June 2, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesDispute Between State Farm and Texas Goes On
State Farm Insurance does not have to refund consumers some $650... -
Closing QuoteGINA: A Solution in Search of a Problem?
New law prohibits insurers from genetic discrimination Congress... -
FeaturesTexas Review Board Says Insurance Department Works Well but Offers Changes
Department could do a better job regulating property/casualty rates... -
FeaturesLouisiana House OKs Car Insurance Hike
Louisiana's House of Representatives voted May 19 to raise the... -
Idea ExchangeInnovation Necessary for Insurance Industry
As the insurance industry continues to be challenged with softening... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$94,614,453.59 Arkansas has racked up nearly $95 million in insured... -
FeaturesOutgoing President Believes Service to IIAT Has Benefitted Him ‘Tremendously’
For outgoing Independent Insurance Agents of Texas President Frank... -
FeaturesQ&A with Swingle Collins & Associates’ Frank Swingle
Insurance Journal: How did you get started in the insurance... -
FeaturesInexpensive roof vent could prevent wind damage
Hurricanes often lift the roofs off buildings and expose them to... -
FeaturesAllstate: Nearly 40% of Houstonians Won’t Evacuate
Thirty-nine percent of Harris County, Texas, and surrounding area... -
Editor's NoteHere We Go Again
The odd-numbered year scenario could come as close to predicting... -
People & PlacesPeople
Specialty Insurance Managers Inc. CEO Frank R. Berry and President... -
FeaturesLouisiana Train Derailment Highlights Need for Railroad Safety Measures
Lafayette incident notwithstanding, rail accidents down nearly 25... -
FeaturesInsurance Industry Celebrates Women’s Achievements
May 18-24, 2008, marked National Insurance Women's Week, a... -
FeaturesCredit Woes May Cause Turbulence in Catastrophe Markets
Florida, Louisiana and Texas may be most at risk The credit crunch in... -
Features$50M in Insured Losses Expected From May Storm in Austin
Earlier North Texas storms rack up more than $200 million in damages... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
A Crime Epidemic "The increasing value of copper has made it a... -
FeaturesLa. Supreme Court upholds appeals court decision in wind versus water case
The Louisiana Supreme Court on May 21 upheld an appeals court's...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices Already Sold
U.S. health officials announced plans on May 22 for a new computer... -
FeaturesThe Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program
The New Alliance Can Handle Banks With up to $5 Billion in Assets but... -
FeaturesSoft Market Tests Program Administrators’ Survival Skills
It's Time to Focus Marketing, Upgrade Data, Round Out Business In a... -
FeaturesWhat to Watch for When Navigating EPLI Landmines
Understanding Prior Acts, Warranty Statements, Pending and Prior... -
FeaturesStudy: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market
Many low- and moderate-income households need more insurance and want... -
FeaturesAppeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
An appeals court in Texas overturned a $7.75 million verdict against... -
FeaturesFBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
Feds Focus on Arson, Hurricane Katrina, Corporate Fraud, Premium... -
Features‘Garbage In, Gospel Out’
Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Analyzes an Industry She Helped... -
FeaturesThe Reluctant Bride: Insurance Australia Group Rejects QBE’s Latest Offer
Quake Shatters China's Sichuan Province; Willis Shows Off New London... -
FeaturesProgram Market to Remain Vibrant in 2008
Carrier Appetite Opens the Door to Programs of Almost Any Size,... -
Minding Your BusinessBecome a Systemized Agency
Systematic Processing Allows Producers to Do What They Do Best ...... -
FeaturesLawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
The U.S. housing crisis has caused huge loan losses at big lenders... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesA Soft Market Solution: MGAs and Risk Sharing
Part 2: Soft Market Benefits of Risk Sharing Extend Beyond Potential...
