October 3, 2011
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 Acqui
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteSafe as Houses?
Safe as houses. That's an expression I've never quite understood. In... -
FeaturesWriting Small Accounts Profitably
Someone once said: "Every agency should write small accounts because... -
FeaturesBeebe, Ark., Residents Lose Suit Against Union Pacific
A group of Beebe, Ark., residents who sued Union Pacific over claims... -
FeaturesBill Would Use BP Penalties to Help Restore Gulf
A bill that calls for 80 percent of BP penalties to go toward... -
FeaturesBP Oil Spill Report May Prompt $30B Payout
Findings of the second major investigation by the U.S. government... -
FeaturesBusiness Moves
U.S. Risk, American Special Risk Dallas-based managing general agency... -
FeaturesColorado, Oklahoma Metro Areas Dominate List of Hail-prone Cities
Metropolitan areas in Colorado and Oklahoma have the distinction of... -
FeaturesFire-ravaged Texas Land May Lose Half Its Value
Texas property blackened by wildfires may suffer reductions in value... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Former Controller for Texas Insurer Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scheme... -
FeaturesHigh Gold Prices Raise Risk in Jewelry Industry
The high price of gold and increases in jewelry crimes have put the... -
FeaturesHow Can Insurance Agents Help Texas Fire Victims?
Many businesses and homeowners are struggling to determine the extent... -
People & PlacesPeople
State Auto Insurance's previously announced Austin, Texas, claims... -
FeaturesPower Line Sparks Likely Caused Bastrop, Texas, Blaze
Sparks from electric power lines likely started the blaze that became... -
FeaturesState Farm: Weather Claims Reach $5 Billion
State Farm Insurance has paid $5 billion to its customers for... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Rates Expected to Drop in Oklahoma
Workers' compensation insurance rates for Oklahoma businesses are...
National Coverage
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New MarketsNew Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesWells Publishing to Launch New Claims Journal Magazine
Wells Publishing Inc. has plans to launch Claims Journal magazine, a... -
Features9 Years Later: Lloyd’s Chairman Peter Levene
Lord Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd's, is leaving the company after... -
FeaturesAfter 30 Years, Bouhan Leaves NAPSLO
The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd.... -
FeaturesAre You Among the Dying Breed?
Let's take a test. No, this is not a coverage analysis test or even a... -
FeaturesBrokers See Changing Relationships, Expanding Technology
At the same time they are trying to figure out what their customers,... -
Closing QuoteReflections on Recent Events and Implications for Catastrophe Risk Modeling
At the recent Rendez Vous de Monte Carlo there was a lot of... -
Minding Your BusinessThe Financial Side of Acquisitions
The merger and acquisition trend of agencies continues, despite the... -
FeaturesInsurance Risks of Business Travelers
Business travelers say there's no substitute for being there. Even... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal’s Newest Book
"Insurance is Not Risk Management! The Insurance Professional's Guide... -
FeaturesWarning: Insecticides Can Be More Dangerous Than Bedbugs
Bedbugs don't make people sick. But the poisons used to kill them... -
FeaturesWanted: Industry Seeks Out Specialty Marine Brokers
Two developments in the marine market have combined to create a... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Industry Losing Its Edge?
The surplus lines industry continues to outperform the overall... -
FeaturesSupreme Court to Hear Federal Healthcare Mandate
The Obama administration cleared the way for the Supreme Court to... -
FeaturesSportscover: Providing Coverage for Sports and Leisure around the World
Sports and leisure activities are one of the most ubiquitous pass...
