March 10, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
2008 Agency Salary Survey; Homeowners and Auto/Antiques and Collectibles; Hospitality Risks Directory
In this Issue
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It FiguresIt Figures
$41 Million A $41 million settlement has been reached between... -
People & PlacesPeople
Midlands Management Corp. of Oklahoma City named Richard Jonathan... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesTwo Oklahoma Cities Among 35 Safest in Nation
Sugarland, Texas, made Top 5 safest list Two Oklahoma cities are... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Rejects Allstate Challenge to Texas Repair Shop Law
The U.S. Supreme Court in late February 2008 rejected Allstate... -
FeaturesReport: Change in Contractors, Computer System Hindered La. Citizens
A Louisiana Insurance Department report shows that the... -
FeaturesHedging Against Losses
How to navigate risk and find coverage solutions for hedge funds and... -
Editor's NoteAge-Old Issue
If one more expert complains about retiring baby boomers, the aging... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
The Party's Over "That party is over. ... It's a certainty that... -
FeaturesAuto Claim Frequency Drops But Claim Severity on the Rise
Falling auto injury claim frequency and rising claim severity have... -
Closing QuoteAverage Homeowners Policy Rate Comparison is Meaningless
Despite the insurance industry's traditional reliance on averages,... -
FeaturesCleanliness is Key to Preventing Hot Tub Claims
Proper risk management includes daily inspections, regular cleaning,... -
FeaturesPolicyholders Need to be Educated on Importance of Flood Insurance
Eroding levees, flood map changes, lack of buyers highlight need for...
National Coverage
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FeaturesHedging Against Losses
How to navigate risk and find coverage solutions for hedge funds and... -
Minding Your BusinessHow to Hire a New Producer
Hiring employees is a process crucial to the success of a business.... -
FeaturesWho’s Worth What?
Agency Salary Survey: Survey reveals fewer pay raises in 2007 but... -
FeaturesA.M. Best Predicts Personal Lines Stability in 2008
Credit rating organization A.M. Best Co. issued a prediction for a... -
FeaturesCredit Crisis Throws AIG Into ‘Uncharted Waters’
American International Group, on the heels of reporting its... -
FeaturesAre Clients’ Most-Valued Items Falling Into the Gap?
From beer cans to dollhouses, homeowners' collectibles need specialty... -
FeaturesNanotechnology: A Big Risk in a Small Package?
Nanotechnology presents great opportunity, but the impact on... -
FeaturesHow to Appraise and Insure Historic Homes
New technology, historical home insurance help to protect treasured... -
FeaturesThe Basics About Appraisals
Agents should know when and why to refer clients to appraisers for... -
FeaturesFormer Marsh Executives to Appeal Conviction in Bid-Rigging Case
Two former executives at Marsh Inc, a unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos.... -
FeaturesFive Execs Found Guilty of Fraud in Gen Re-AIG Trial
A federal court jury in Hartford, Connecticut, has found four former... -
FeaturesSpecial Policies For Special Cars
How to find new and existing leads in the collector auto market...