July 20, 2015
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Volume II
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople – South Central
Dale Randol has been promoted to president and CEO of San... -
Features$84.4M Farmers Insurance Settlement Approved by Texas Court
A Travis County, Texas, district court has granted preliminary... -
FeaturesDrought Disappearing from Oklahoma, Texas After Record Rainfall
Record-shattering spring showers across Oklahoma have replenished... -
FeaturesInsurer’s Refusal to Settle Can Lead to Bad Faith Liability
Did you know that that an insurer can be liable for bad faith failure...
National Coverage
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FeaturesU.S. Power Grid Attack Could Cause $70 Billion in Insurance Losses: Lloyd’s Report
A cyber attack on the U.S. power grid in the Northeast would have... -
FeaturesNear National P/C Carriers Identified for 2015
The Demotech Company Classification System, established in the Feb.... -
Editor's NoteMore Cell Distractions
It doesn't take using a cell phone to cause driver distraction.... -
FeaturesWhy Back Surgery Rates Vary by Location
The probability of injured workers getting back surgery depends on... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Uncommon Occurrence "It's been about 10 years since we've had one of... -
Minding Your BusinessDressing Up for the Wedding: Agency Operations, Part 1
Business owners have a lot to consider when running a successful... -
FeaturesCrowdsourcing Pollutant Detection: A Look at the Promise & Perils of Citizen Science
Far from being a new idea of the 21st century, scientific research... -
FeaturesACE to Acquire Chubb in $28.3 Billion Deal
In a major transaction, ACE Limited has agreed to acquire The Chubb... -
FeaturesWhat Insurers Want to Know When Considering Wearable Devices
In a recent blog on the subject, Mark Breading, a partner at SMA,... -
Idea ExchangeExpanding Your Sales Portfolio? Give LTCI a Second Look
If you don't offer your clients long term care insurance (LTCI), you... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesOpioid Abuse Rises in Construction, Manufacturing Sectors: CNA
CNA recently issued two new reports that examine the growing... -
FeaturesNew Regulatory Guidance Affects Insurers, Producers
Producers, brokers and insurers are all targeted by cyber attackers... -
FeaturesSan Andreas Movie: Facts Within Fiction
Released in late spring 2015, the movie San Andreas tells the story... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to Deal With Humans (Customers) Who Prefer a Digital Interface to a Real Face
Flying drones and self-driving vehicles are being readied for... -
FeaturesAnalysis of Chubb’s Future Position in P/C Product Lines
Just a little over six months ago, ACE announced a deal to acquire... -
FeaturesHow the Insurance Industry Is Using Google Glass
Improved customer service may be just one benefit insurers could see... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Alliant, Preferred Concepts Specialty insurance brokerage Alliant... -
FeaturesCommercial Insurance Prices Remain Static for Fourth Month: MarketScout
Commercial insurance rates have barely budged at all over the last...
