November 16, 2009
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Contractors & Builders; Long-Term Healthcare Liability; Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies; Bonus: 2010 Regional Wall Calendar for Agents
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Arthur Seifert has joined Southwest Insurance Partners Inc. (SWIP) as... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Healthcare Reform "The House passed a bill today that includes a... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1 Billion The Army Corps of Engineers is launching a $1 billion... -
FeaturesThe Mississippi Supreme Court’s Anti-Concurrent Clause Decision
How Far Will It Go? On Oct. 8, 2009, the Mississippi Supreme Court... -
FeaturesAuto Claim Customer Satisfaction Up; Agents a Positive Influence
In general, auto insurance customers are more satisfied with the... -
FeaturesRecommendation on Oklahoma’s CompSource Due Dec. 1
The Task Force on the Privatization of CompSource is charged with... -
FeaturesChinese Drywall Link to Home, Health Woes Remains Mystery
Federal investigators have been unable to prove a definite link... -
Features8th Circuit Affirms Arkansas Court Ruling Against Drug Companies
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld Arkansas...
National Coverage
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Features10 Things to Know About the Construction Industry Supply Chain
Construction activities affect nearly every aspect of the U.S.... -
FeaturesHouse Healthcare Bill Contains Insurance Changes, Mandates, Public Option
The House of Representatives on Nov. 7, by a 220-215 vote, passed a... -
FeaturesClimate Change Treaty and Doha Round Top International Agenda
Climate change and Doha Round agreements remain doubtful, as last... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal Launches iPhone App
Insurance Journal has launched an iPhone application that allows... -
FeaturesThree Ex-Marsh Exec Acquitted in Spitzer Bid-Rigging Case
Three former Marsh Inc. executives have been acquitted of criminal... -
FeaturesNational Flood Program Extended Until Dec. 18
Congress has again temporarily extended the federal flood insurance... -
FeaturesIt Figures
488% The jump in profits for the third quarter reported by... -
FeaturesHospital Liability Claims Increasing After Years of Decline
After a decade marked by decreases in Hospital Professional Liability... -
FeaturesMore Heavy Metal Hits
Heavy Equipment Theft Now Estimated To Be A Sophisticated $600... -
FeaturesPollution Insurance: Peace of Mind or Smart Soft Market Marketing?
In today's competitive insurance industry and struggling economy,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Closing QuoteThe Risk of ‘Intexticated’ Workers
Cell phones, Blackberrys and iPods now infiltrate work life as well... -
Features2009 Top Personal Lines Agencies
The following list is taken from the Insurance Journal Top 100 P/C/... -
FeaturesSubcontractors Can’t Hide from Workers’ Comp
Sound risk management necessitates that owners or general contractors... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Healthy Action "The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece... -
FeaturesThe Face of Freakin’ Agency Marketing
Kool Prophet Promises Astonishing Results We come on down on a... -
FeaturesTrucker Safety Rule on Hours to Be Reconsidered
The Obama administration, bowing to safety advocates, has agreed to... -
FeaturesInsurance Agents Unhappy with House Healthcare Bill
The leaders of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of...
