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Selling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity

Workers’ compensation CEO says the time’s right for a new selling strategy Everybody needs workers’ compensation coverage and to some that translates to a commoditization of the product line. But to be successful at selling workers’ comp, producers have to …

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Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy protection coverage for electronic and non-electronic security events, including phishing, social engineering and physical theft. Sub-limited coverage for 1798* security breach; breach of statute including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and …

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Residential Construction Nuts & Bolts: Bliss & Glennon has two products for the residential construction market, offering coverage for custom home builders and spec home builders with remodeling, and residential repair and service contractors. Product 1, the custom home builders …

Mulryan: Working to improve Calif. State Fund’s value, transparency

California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund suffered setbacks recently over unethical practices in its group programs, and an order by California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner forced the organization to address structural and operational changes. Yet newly appointed SCIF President Lawrence Mulryan …

Selling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity

Everybody needs workers’ compensation coverage and to some that translates to a commoditization of the product line. But to be successful at selling workers’ comp, producers have to change the way they sell the product, says one industry executive. The …

Study: Hawaii Tops the Nation in Providing Health Care

A national study says Hawaii does better than any state providing health care to its residents. A New York-based private foundation that promotes health care compared how states measured in 32 medical areas between 2002 and 2005. Iowa, New Hampshire, …

Hawaii $151 Million Unemployment Tax Cut Package Becomes Law

A package passed by Hawaii lawmakers that would save businesses an estimated $151 million over the next three years has become law. The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2008, will drastically cut the taxable wage base used to …

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Horse Tracks Nuts & Bolts: A program specifically tailored for horse tracks is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Coverages available include: general liability (participant legal liability, volunteers as additional insureds, sexual abuse / molestation); excess / …

My New Markets

Horse Tracks Nuts & Bolts: A program specifically tailored for horse tracks is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Coverages available include: general liability (participant legal liability, volunteers as additional insureds, sexual abuse / molestation); excess / …

My New Markets

Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is offering a new program for eligible classes for this product that includes homeowners, town homes and condominium associations, planned unit developments, mobile home parks, office parks and cooperatives. EPLI is included …