February 11, 2008
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Small Business Insurance/BOPs; Claims
In this Issue
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FeaturesAIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January... -
Closing QuoteFighting Insurance Crime Does Pay
Ronald Evano took great pains to bilk insurers. Literally. The... -
FeaturesFrom Insurance to Candy
For former insurance pro, life really is a box of chocolates Although... -
FeaturesMore Atlantic Hurricane Activity Doesn’t Mean More Landfall Risk
New research on the link between the formation of hurricanes in the... -
FeaturesTexas Joins Rest of the U.S. in Profitability Upswing of Last Few Years
I.I.I.'s Hartwig says the state is still one of the riskiest in which... -
FeaturesStates Look to Curb Text-Messaging Drivers; Could GPS Users Be Next?
Text messaging is all the rage. Hopefully, not a road rage. An... -
FeaturesThe Subprime Mess Spills Into ERISA Lawsuits
Lawsuits against 401(k) plan fiduciaries and fund managers on the... -
Editor's NoteTime to Invest Infrastructure
U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval recently dismissed a lawsuit... -
Fraud RoundupTeacher, Gypsy, Even an Insurance Agent Make Fraud Hall of Shame List
A glass-eating gypsy, a teacher who faked terminal cancer, and an... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$500 Pine Bluff, Ark.'s new fire chief is so fed up with arsons at... -
FeaturesAnalysis: Theriot-Donelon Insurance Spat in La. Goes On
When they disagree, political veterans in Louisiana's Capitol often... -
FeaturesState Officials Not Sold on New License Rules Under Real ID Act of 2005
States have five more years to verify identity, reissue licenses;... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesAIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January... -
People & PlacesPeople
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation hired Michael Page as... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Just as Dangerous "We already have this law in effect for people who... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
ASI Lloyds ASI Lloyds (ASI) of St. Petersburg, Fla., is entering the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWillis-Marsh? A Firm ‘No Comment’ But Rumors Persist
The rumors, and at this point that's all they are, apparently started... -
Minding Your BusinessState Your Mission, Values and Vision for Success
It's that time of year again; planning time for a great 2008! The key... -
FeaturesGet it in Writing
When it comes to settling claims, vendor contracts solidify a... -
FeaturesDemocrats Blast FDA Labeling Rule as Liability Shield for Drug Makers
Proposed rules limit when drug manufacturers can change warnings... -
News CurrentsGovernment Report Urges Changes in Wind, Flood Damage Determinations
GAO finds fault with coverage exclusions in policies and lack of data... -
FeaturesInsurers Must Focus on Opportunities; Avoid Price Wars to Stay Profitable
Margin compression and continued pricing erosion will put increasing... -
FeaturesJudge Sentences Milberg Weiss Lawyer for Class-Action Kickbacks
Retired attorney Lazar, first of seven from firm to plead guilty,... -
FeaturesHome-Based Business Boom
The risks of remote workplaces Americans' houses have increasingly... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Turns Away Lawsuit Against Banks by Enron Investors
In light of recent Stoneridge ruling, court sends case back to 9th... -
FeaturesBOP Opportunities Abound in Fla., Ga., N.C., Texas and Wash.
The U.S. business owners policy (BOP) market consists of nearly 21...
