March 24, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Salute to Independent Agents; Errors & Omissions; Energy/Oil & Gas
In this Issue
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DeclarationsDeclarations
Long-Term Vision Needed "The nation needs to develop a new long-term... -
FeaturesFirst Auto Policy Sold 110 Years Ago Today
Feb. 27, 2008, marked a significant anniversary in the history of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
Features‘Fire Safe’ Cigarette Bill Passes Oklahoma House
Legislation designed to help reduce the number of fires caused by... -
Editor's NoteMaking Up Your Mind
For those that really do want to perpetuate, it can be done, Wepler... -
FeaturesNo Smoke: Elderly, Disabled Win in Boy Scout’s Quest for Eagle Award
Fourteen-year-old Buck John of Jefferson, Texas, wants to earn his... -
FeaturesW.R. Berkley: Smart Enough to Know Where to Succeed
40 years of success based on pursuing diversity, maintaining... -
People & PlacesPeople
McQueary Henry Bowles Troy hired Jimmy Balagia as senior vice... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1.9 Million New York-based aviation fueling company Allied Aviation... -
FeaturesTo Perpetuate or Sell – It’s a Big Decision to Make
Agencies that choose to remain independent can do so with hard work,... -
Legal BeatTexas Supreme Court Continues Onslaught of Coverage Decisions
Since last August, the Texas Supreme Court has issued a half dozen... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Texas Farmers Insurance Company Texas Farmers Insurance Company filed... -
FeaturesWhen it Comes to Insurance Cycles, Mutuals and Stocks Behave Differently
Difference is tied to how mutual insurers build market share, says... -
Closing QuoteAgents: Document, Document, Document
When I sold my agency in 2001, I moved to Florida and started buying...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAmerica’s Golden Agents … Long-time Agents Have no Regrets, Many Rewards
Not many independent insurance agents can claim the title of a Golden... -
FeaturesClimate Change No. 1 in Top 10 Risks Facing the Insurance Industry
Potential climate change is the greatest strategic risk currently... -
FeaturesS&P: U.S. Workers’ Comp Insurers Face Weakening Rates
The U.S. workers' compensation insurance business is not for the... -
FeaturesAmerica’s Young Insurance Agents: Love and Optimism in the Workplace
"I wanted a job I could love," says 29-year-old Meghan McGarry. She... -
FeaturesInsurance Helps Fuel Energy Alternatives
Insurers introduce policies that protect fast-growing renewable... -
FeaturesTime For Independent Agents to Go Global
Businesses are reaching for the golden global ring — are... -
FeaturesHow to Discourage Commercial Insureds From Shopping Their Account
Virtually every business owner or manager considers shopping their... -
Features101 Things Independent Agents Like MOST
The exclusive 2008 Insurance Journal Survey of Young Agents asked... -
FeaturesCongress Examines Municipal Bond Ratings, Bond Insurance Industry
The fast-spreading U.S. mortgage crisis prompted lawmakers this month... -
Features50 Things Independent Agents Like LEAST
The exclusive 2008 Insurance Journal Survey of Young Agents asked... -
FeaturesReasonable Expectations for Agents’ E&O
The public views insurance agents and brokers as professionals,... -
FeaturesClimate Change Under World Spotlight
Swiss Re's latest sigma study on natural catastrophes and man-made... -
FeaturesU.S. Senate Approves Legislation Targeting Consumer Product Safety
A bill to crack down on dangerous consumer products was approved by... -
FeaturesOil and Gas Extraction Market Holds Solid Potential
While the oil and gas market can be seen as including pipeline and...
