September 19, 2011
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Professional Liability Directory, The Best Insurance Agencies to Work For, Employment/HR Issue
In this Issue
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Idea ExchangeCyber Security Risks a Matter of When, Not If
Targeted Risk Management Can Help Stem Losses; Municipalities Facing... -
FeaturesThe Increasing Cost of Data Breaches
The cost of responding to data breaches is on the rise, according to... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
LevelFirst LevelFirst is a new diversified wholesale broker and... -
FeaturesLouisiana Court Orders Injunction Against Insurance Fraud Ring
A Louisiana court has ordered a permanent injunction against members... -
FeaturesMethodology and Experience Important in Evaluating Fine Art & Collectible Claims
Adjusting claims involving damage to fine art and collectibles may... -
FeaturesMortgage Lawsuits Target Individuals as Well as Banks
By suing 131 individuals in its effort to recover losses on $200... -
People & PlacesPeople
TDECU Insurance Agency LLC in Lake Jackson, Texas, added Wesley "Wes"... -
FeaturesPunitive Damages Ruling May Be Pivotal in BP Case
A key court ruling in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill litigation could... -
Features11 States Proceed with E&S Tax Group
Eleven states that have formed a cooperative to streamline collection... -
FeaturesValue in Hiring a Conservator
There are several ways a conservator can assist claim adjusters in... -
FeaturesWildfires in Texas’ Bastrop County Destroy More than 1,500 Homes
The number of homes destroyed by wildfires in a single Texas county... -
Editor's NoteOn the Slow Track
With jobs being scarce, many people lucky enough to have one are...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe Votes Are In… America’s Best Independent Agencies to Work For
Salaries and Benefits Lead but Quality of People and Relationships... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Midwest
Grandville, Michigan Berends Hendricks Stuit Tom Stuit is surprised.... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Overall
Pasadena, California Chapman This year's theme: communication. This... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – East
Belchertown, Mass. Bell & Hudson "Our boss is the bomb," says... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – West
San Pedro and Torrance, California Insurance Center Associates It was... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – South Central
Houston, Texas HARCO Insurance Services "We already knew we were the... -
FeaturesBest Agency to Work For – Southeast
Ocala, Fla. Holder Insurance Agency The day Holder Insurance Agency... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesCustomer Satisfaction with Home Insurers Improves, Says J.D. Powers
Customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance companies this year... -
Closing QuoteEnhanced Technology, Workflows Contribute to Workplace Satisfaction
Over the years, I've engaged with thousands of independent insurance... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Advising Clients on Coverage Needs When Children Leave the Nest
With the college year again upon us, there is a good chance your... -
FeaturesHow to Recruit for the Perfect Culture Fit
Positive Work Environments Generate Lower Turnover Rates, Higher... -
Features9/11 and Terrorism Risk 10 Years Later
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks forever changed how the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyBe a Casual Specialist Instead of a ‘Sell Everything’ Generalist
Six Informal Ways to Target Commercial Lines There are still plenty...