January 23, 2012
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesOklahoma Commissioner Disappointed in MLR Waiver Denial
But State Lawmaker Thinks It's a Good Thing for Consumers Oklahoma's... -
FeaturesOklahoma to Require Medical Certification for Some Commercial Drivers
On Jan. 30, 2012, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) will... -
People & PlacesPeople
Swantner & Gordon Insurance Agency has added Thomas Peel in the... -
FeaturesTexas Lawmakers Object
Some lawmakers in Texas want Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman... -
FeaturesTexas Ranks Low in Study of Statewide Building Codes
Neighboring Louisiana Fares Better That Texas was ranked among the... -
FeaturesTexas Tornadoes Hit Homes, Mall
Forecasters say two tornados hit the Houston area during early... -
FeaturesTWIA Maximum Limits Change
As of Jan. 1, 2012, the maximum limits of liability for Texas... -
FeaturesBeyond Golf: P-U-T-T-E-R’s the Name of the Game in E&S World
Golf could be called the go-to sport of the insurance industry, so... -
FeaturesInsurance Exchanges Can Provide More than Just Market Access
A pair of industry experts espoused the benefits of insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
No Single Answer "Distracted driving is a serious problem and in our... -
FeaturesCourt: Workers’ Comp Bars Iraq Convoy Drivers’ Suit Against KBR, Halliburton
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought against KBR... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
PURE Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), which offers... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Less Negative Impact "Overall, the findings can be viewed as...
National Coverage
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FeaturesE&O Insights: Why Your Agency Should Recommend Employment Practices Liability Coverage
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) has been around since... -
Features5 Strategies for P/C Insurers for 2012
The economic uncertainty that plagues buyers of insurance does not... -
FeaturesHow Retail, Wholesale Distribution Chains Are Changing to Justify Value, Purpose
Retail and wholesale brokers face the challenge — and opportunity... -
FeaturesReport: Liberty Mutual Failed in Bid to Buy Harleysville
It turns out there was another player in last year's merger deal... -
FeaturesDespite Heavy Catastrophe Losses, Top 25 P/C Insurers Report Premium Growth, Net Income Through Third-Quarter 2011
Amid the continued difficult economic conditions, a heightened... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesNew Global Risks Create Need for Expanded Directors & Officers Liability Program
The risk of lawsuits against senior executives has long been a major... -
FeaturesSix Things I Learned from Reading Steve Jobs Authorized Biography
The first lesson learned from Walter Issacson's best-selling... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
IJ Video Highlights As the Market Turns, What Is Broker's Role? The...