January 26, 2009
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. 1
In this Issue
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FeaturesForeclosures, Vacant Properties Increase with Continuing Financial Crisis
Properties Vulnerable to Vandalism, Theft In communities across... -
FeaturesDon’t Cheap Out on the Training
And Other Lessons from High-Performing Agencies Use your agency... -
FeaturesTexas No. 1 for Railway Accidents; Harris County Leads the Way
Harris County is the most dangerous county in Texas for railway... -
Idea ExchangeCustomer Retention Should Be Priority No. 1 for Agency Managers
In this economy, there are many things that agents should be looking... -
FeaturesPeople
Risk management and insurance services provider IMA of Texas Inc.... -
It FiguresIt Figures
7% Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board has approved a 7... -
Legal BeatInsurance in Times of Financial Crisis
Fiduciary liability typically involves an employee suing an employer... -
FeaturesThey’re Baaaaack!
The lawmakers are back, at least in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
No Fund at All "The Legislature was wise in setting up the disaster... -
FeaturesLouisiana Ranks Highly in Highway Safety Report
A report recently released by the Washington, D.C.-based Advocates...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWholesaler Innovation Helps Close the Gaps
E&S Exists to Provide Coverage for Unique and Emerging Risks Before... -
Idea ExchangeOld Insurance Inspection Photos Make Meaningful Gifts
Are you ready for a quick excursion down memory lane? It's a short... -
FeaturesFBI Reports Drop in Crime Including Property Crimes and Arson
The nation experienced a 3.5 percent decline in violent crime and a... -
FeaturesContractor Additional Insured Endorsements May Reduce Coverage Available to the Named Insured
Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part series on contractor... -
FeaturesMadoff Scandal to Cost Insurers $1.8 Billion, Aon Benfield Estimates
While the maximum potential exposed insurance limits resulting from... -
FeaturesDuty to Defend Greater than Duty to Indemnify
A Subcontractor's Contractual Obligation to Defend Exists Regardless... -
FeaturesInsurance Claims for 2008 U.S. Catastrophes to Top $25 Billion
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesObama Presidency Could Dramatically Influence Courts, Vanderbilt Professor Says
As President Barack Obama takes office, not only will the political... -
FeaturesLondon’s Reach Bolsters U.S. Specialty Lines
Insurers Catlin, Beazley, Amlin, Hiscox and Newcomer Torus Find Their...
