May 4, 2009
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Salute to Super Regionals/AAMGA Issue; Agency Technology; Premium Finance Directory
In this Issue
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FeaturesFight to Approve Workers’ Comp Judges in Oklahoma Goes On
Undeterred by the governor's veto, the Oklahoma Senate is forging... -
FeaturesTexas Senate Passes Insurance Department ‘Sunset’ Bill
After a temporary block by Democrats in the Texas Senate, a bill... -
FeaturesCommissioner: Public Adjusters Not Permitted in Arkansas
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford said in the wake of... -
FeaturesKatrina Flood Victims’ Civil Suit Against Corps Underway
Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet. Photo: Michael Maples/U.S. Army Corps... -
FeaturesAIG Transitioning Insurance Units to AIU Holdings
American International Group Inc. (AIG) has begun the process of... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Key & Piskuran, Higginbotham Key & Piskuran Insurance Agency LLC, a... -
People & PlacesPeople
Joseph Tracy has been named president of Travelers Inland Marine... -
Closing QuoteBeing Prepared
Don't Lose Sight of the Greater Risks We Face No one could fail to... -
FeaturesFor Award Winning CSR, Going ‘Above and Beyond’ is Part of the Job
What does it take to deliver outstanding customer service? Kimberly... -
Editor's NoteWhat Agents Want
Money is the lifeblood of any business. But when it comes to running... -
It FiguresIt Figures
5,500 The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported that the... -
FeaturesCrime Warp: Recession Driving a Rise in Vehicle Give-Ups
As America's economy slogs through this once-in-a-generation... -
FeaturesAgents Can Help Fight Insurance Fraud
Employee Background Checks Essential Insurance agents can play a big... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Nothing Doing "Doing nothing is not an option." —Texas Sen. Troy...
National Coverage
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Minding Your BusinessHow to Improve Productivity in a New Economy
Agencies Must Stop Money Wasting Financial Leaks The economy is in... -
Features2009 Super Regional P/C Insurers™
The original criteria and objective definition for Super Regional P/C... -
Features‘Red Flags’ to Watch For When Choosing an MGA Partner in a Bad — and Good — Economy or Market
In today's tough economy and prolonged soft market, some insurance... -
FeaturesAgents, Rate Your Regional Carriers in a New Insurance Journal Sponsored Survey
Channel Harvest Research and Insurance Journal have announced a major... -
FeaturesBad Economy Not Impacting Essential Insurance Coverages
Many Americans have taken steps to reduce personal insurance costs in... -
Closing QuoteBeing Prepared
Don't Lose Sight of the Greater Risks We Face No one could fail to... -
Features50 Reasons Why Retail Agents Choose Managing General Agency Partners
As a large broker, this is decided based on relationships, successes,... -
FeaturesSocial Networking in an Insurance World
Web 2.0 Tools Enhance the Face-to-Face Interactions in the Industry... -
FeaturesRisk Managers Report ‘Soft Landing’ for Market Pricing
Insurance premiums for businesses continued to slide towards a "soft... -
FeaturesDon’t Expect Top Dollar if Your House is in Chaos
Get the Highest Bid When Selling Your Agency by Keeping Financials,... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...