Agents to Worry About in 2013
Dec 28, 2012 -- The 100-plus year-old independent agency distribution system is expanding, according to Future One's 2012 Agency Universe Study. The number of independent agencies, it states, has recently increased to 38,500. Still, ...
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3.P/C Insurers’ Loss Reserves Continue to Surprise Analysts
Dec 27, 2012 -- Analysts at two rating agencies, Fitch and Moody's, believe property/casualty insurers' prior-year loss reserve takedowns will continue to outpace reserve additions in 2013. The analysts spoke about P/C industry ...
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4.Atlanta Hospitals to Form Own Insurer
Dec 19, 2012 -- Two of Atlanta's largest hospital systems have announced plans to form their own insurance company. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported  that Piedmont Healthcare and WellStar Health System have announced plans to ...
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5.The Price Is Right: Insurance Pricing in Today’s Market
Dec 26, 2012 -- In the long-running game show of the same name, contestants vie with one another to figure out the right price to win valuable prizes. Insurance pricing isn't all that different. Managing the ups and downs of pricing ...
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6.Congress Repeals Insurance Booklet Mandate at Car Dealerships
Dec 26, 2012 -- The U.S. Senate has approved legislation that would eliminate the requirement that new-car dealerships keep on hand an information booklet about insurance. The bi-partisan legislation, H.R. 5859, endorsed by the ...
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7.25 Ways to Grow Your Independent Agency in 2013
Dec 17, 2012 -- As the calendar flips to 2013, growth-minded independents must decide how to build their agencies over the upcoming year. The options are endless, and they straddle both the physical and digital worlds. Here are 25 ...
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8.N.Y. Agency Owner Charged With Issuing Fraudulent Certificates of Insurance
Dec 28, 2012 -- Authorities said a New York-based insurance agency owner has been charged with allegedly issuing fraudulent certificates of insurance. The New York State Police announced on Dec. 22 that Walter Davis, the owner of W. ...
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9.A Look at New Insurance Laws Taking Effect in 2013
Dec 19, 2012 -- With 2013 just around the corner, a number of states are preparing to implement new insurance-related laws. Insurance Journal highlights some of the changes that will take place around the country. ALABAMA Beginning ...
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10.Improving Your Sales Process by Answering the Phone
Dec 17, 2012 -- This post is part of a series on insurance marketing and training sponsored by Astonish. It's almost maddening how many sales opportunities are lost by insurance agents, CSRs, producers, or even receptionists who ...
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