January 25, 2010
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. 1
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
U.S. Risk, Goss Re U.S. Risk Insurance Group Inc., based in Dallas,... -
FeaturesLimiting the Damage: Fifth Circuit Pares Down Mid-Continent v. Liberty Mutual
A little over two years ago, the Texas Supreme Court issued the... -
FeaturesReport: Counties with Levees Are Among the Nation’s Most Economically Sound
Flooding Costs Are Outweighed by Regional Economic Benefits Hundreds... -
FeaturesSeven Steps to Selling Your Business
Owners of small businesses — like many insurance agencies... -
People & PlacesPeople
Todd Richardson has been promoted to regional vice president - State... -
Workers CompWorkers’ Comp Reform High on Oklahoma GOP Legislative Agenda
Reforming Oklahoma's workers' compensation system will be among the... -
FeaturesDeclarations
No Effective Legal Means "We had no effective legal means to step in... -
It FiguresIt Figures
19.1% State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. is seeking a statewide average... -
Editor's NoteBecoming Chris Boggs
In October 2008, my colleague and friend, Christopher J. Boggs,...
National Coverage
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Fraud RoundupInsurance Fraud Rises as State Bureaus’ Budgets Fall
State insurance fraud fighting bureaus are seeing a significant spike... -
FeaturesA.M. Best Reports Reinsurers See Orderly, But Soft, January Renewals
January renewals showed signs of softening as reinsurers benefited... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Little Property Coverage "Haiti is the poorest country in the Western... -
FeaturesNew York Sees Promise in Own London-Like Market
But Skeptics Question Timing for Revival of U.S. Insurance Exchange A... -
FeaturesInsurers to Curb Agency Compensation in 2010, Ward Group Study Finds
Total property/casualty insurance agency compensation is expected to... -
FeaturesWhy Carriers Invest in Education
Carriers Say Benefits in Producer Sales Education Well Worth the... -
FeaturesEconomic Downturn Puts Pressure on Return-to-Work Programs
The recent recession and record unemployment rates have increased... -
FeaturesHow Rising Capital Gain Tax Rates Might Impact Tomorrow’s M&A Market
Agencies Contemplating Selling Soon Should Understand Their... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal Founder, Publisher Enter Insurance Hall of Fame
The Insurance Media Association named Insurance Journal's Founder... -
FeaturesHow Small Group Partnerships Help Agencies to Grow Employee Benefits Revenue
Gibson Insurance Group, Bolton & Co. Tell Their Tales of Growth... -
FeaturesTragedy in Haiti; XL Moves to Ireland; NYC Exchange Doesn’t Worry London; WEF Prepares for Davos
The tragedy in Haiti is a reminder of how fragile life can be in... -
FeaturesGeithner Denies Role in Hiding AIG Payments to Banks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said this month the bailout... -
Closing Quote5 Issues Agents Should Watch in 2010
With insurance agents across the nation breathing a sigh of relief... -
FeaturesYou Have Nothing to Sell But Fear Itself
Promoting Fear and Insurance in Troubled Times What do P/C producers... -
FeaturesSEC Order Keeps Some AIG Bailout Terms Sealed Until 2018
It could take until November 2018 to get the full story behind the...
