September 1, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Salute to Surplus Lines Brokers/NAPSLO; London Report; Top Workers' Comp Writers
In this Issue
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FeaturesUse of Private Lawyers Questioned in Former La. AG’s Katrina Case
U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval has asked Louisiana's commissioner... -
FeaturesBallinger Keeps the Beat at the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas
SLSOT Celebrates its 20th Anniversary This Year Phil Ballinger,... -
FeaturesState Farm Wins One in Dispute Over Homeowners Rates in Texas
In a long running dispute between the Texas Department of Insurance... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Swimming in the Buff "You always find out who's been swimming naked... -
FeaturesU.S.-Mexico Cross Border Trucking Project Extended for 2 More Years
In early August 2008 the U.S. Department of Transportation extended... -
FeaturesAuto Rates Rising for State Farm, Allstate Customers
Allstate and State Farm are raising their auto rates in Texas. State... -
FeaturesAllstate Targets Uninsured in Texas
A recent test of the Texas Auto Insurance Verification Program... -
FeaturesJungle Love
Risk Management Strategies Based on Emulating Animals in the Jungle... -
FeaturesManaging and Using Information to Grow an Agency
Eight Good Reasons to Get Your Database Efforts Underway The word... -
It FiguresIt Figures
84,000 The Arkansas Department of Health says the state had 84,000... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Apex Global, Benefit Partners Apex Global Partners Inc. acquired... -
FeaturesHurricanes and Tropical Storms: 2 Down, How Many More to Go?
With hurricane season halfway over for 2008, Louisiana has so far... -
People & PlacesPeople
Community Financial Insurance Center, Monroe, La., hired Jeanette F.... -
Editor's NoteHope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
During the 2008 hurricane season, Texas has so far been hit by... -
FeaturesWill Baby Boomers Lead to Boost in Worker Woes?
Managing Risks With an Aging Workforce The aging and retirement of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesU.S. Commercial Lines Outlook Revised To Negative From Stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the U.S.... -
FeaturesU.S. Doctors Say Lawsuits Help Guarantee Drug Safety
Doctors who run one of the most influential U.S. medical journals are... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesLloyd’s in the 21st Century
The Modernization of Lloyd's and the London Market Any institution... -
FeaturesLessons in Globalizing an Insurance Brand
Chubb: Understand Local Culture and Rely on Local Staff When Abroad... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: Top 25 Workers’ Compensation Companies
Workers' compensation direct premiums written (DPW) for calendar year... -
FeaturesU.S. Insurers’ Exposure to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Deemed Manageable
The U.S. insurance industry's exposure to securities issued by Fannie... -
FeaturesLabor Department Reports Fewer Workers Killed on Job in 2007
The number of workers killed on the job annually dropped to an... -
FeaturesWhat’s All the Fuss About?
With the Soft Market Here Again, the E&S Market Must Get Back to Its... -
FeaturesBrokers’ Stocks Up Slightly for the Year; Banks Active in Brokerage M&As
Stock Prices: The brokerage sector as a whole is up 2 percent for the... -
FeaturesA Winning Culture
Lots of companies claim to have a great working environment, but when... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Results Remain Strong, Despite Heightened Competition
Brokerage M&As Expected to Continue for the Near Term; Time's Almost... -
FeaturesThe Complete Condo Package, Part 2
How to Fit the Right Pieces Together for an Association or Unit... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness Planning in a Snap!
How to Create a Fast, Effective One-Page Agency Plan The fall is a... -
FeaturesFeds Charge 11 in Biggest-Ever Identity Theft Case
Authorities in Boston have cracked what is believed to be the largest... -
FeaturesWholesaler Value is a Story That Needs to Be Told
Soft Market or Not, Stay Focused on Providing Superior Service, Value...
