October 8, 2012
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Surplus Lines: State of the Market / NAPSLO Issue; Lloyd's Syndicate Spotlight; Agency Financial Products Directory: Banks, Funding & Capital for Acquisition
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves – South Central
Texas Wholesale Insurance Coalition A group of Texas-based managing... -
FeaturesCourt Reverses Landmark Katrina Ruling on Army Corps Liability
A federal appeals court reversed itself recently, throwing out a... -
FeaturesHomeowners Insurance Claims Cost Rising Rapidly: Study
The cost of homeowners insurance claims has been rising rapidly... -
Legal BeatTexas Supreme Court Takes Up Contractual Liability Issue, Again
Justices to Consider Questions Posed in Ewing Construction v.... -
FeaturesTWIA Study Recommends Lowering Agent Commissions
Among the top recommendations made by a consulting firm hired by... -
FeaturesCitizens Depopulation and Rates – A Practical Solution
Today, the homeowners insurance marketplace in Florida is dominated... -
FeaturesFlorida Approves State Farm 6.4% Increase
Florida regulators have approved an average 6.9 percent homeowners'... -
FeaturesA Growing Economy
Media reports notwithstanding, the U.S. economy, while sluggish, is... -
FeaturesA Rebounding Economy Spurs Growth in Cargo, Supply Chain Risks
Nearly All Commercial Sectors Have Vulnerabilities, Experts Say A... -
Editor's NoteMoving Forward
One result of an improving economy is increased demand for commercial... -
DeclarationsDeclarations – South Central
Homeowners, Hurricanes "I respectfully request that you utilize your... -
People & PlacesPeople – South Central
Workers' compensation insurance provider, Texas Mutual Insurance Co.,... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves – Southeast
Digital, Strategic Benefit Solutions Employee benefits agency Digital...
National Coverage
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FeaturesChairman Nelson Charts Future Course for Lloyd’s
Lloyd's of London Chairman John Nelson knew when he acceded to his... -
FeaturesSlow and Steady: Surplus Lines Industry Reverses Downward Trend; Optimism Good for 2012
Despite catastrophic events in 2011, low investment yields and... -
FeaturesANV Settles in as Lloyd’s MGA, as Capacity and Syndicates Grow
There are now 78 operating syndicates at Lloyd's; 88, including... -
Minding Your BusinessPay Owners for What They Do!
Owners are the firm's leaders and need to set the right example and... -
FeaturesThe Spy Who Robbed Me
Mobile Device Explosion Creates Need for Heightened Security Mobile... -
FeaturesThere Must Be Coverage Somewhere
Your client, a tenant in a local strip mall, signs a five-year lease... -
FeaturesWhat Makes a Marginal Producer?
Salespeople, broadly speaking, fall into three categories. First,... -
FeaturesWill Regulatory Reform Trigger Doomsday for Captives?
If you're startled by this headline, you're not alone. Until... -
FeaturesAcademy of Insurance Success Stories!
I strongly believe the annual membership with Academy of Insurance is... -
FeaturesAcademy of Insurance’s 2012 Fourth Quarter Schedule
October 11, 2012 The Real Meaning of the Property Damage Exclusion in... -
FeaturesBeyond ‘Profits-Only’: 3 Trends That Will Affect Your Bottom Line
Global trends are like a river. Sometimes they are powerful,... -
FeaturesBundlers of Joy: Satisfaction with Home Insurers at 12-Year High
Overall customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies is... -
FeaturesEmployees Staying Put Even If Unhappy: Talent Survey
As high unemployment persists and the global economic recovery... -
FeaturesEnd of the Year Financing Options to Consider
It is approximately four weeks before the Presidential election.... -
FeaturesIs Long-Term Care Insurance Dying?
Poor results in the long-term care insurance sector have led many... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in...
