October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Salute to Program Managers; Business Owners Policy; Risk Retention Group Directory
In this Issue
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FeaturesCase Watch
Agent/Broker Liability Lin v. Metro Allied Ins. Agency Tex. App. 1st... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Wind, water and legislative storm
At the center of the controversy is a provision by Congressman Gene... -
News CurrentsOct. 31 is deadline for insurer review of premium credits in La.
Insurance companies have until Oct. 31 to review the discounts they... -
People & PlacesPeople
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) promoted Jamie... -
Closing QuoteTexas agents: Be ready for financial responsibility verification
In early 2008, most drivers in Texas (read, "many of your insureds")... -
FeaturesArk. sets 2008 workers’ comp rates, benefits
An update to Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission Advisory... -
It FiguresFigures
$55.5 million The tally for disaster aid to Texas residents and... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Former franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings But fast-growing... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Proponents push plans for natural catastrophe insurance solutions... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations They love it "Insurance companies love mediation."... -
TOC
People The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has... -
Cover StoriesNATURAL CATASTROPHES
2006 MARKET SHARE For insurers in Texas BROOKE CORP. LAWSUITS Firm... -
FeaturesTexas leads the way in decreasing the number of railroad accidents
Texas experienced 49 fewer railroad accidents — the largest... -
Editor's NoteWind, water and legislative storm
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform... -
CurrentsArk. sets 2008 workers’ comp rates, benefits
An update to Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission Advisory... -
CurrentsTexas leads the way in decreasing the number of railroad accidents
Texas experienced 49 fewer railroad accidents -- the largest decrease... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
They love it "Insurance companies love mediation." -- Louisiana... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$55.5 million The tally for disaster aid to Texas residents and... -
CurrentsProponents push plans for natural catastrophe insurance solutions
The need for solutions to address insurance costs and availability in... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) promoted Jamie... -
CurrentsFormer franchisees challenge Brooke agent dealings
Overland Park, Kan.-based insurance agency franchisor Brooke Corp.... -
NewsbriefsSTATE CLEARS BROOKE
The Louisiana Department of Insurance investigated complaints against... -
Case WatchCase Watch
Agent/Broker Liability Lin v. Metro Allied Ins. Agency Tex. App. 1st... -
Closing QuoteTexas agents: Be ready for financial responsibility verification
In early 2008, most drivers in Texas (read, "many of your insureds")... -
CurrentsOct. 31 is deadline for insurer review of premium credits in La.
Insurance companies have until Oct. 31 to review the discounts they... -
Cover StorySPECIAL REPORT: Salute to Program Managers
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
Program diversification helps to lighten the effects during increased... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
How to choose the right service providers If you are a mid-sized... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
New data compromise coverage helps businesses respond when data loss... -
CurrentsMajor Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages
New report urges CEOs to take action now to ensure continuity of... -
CurrentsSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
Today's small, medium-sized owners get more and better coverage... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money... -
CurrentsHouse-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm coverage
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure updating the... -
CurrentsThe offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again
An industry executive, representing a coalition of 14 large...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Major Internet disruption would cost $250 billion in economic damages... -
FeaturesSupreme Court to hear case pitting federal v. state product liability laws
The Supreme Court said late last month that it will decide a case... -
FeaturesNiche writing and the soft market
The wise program manager takes yet another step forward and commits... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
The offshore reinsurance tax debate resurfaces in Congress again... -
FeaturesAdvice for firms considering a captive
If you are a mid-sized business interested in an alternative risk... -
FeaturesData breaches expose businesses while highlighting need for coverage
The breach of personal data stored in business files and computers is... -
FeaturesPrograms Unplugged
Some of today's most successful program managers have pulled the plug... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
House-passed flood insurance bill provides optional windstorm... -
FeaturesBOPs deliver more now than in the old days
The business owner policy (BOP) of today is not the BOP of yesterday,... -
Minding Your BusinessThe good, bad and the ugly on owner compensation
Let's put all the cards on the table right now. The amount of money...
