July 20, 2009
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. II
In this Issue
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Features
Douglas Soderberg, with Alejandro Gomez and Claudia Dias, owners of... -
It FiguresIt Figures
1,201 The Texas Department of Insurance received 1,201 justified... -
FeaturesWeb Site Estimates Damages if Old Storms Returned Today
This month marks the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Dennis, a... -
FeaturesLove of Language Leads Enterprising Agent into Successful Niche Market
At first glance, Kathryn Soderberg would seem an unlikely candidate... -
FeaturesOklahoma Verification System Now Operational
Oklahoma's new electronic verification system for vehicle insurance... -
Editor's NoteMini Reasons to Stay Sober
The survey showed a decline in the percentage of legally intoxicated... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Temporary Fix "This extension is just a temporary fix, but it is a... -
FeaturesLouisiana Citizens CEO: Rate Hike Probable in 2010
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. CEO John Wortman said the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
American Safety, Victore Insurance Bermuda-based American Safety... -
FeaturesFurther Challenges to Anti-Concurrent Cause Clauses
Hurricane Katrina brought the question of the validity and... -
People & PlacesPeople
LoriAnn Lowery resigned her position as president of Lloyd's North... -
FeaturesMaking Safety a Universal Language
Non-English-speaking Hispanic workers present unique safety...
National Coverage
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Features5 Harsh Marketing Warnings for Today’s Tough Times
It's Time to Start Marketing Again The economic crisis is over! Well,... -
Closing QuoteWholesalers as Partners When Navigating Market Changes
We are all painfully aware of the impact of the deep recession our... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesValidus Wins IPC; Industry ‘Think Tank’ Warns on Climate Change; Partner Re to Acquire PARIS RE
The contest to acquire IPC Holding appears to be over. Validus... -
FeaturesCredit Default Swaps Should Be Regulated as Insurance
Turmoil Could Have Been Avoided if Treated the Same as Insurance... -
FeaturesTackling Client Bankruptcy
How to Help Clients Work Through the Challenges of Going Under... -
FeaturesProperty/Casualty Industry’s Earnings Down 87% in Q1
The U.S. property/casualty industry's net income fell 87 percent to... -
FeaturesP/C Industry Pressured by 2009 Recession; Turnaround in 2011
Results for the property/casualty industry over the next few years... -
FeaturesBankruptcy Terms to Know
Bankruptcy: General bankruptcy is a legal process that provides... -
FeaturesBaby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials at Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
Rock concerts, iPods and cell phones may be contributing to a future... -
FeaturesHow Independent Agents View Super-Regional Carriers
Survey Says Carrier Size Matters But So Does Price, Underwriting and...
