February 9, 2009
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Small Business Insurance/BOPs; Errors & Omissions; Nonprofits/Social Services/ Public Entities
In this Issue
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Features
1 in 4 About one in four Oklahoma drivers is uninsured, the... -
Editor's NoteCautiously Optimistic
A recent development may have agents feeling cautiously optimistic... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
The Job Engine "Small businesses are the job engine of this state.... -
FeaturesSystematic Sales Strategy Should Be Priority No. 2 for Agency Managers
In this hard economy coupled with the soft market, most agencies... -
FeaturesStart-Up Stories: How New Agencies Are Competing
A Crop of Newly-Formed Agencies Is Defying the Hard Economy and Soft... -
People & PlacesPeople
Linda Timmons has been promoted to director of communications for the... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Sun Belt, Higginbotham & Associates Sun Belt Insurance & Associates... -
FeaturesCertificates of Insurance and Agency Liability: What Agents Should Know
A common practice by insurance carriers is to inform their agents...
National Coverage
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Carrier WatchInsurers’ Stocks Down 14%; Middle Market Carriers Active in Intermediary Acquisitions
Stock Price: Commercial lines stocks mirrored those of major indices... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesHuman Services Agencies Can Benefit from Agent Advice, Especially in Challenging Economic Times
Custom Coverages and Loss Control Can Help Non-Profits Survive While... -
FeaturesEmployee-Powered Excellence
With a Conservative View on Growth and Employees as Owners, J. Smith... -
Features5 Business Owner Policy Gaps and Pitfalls Agents Should Watch Out For
Business owner policies, traditionally referred to simply as BOPs,... -
Minding Your BusinessTime Management
10 Tricks of the Trade Time is the only resource we cannot recreate... -
FeaturesHow to Avoid Agency Errors and Omissions Claims
Advising Clients on Specific Dollar Values of Coverages They Need to... -
FeaturesStudy Shows Need for Standardizing Nursing Home Social Workers’ Credentials
Only Half of Nursing Homes Surveyed Employ Social Workers with... -
FeaturesPros and Cons of Running a Small Business Unit
Agencies Say SBUs Take Dedication, Technology But Offer Profitability...