January 23, 2017
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume I
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Texas Commissioner of Insurance David Mattax has been elected... -
FeaturesOklahoma Earthquakes, Saltwater Disposal Volumes Decline
Recent reports show that disposal well operators placed about 23... -
FeaturesUber Wants to Help Cities Better Understand Traffic Patterns
Uber is offering a helping hand to some of the same city leaders it... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Specialty Coverages on the Upswing in Texas
The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas, which recently changed... -
FeaturesTargeting Growth with Hockey Pucks, Insureon CEO Seeks Constant Improvement
A major online provider of commercial insurance for small businesses... -
FeaturesNFIP: Number of Flood Policies in Louisiana Now at More than 480K
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) says there are now more...
National Coverage
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FeaturesTop 25 Insurers: P/C Direct Premium Written Up 3.9 Percent
Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance... -
FeaturesInternet of Things and More Tech Risks in 2017
Insurers and customers alike are increasingly embracing the Internet... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Residential Equity Protector Insurance Market Detail: Prospect... -
FeaturesNew Producer Hiring: How to Avoid the Black Hole Producer
When you hire the right new producer, oh does it feel good. That... -
Editor's NoteTruck Drivers’ Health and Crash Risk
Commercial truck drivers with three or more medical conditions double... -
FeaturesHackers Set Eyes on Cloud Technology, IoT Systems, McAfee Labs Reports
Hackers are expected to take advantage of vulnerabilities associated... -
FeaturesMajority of Consumers Say They Would Welcome Robotic Agents in the Future
However, Buyers Want Blended Human-Digital Experience for Complex... -
FeaturesU.S. Floods, Other Major Climate Events Rack Up $46 Billion in Cost, 138 Lives in 2016
During 2016, the United States experienced 15 weather and climate... -
FeaturesReinsurance Market Stabilizing But Competition Still Intense
The bottom of the reinsurance market may be in sight, because brokers... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Setting the Tone "New York, like California, Illinois, Delaware and a... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
AIG, Arch Capital American International Group (AIG) has completed... -
FeaturesEmployment Litigation: What’s Next in 2017?
The environment for employment litigation has more than ever been... -
Idea ExchangeTech Talk: 2017 Marks the Digital Tipping Point
2017 will mark the tipping point in agents' efforts to adapt to the... -
Idea ExchangeTake a Strategic Approach to Agency Growth
An insurance agency executive's control of commercial lines growth is... -
FeaturesSmart Cars on Rough Roads
Technology companies and traditional auto manufacturers are racing to... -
FeaturesCyber Espionage, Data Attacks and Other Risks to Intensify: Report
Top cyber threats during 2017 are expected to include nation state... -
FeaturesTop Global Corporate Risks: Business Interruption, Market Developments, Cyber, Current Events and More
Business interruption is a top global corporate risk for the fifth... -
Idea ExchangeHow to Grow Your Insurance Agency in 2017
Growing a successful agency isn't always easy in today's world. While...