State/Regional E&S Report; Cyberisk/Identity Theft; Top Workers' Comp Insurers

In this Issue

It Figures
It Figures
$692,000 The Louisiana Department of Insurance owes $692,000 for...
Declarations
Declarations
On Notice "This settlement ... should put all federal contractors on...
Features
Citizens to Pay Class Action Attorneys, Rather than Post Appeal Bond
Louisiana Citizens Property Corporation avoided what Commissioner of...
Features
Arkansas Among States Said to Be Lax on Motor Carrier Safety
A new analysis of government data reveals that more than 28,000 motor...
Editor's Note
The Perception Gap
We've heard the complaints over and over again: "The insurance...
People & Places
People
Texas-based Specialty Insurance Managers Inc. appointed several new...
Features
Small Businesses Confront Big Cyber Risks
Larger Firms Tend to Have More Data Security Resources The theft of...

National Coverage

Features
Buyers of Home, Auto Insurance Say They’re Happy with Insurers
Most consumers of auto and homeowners insurance seem to be happy with...
New Markets
New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...
Features
All About Teamwork
Fostering Close Working Relationships Is a Priority for The NIA Group...
Features
Red Flags, Notification Laws and Hi Tech Act – What Does It All Mean?
Data breaches have hit an all time high and with that have been a...
Features
Bar Association Seeks Exemption for Lawyers from Identity Theft Rule
The American Bar Association is seeking to bar the Federal Trade...
Features
At Home and Abroad, Vacated Properties Posing Greater Risks
A global recession, which has led to layoffs and a sharp drop in...
Features
Wildfires Wreak Havoc around the World
Australia, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, California: They've...
Closing Quote
Five Essentials for a Successful Agency Web Site
Every insurance agency can benefit from having a Web site. Even if...
Features
Event Cancellation Insurance
Coverage For When the Show Just Can't Go On Michael Jackson's recent...
Features
Huge Hacking Case Highlights Companies’ Vulnerability to Breaches
Consumers and companies are vulnerable to hackers and identity...
Features
E&S Brokers Look for Rays of Light at the End of the Tunnel
Flat Economy, Persistent Soft Markets Have Forced Leaner Business...
Features
Top 25 Workers’ Comp Insurers Show 36% Increase in Average Direct Premium Written
Results Based on Insurers' Growth June 30, 2009, versus June 30, 2008...
Minding Your Business
Value versus Price
Understanding Agency Value and the Sale Price Correlation When it...
Features
Declare Your Personal War on Time Poverty
Insurance professionals suffer from a particularly virulent form of...
Features
Buyer and Agent Beware
BOP's Changes for the Better or Worse? Just when I really think I...