March 9, 2015
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Hospitality Risks Directory; Homeowners & Auto; Directors & Officers Liability
In this Issue
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FeaturesTexas Bill Would Create Roofing Contractor Registration
Texas Rep. Kenneth Sheets filed legislation that would establish a... -
People & PlacesPeople – South Central
Carrollton, Texas-based Hotchkiss Insurance Agency (HIA) announced a... -
FeaturesMore than 2.5K Oklahoma Agents Take Earthquake Coverage Class
With earthquake swarms steadily increasing in Oklahoma, the state... -
FeaturesOklahoma, U.S. Differ in Earthquake Calculations
The Oklahoma Geological Survey reported fewer than half the number of... -
FeaturesWork on Red River Levee Offers Hope for Avoiding ‘Flood Insurance Nightmare’
The threat of a flood insurance nightmare in Louisiana's Rapides... -
FeaturesState Farm to Pay $352.5M to Settle Texas Residential Overcharges Case
A settlement has been reached in a long-running dispute between the... -
FeaturesReport: Wildfire Reconstruction of West’s Riskiest Homes – $237B
In the Western United States there are nearly 900,000 homes... -
FeaturesBerkley: Google’s Entry Into Auto Insurance Should Frighten Agents
That Google is getting into auto insurance should have the voice in...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBest of the Best: Employee Productivity
Revenue per employee has historically been the measuring stick for... -
Editor's NoteNew Hires in 2015
About two-thirds of insurance carriers expect to hire more employees... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Integro, E&O Pros Integro Ltd. has acquired E&O Professional Risk... -
FeaturesInsurance Language – Clear as Mud
On occasion I find myself in a position having to explain insurance... -
Cover StoryWhat’s Driving Nonstandard Auto – Technology, Consolidation, Population Changes, Fuel Specialty, Opportunity
The nonstandard auto market is characterized by substandard operating... -
Closing QuoteTapping Into the Talent Pipeline
By 2020, the entire insurance industry will have 400,000 positions to... -
Features2014 Workers’ Comp Rates Ranked by State
The median index rate for workers' compensation insurance fell to an... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Bad Geometry "Our current station geometry does not serve eastern... -
FeaturesThe Key Coverage Business Partnerships Might Be Missing
There could be a risk flying under the radar in your client... -
FeaturesCapacity Plentiful, Pricing Remains Soft in D&O Marketplace
The directors and officers liability insurance marketplace continues... -
Tech TalkThe Best Apps and Why for Independent Agents
There appears to be little dispute among agents about the importance... -
FeaturesImpact of Driving Record on Auto Insurance Cost Varies by State
While motorists who commit moving violations typically pay higher... -
Features10 Things to Know About Homeowners
Preliminary figures compiled for homeowners show that insurance... -
Features4 Reasons Direct Mail Should Be Part of Your Plan to Acquire New Customers
As an independent insurance agent you're an expert in many things.... -
Features2015 Outlook: Profitable Despite Lower Rates
The commercial property/casualty insurance market should remain... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesGoogle to Face Same Obstacles Selling Insurance Online, Says Overstock’s Byrne
Those now running comparison insurance shopping websites believe that...