June 18, 2007
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Workers' Compensation Directory; Agency Options: Networks, Financing, Planning; Corporate Profiles
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Slow death for coastal windstorm bill in last days of Texas session... -
FeaturesArk. company recalls 40,000 pounds of ground beef sold in 12 states
Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. (www.tyson.com) on June... -
It FiguresFigures
3 Million A new survey by Trusted Choice and the Independent... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Swingle named president of IIAT; Elbert and Branniff honored The... -
FeaturesTwo houses lay destroyed and toppled outside New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina. -
FeaturesImproving experience modifiers lowers workers’ comp premiums
Experience rating is the interaction of claims management and... -
FeaturesWhat IF there had been no Lost Time Claims?
Example #2 Premium Mod. Adj. Prem. Example... -
FeaturesExample #3
What IF instead of three lost-time injuries, there was only one lost... -
FeaturesPeople
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. (LWCC) hired David T. White as... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Consumer education still needed
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how... -
Workers CompChoosing a workers’ compensation network that fits
The new legislation includes a shift to a more proactive approach to... -
Legal BeatAnatomy of a misunderstanding: Is Texas a direct-action state?
One of the hallmarks of Texas insurance law is that Texas, unlike... -
FeaturesPremium Calculation
Class Code 3628 8742 8810 Mod. Adj. Prem. Est.... -
FeaturesExample #1 Hypothetical Account
Claims Policy Yr Actual Primary Under $2,000 01 5,660 5,660 Under... -
FeaturesManual Premium Exp. Mod. Discount/Surcharge Modified Premium
$62,106 .73 $16,769 Discount $45,337 $62,106 1.00 No Impact $62,106... -
FeaturesLouisiana Commissionerof Insurance
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FeaturesPoll: Many coastal residents still not ready for hurricanes
Many people along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts still lack a hurricane... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Untrue and unfair "This policy statement implies that... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
La. and Fla. taking different paths on insurance woes Florida and... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Swingle named president of IIAT; Elbert and Branniff honored The... -
Editor's NoteConsumer education still needed
An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how... -
CurrentsArk. company recalls 40,000 pounds of ground beef sold in 12 states
Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. (www.tyson.com) on June... -
CurrentsLa. and Fla. taking different paths on insurance woes
Florida and Louisiana are hurricane-prone states with similar... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Untrue and unfair "This policy statement implies that agents who are... -
It FiguresIt Figures
3 Million A new survey by Trusted Choice and the Independent... -
CurrentsPoll: Many coastal residents still not ready for hurricanes
Many people along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts still lack a hurricane... -
CurrentsSlow death for coastal windstorm bill in last days of Texas session
In the waning days of the 2007 session of the Texas Legis-lature,... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp.(LWCC) hired David T. White as... -
CurrentsSwingle named president of IIAT; Elbert and Braniff honored
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas introduced new officers for... -
Idea ExchangeImproving experience modifiers lowers workers’ comp premiums
With so many areas of workers' compensation out of the control of the... -
Legal BeatAnatomy of a misunderstanding: Is Texas a direct-action state?
One of the hallmarks of Texas insurance law is that Texas, unlike... -
Idea ExchangeChoosing a workers’ compensation network that fits
In 2005 the Texas Legislature passed a sweeping reform of the... -
Closing QuoteKey employer advantages to Health Savings Accounts
After being available for four years, Health Savings Accounts (HSA)... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
Renewal of TRIA likely to go down to the wire, again It's becoming a... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
Take out California's numbers and the national picture appears even... -
NewsbriefsRISING MEDICAL COSTS, SLOW INVESTMENT RETURNS CHALLENGE WORKERS’ COMP
Skyrocketing medical costs are threatening to supersede gains in the... -
Idea ExchangePrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Demotech-Insurance Journal co-sponsored event to be held Aug. 22-23... -
CurrentsRisk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions
RIMS issues new policy statement denouncing such incentive pay for... -
CurrentsFast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers
Exponential growth of state-run property insurers of last resort... -
CurrentsCourt sides with insurers on credit reporting case
The Supreme Court has sided with two insurance companies in a case... -
FeaturesSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Workers' compensation CEO says the time's right for a new selling... -
Cover StoryStrength in Numbers: How networks and clusters brighten agents’ access to markets
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
FeaturesFranchisor helps Kansas agent change course
Longtime Kansas independent agent Jack Cassell had never dreamed of... -
Idea ExchangeBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
Idea ExchangeHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
National Coverage
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FeaturesTerrorism Risk Insurance Act Déjà Vu
It's becoming a familiar song: the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance... -
FeaturesBrokers’ stock prices up 8%; 23 M&As posted in April and May
Stock Prices: Overall, brokers' stocks have performed well... -
FeaturesStrength in Numbers
Today's demands on independent agents are plentiful: competition,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Risk managers take strong stand against contingent commissions RIMS... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Court sides with insurers on credit reporting case The Supreme Court... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Fast-growing, state-run property insurers pose risk for taxpayers... -
FeaturesMore agents turn to outside organizations to access markets, study finds
More independent agents are seeking outside help to access markets... -
Workers CompWorkers’ comp writers report best underwriting results in decades
The workers' compensation calendar year combined ratio stands at 96.5... -
FeaturesPrivate Sector Summit to focus on Florida property insurance market
Property insurers in Florida are facing a crisis as they try to deal... -
Workers CompWorkers Comp Directory 2007
Searching for a quality workers' compensation market? Look no further... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
FeaturesTop 25 workers’ comp insurers represent nearly half of market
Workers' compensation direct premiums written for calendar year 2006... -
Workers CompSelling workers’ comp like it’s not a commodity
Everybody needs workers' compensation coverage and to some that... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to avoid common producer sales management mistakes
There is more to working with producers than just paying and praying....
