December 11, 2006
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
2006 Program Directory, Vol. II
In this Issue
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FeaturesNews Currents
La.'s Gov. Blanco calls special session Despite calls from some... -
News CurrentsPrivate equity market bullish on E&S brokers
By mid-November more than $500 billion in private equity transactions... -
TOC8 Texas commissioner allows windstorm rate hike
Although welcome, some think it's not enough 9 Louisiana's special... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Are the elves at work? "Just because it's close to Christmas doesn't... -
Features
People The Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. announced the... -
FeaturesNew Markets
Coastal Property - Texas Nuts & Bolts: Western Security Surplus has... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Judge rules in favor of plaintiffs in New Orleans canal case In a... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
Identity-related fraud is a virulent crime, with 3.5 times the... -
FeaturesSt. Paul Travelers to cease renewing some commercial accounts in New Orleans
In a blow to post-Katrina recovery in New Orleans, St. Paul Travelers... -
FeaturesInnovations in information technology spur need for up-to-date underwriters
With rapid innovations in the field of information technology, types... -
FeaturesSpecialty Programs
N12 8 Texas commissioner allows windstorm rate hike Although welcome,... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Are the elves at work? "Just because it's close to Christmas doesn't... -
FeaturesHomeowners want insurance carriers to offer identity theft coverage
More than 40 percent of consumers would like their homeowners... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Texas commissioner approves TWIA rate hike Although not as... -
FeaturesIt Figures
4.4 Million The number of Mattel play sets recalled because of... -
FeaturesFive keys to captive success
The mid-1980s were not easy times for many agents and brokers.... -
FeaturesMore Punch for Programs
Today's managing general agencies and carrier partners in the... -
FeaturesBest-in-class program writers
Today's competitive specialty program marketplace requires attention... -
CurrentsPersonality plus or minus in sales
How to use a producer's unique personality traits in sales A... -
Minding Your BusinessDeveloping a sales and marketing plan, part 2
The first part of this two part series described the self-analysis of... -
CurrentsZurich agrees to terms to close multi-state bid-rigging probe
In separate but related move, N.Y., Conn., Ill. tell four insurers... -
Currents4.4 million Mattel ‘Polly Pocket’ toys recalled after kids swallow magnets
A consumer research group called for warning labels on toys with... -
CurrentsInsurers urge Supreme Court to overturn 9th Circuit ruling on credit scoring
A national insurance trade group has filed an amicus brief urging the... -
NewsbriefsU.S., JAPAN AGREE TO IMPROVE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to... -
CurrentsIt’s ‘haves’ vs. ‘have-nots’ in insurance technology race for survival
Spurred by intensifying competition, breakthroughs in analytics are... -
CurrentsLost in translation
Global businesses need integrated insurance solutions to ensure... -
Editor's NoteKeeping the faith
Santa is in the malls, families are stringing lights across the... -
CurrentsJudge rules in favor of plaintiffs in New Orleans canal case
In a decision that could cost insurers billions of dollars more than... -
CurrentsSt. Paul Travelers to cease renewing some commercial accounts in New Orleans
In a blow to post-Katrina recovery in New Orleans, St. Paul Travelers... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
Identity-related fraud is a virulent crime, with 3.5 times the... -
FeaturesHomeowners want insurance carriers to offer identity theft coverage
More than 40 percent of consumers would like their homeowners... -
FeaturesInnovations in information technology spur need for up-to-date underwriters
Insurance Journal in the latest installment of the "How to Write"... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Coastal Property -- Texas Nuts & Bolts: Western Security Surplus has... -
CurrentsA state-based insurance safety net
The best choice for consumers is the tried and true property/casualty... -
CurrentsPrivate equity market bullish on E&S brokers
By mid-November more than $500 billion in private equity transactions... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. announced the election of... -
CurrentsIt Figures
4.4 Million The number of Mattel play sets recalled because of... -
CurrentsTexas commissioner approves TWIA rate hike
Although not as substantial as those sought by the Texas Windstorm... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Are the elves at work? "Just because it's close to Christmas doesn't... -
CurrentsLa.’s Gov. Blanco calls special session
Despite calls from some legislators to wait, Louisiana Gov. Kathleen...
National Coverage
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FeaturesSales Management
A necessary evil. That's how some people might describe insurance. A... -
FeaturesU.S., Japan agree to improve consumer product safety
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to... -
Features4.4 million Mattel ‘Polly Pocket’ toys recalled after kids swallow magnets
A consumer research group called for warning labels on toys with... -
FeaturesFive keys to captive success
Whether you're talking about road contractors or hospitals or agents... -
FeaturesZurich agrees to terms to close multi-state bid-rigging probe
News Currents Ten states, led by Texas and its Attorney General Greg... -
FeaturesIt’s ‘haves’ vs. ‘have-nots’ in insurance technology race for survival
News Currents Spurred by intensifying competition, breakthroughs in... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Insurers urge Supreme Court to overturn 9th Circuit ruling on credit... -
FeaturesMore Punch for Programs
Today's managing general agencies and carrier partners in the... -
FeaturesLost in translation
To determine the appropriate insurance for a commercial client, the... -
Minding Your BusinessDeveloping a sales and marketing plan, part 2
The first part of this two part series described the self-analysis of...
