April 7, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Directors & Officers Liability; Entertainment/Sports/Special Events; Group Products for P&C Agents/ Benefits Brokerage Directory
In this Issue
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Features
People Rob Arnold has been named president of Houston-based insurance... -
FeaturesBoard Members, Former Execs of Louisiana Citizens Target of Lawsuit
Two policyholders of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.... -
FeaturesFraud Fighting Texas Prosecutor Honored for Successes
Kyson Johnson, a special assistant in the specialized crime division... -
FeaturesA Passion for Protecting Directors of Companies
Process involves more than simply procuring insurance, NIP founder... -
Editor's Note‘State v. Federal’ Fight Heats Up
In the face of growing economic turmoil the Bush administration is... -
It FiguresIt Figures
39 Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe in late March declared 39 counties... -
It FiguresRecession? In South Central States it Depends Upon Where You Are
With some notable exceptions — southern Louisiana for one — the... -
FeaturesDispute Between LDI, State Auditor Resolved
Steve Theriot, Louisiana's legislative auditor, said a legal dispute... -
FeaturesTexas High Court: Insurers Can Use Defense Staff Attorneys in Some Cases
In a long awaited ruling, the Texas Supreme Court on March 28 handed... -
FeaturesHow to Get a Powerful Person to Listen to New Ideas
Confident bosses turn deaf ear to new ideas when they are feeling the... -
FeaturesSouth La. Lawmakers Seek Rate Cut
South Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to give some homeowners a 10... -
FeaturesClimate Change Heats Up Insurance Industry
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) have gotten a bad rap, according to Mark C.... -
Closing QuoteSubprime Crisis Reveals Larger Problems in Government Regulation
America is in the midst of a significant financial crisis. A meltdown... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Burning Down the House "If you burn your neighborhood down, where are... -
FeaturesTexas’ Minimum Auto Liability Limits Increase April 1
The minimum amount of automobile liability insurance Texas drivers... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsTake a P/C Soft Market, Throw in a Recession, and Stir
The P/C industry's chief economist on how agents are affected when a... -
FeaturesBeecher Carlson: Energized for Growth
Atlanta-based broker just keeps going and going while striving to... -
FeaturesStrategies for Agents in a Recession
Despite soft market conditions and a downturn in the economy, it's... -
Minding Your Business10 Rules for Family-Run Businesses
Family businesses can be a blessing or a disaster. The root of a... -
FeaturesLocation, Weather, Animals, Illnesses Make Insuring Movies Risky Business
Rating the degree of risk for a movie runs the gamut, says Wendy... -
FeaturesHow Courts and Claims are Altering the D&O Landscape
Claims frequency, claims severity, subprime, securities fraud and... -
FeaturesIs Now a Subprime Time To Be in D&O?
Execs ponder Stoneridge, plaintiffs bar shakeups and market... -
News CurrentsIndustry Lines Up ‘Pro and Con’ on Bush Plan for Federal Regulator
Insurance industry groups lined up quickly with responses to the Bush... -
FeaturesGame Plan For College and University Safety on the Road
Transporting student athletes to sporting events can pose great... -
FeaturesDuring a Recession, Agents Tend to Fare Better Than Their Customers
Agents writing residential contractors feel recession first;...
