March 26, 2007
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Professional Liability Directory; Transportation/Inland Marine/Cargo; Social Services/Non-Profits
In this Issue
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News CurrentsTexas orders homeowners carriers to justify rates
The Texas Department of Insurance said on Mar. 9, 2007, it will... -
FeaturesTeen drinking – South Central states
According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation costs... -
FeaturesRecent “opt-out” settlements challenge D&O severity, limits assumptions
A recent wave of individual institutional in-vestor securities... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Ark. Senate passes teen driving rules; highway bond measure Teenage... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Monitoring the process "I will carefully monitor Allstate's actions... -
FeaturesAgents group and Texas PTA team up to fight teen drinking
The "Party 101: Consequences" development team involved teens in the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
My New Markets Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers launched... -
FeaturesNews Currents
Lawsuit reform bills advance in Okla. Senate The Oklahoma Senate... -
FeaturesTexas court backs Allstate homeowner rate reduction order
A state district court has affirmed an order by the Texas insurance... -
Legal BeatLike waiting for a Buss: The Texas Supreme Court and Frank’s Casing
Every five years or so, the Texas Supreme Court issues an opinion... -
FeaturesIt Figures
$400 million The amount it would cost to replace a key weather... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
La.'s Donelon forges agreement with Allstate over cancelled policies... -
FeaturesLa. lawmakers support overhaul of Citizens Insurance Company
Two Louisiana lawmakers said they support a plan to overhaul the... -
FeaturesTeen drinking – a survey
The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse conducts a Texas... -
People & PlacesPeople
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) hired William B.... -
FeaturesSmall London firm uses computer archive to help find stolen art
The request was simple enough: Lloyd's underwriters had been... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Truth or ploy?
That jacket makes you look 20 pounds lighter!" "This car is the best... -
CurrentsTexas orders homeowners carriers to justify rates
The Texas Department of Insurance said on Mar. 9, 2007, it will... -
CurrentsLa.’s Donelon forges agreement with Allstate over cancelled policies
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon reported on March 19,... -
CurrentsLa. lawmakers support overhaul of Citizens Insurance Company
Two Louisiana lawmakers said they support a plan to overhaul the... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) hired William B.... -
CurrentsAgents group and Texas PTA team up to fight teen drinking
With Texas leading the nation in alcohol related deaths among young... -
NewsbriefsTEEN DRINKING — SOUTH CENTRAL STATES
According to the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation costs... -
CurrentsTeen drinking — a survey
The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse conducts a Texas... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers launched Wedding Protector... -
Legal BeatLike waiting for a Buss: The Texas Supreme Court and Frank’s Casing
Every five years or so, the Texas Supreme Court issues an opinion... -
FeaturesSmall London firm uses computer archive to help find stolen art
The request was simple enough: Lloyd's underwriters had been... -
NewsbriefsSTOLEN NORMAN ROCKWELL PAINTING FOUND IN SPIELBERG’S HOME
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Art Crime Team (ACT) reported... -
CurrentsArk. Senate passes teen driving rules; highway bond measure
Teenage drivers in Arkansas would have more restrictions on their... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$400 million The amount it would cost to replace a key weather... -
CurrentsRecent “opt-out” settlements challenge D&O severity, limits assumptions
A recent wave of individual institutional in-vestor securities... -
Closing QuoteMcCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
The McCarran-Ferguson Act enacted in 1945 provides for the continued... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Monitoring the process "I will carefully monitor Allstate's actions... -
CurrentsOkla. Commissioner: Faith-based benefit firm considered an insurer
TITLE: Okla. Commissioner: Faith-based benefit firm considered an... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
Specialty niche offers multi-modal transport and multi-insurance... -
Cover StoryThe New Frontier: Hidden exposures and brewing claims in the tech liability field
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
New government rules define who qualifies as an online applicant... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
Hedge funds are exposed to increasing risks from regulators, market... -
CurrentsSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
in its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
CurrentsWashington warming to national disaster plan idea
Sen. Dodd says hurricane and flood disasters are not just a local... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Viacom-YouTube lawsuit, breakthrough insurance product for... -
CurrentsR.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck crashes
Wyoming and Arkansas are the deadliest states for truck crashes,... -
CurrentsA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
Pricing remains rational for now despite increasing competition A.M.... -
Fraud RoundupMore than just business
Insuring child welfare organizations offers opportunities, rewards... -
CurrentsThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing... -
Editor's NoteTruth or ploy?
That jacket makes you look 20 pounds lighter!" "This car is the best... -
NewsbriefsTEXAS COURT BACKS ALLSTATE HOMEOWNER RATE REDUCTION ORDER
A state district court has affirmed an order by the Texas insurance...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
Last year Monster.com had 22.5 million people post resumes on its Web... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
R.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
There are three things you can be sure will happen during your time... -
FeaturesSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
In its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
FeaturesMore than just business
After spending most of her childhood and adolescent years growing up... -
FeaturesA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
News Currents A.M. Best Co. has completed its assessment of the U.S.... -
FeaturesThe New Frontier
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington warming to national disaster plan idea Sen. Dodd says... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
They're more difficult to handle, but the cargo carriers are aware of... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Media liability has taken center stage as the result of two recent... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing...
