Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies; Environmental Liability/Risk Management Report; Catastrophic Coverages - hurricane, flood, earthquake, terrorism

In this Issue

Editor's Note
Get connected
Insurance is a business that is grounded in connections -- with...
Currents
Fla. agents send special response vehicle to tornado-ravaged Kansas town; statistics detail loss cost numbers
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents' state-of-the-art...
It Figures
It Figures
$10 million A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a...
Currents
‘Apprentice’ reject settles lawsuit with Trump
A 51-year-old man who claimed he never had the chance to hear "You're...
Currents
Ill. lawmakers toughen teen graduated licensing program
Some are already calling the new provisions to the teen graduated...
Cover Story
From Cuba to Capitol Hill
Not your typical agent: Big "I" President and Miami independent agent...
Features
Tough products don’t need to be a challenge to write
Skis, ladders, skateboards, pacemakers and nutra-ceuticals may be...
New Markets
My New Markets
People & Places
People and Places
Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger, executive vice...
Currents
Agent study: Mich. boating fatalities drop slightly, accidents rise
Fewer Michigan boaters were killed last year, even though more were...
Currents
Greenberg: no good has come from Spitzer
C.V. Starr & Co. Chairman Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, former head of...
Closing Quote
Why the United States must make TRIA permanent
It is important to take a moment to talk about the importance of the...
Declarations
Declarations
Presidents rememberedM "I think in our country most presidents have...
Features
Growing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
Railroads, lenders, investors, manufacturers, contractors and others...
Idea Exchange
Minimizing risks for global catastrophes
Multinational businesses face serious challenges when managing...
Idea Exchange
New ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first...
Minding Your Business
Business charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to...
Currents
‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98...
Currents
Survey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents; personalized service
Three-quarters of consumers are very satisfied with the service...
Currents
At last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
N.Y. Gov. Spitzer brokers $2 billion settlement between Silverstein...
Features
Gallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk
Insurance CEOs tell risk managers improving service continues to be a...
Features
Personal Lines LEADERS
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this...

National Coverage

Features
New ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first...
Features
‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Frenkel & Co. Inc. New York, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): John Kelly,...
News Currents
News Currents
Survey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents;...
Features
Personal Lines Profile
North Florida Agency Network Tallahassee, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s):...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Oklahoma Agents Alliance Oklahoma City, Okla. Owner(s)/principal(s):...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Lawley Service Inc. p:Buffalo, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): William J....
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Bollinger Inc. Short Hills, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): John A....
Features
At last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and Insurance Superintendent Eric R....
Features
Personal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
The Advantage Group Seattle, Wash. Owner(s)/principal(s): John...
Features
Personal Lines Profile
Cook, Hall & Hyde Inc. East Hampton, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s):...
Features
Personal Lines Profile
Higginbotham & Associates Inc. Fort Worth, Texas...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Roger Bouchard Insurance Inc. p:Clearwater, Fla....
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
The NIA Group LLC Paramus, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): 22 2006...
Features
Personal Lines Profile
Foy Insurance Exeter, NH Owner(s)/principal(s): Jeff Foy, Mike Foy,...
Features
Growing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
The demand for freight transportation by rail has grown steadily in...
Features
Leader Profiles
Personal Lines Profile American Auto Club Ins. Agency Charlotte, N.C....
Features
Personal Lines Profile
Mesirow Financial Insurance Services Chicago, Ill....
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Behnke & Associates Hollywood, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s): Fred...
Features
Gallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk managers today ‘stinks’
When it comes to the service carriers and brokers provide to today's...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Dawson Insurance Inc. Rocky River, Ohio Owner(s)/principal(s): D....
Features
Personal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this...
Features
Personal Lines Leaders
Agency Name 2006 Personal Personal Total 2006 Main Office Main Office...
Features
Minimizing risks for global catastrophes
Managing catastrophe risk is one of the biggest challenges facing any...
Features
Personal Lines Profiles
Keystone Insurers Group Northumberland, Penn. Owner(s)/principal(s):...
Minding Your Business
Business charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to...