September 25, 2006
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Cuidado: Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In this Issue
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DeclarationsDeclarations
"We have survived two devastating storms and I will not allow our... -
Closing QuoteCreating more capacity on the Texas coastline
Writing property insurance in Texas can be a difficult proposition,... -
FeaturesInsurer to drop Texas medical liability rates again
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) recently declared a 20 percent... -
It FiguresFigures
6,000 The number of personal and commercial policyholders along the... -
Features
People San Antonio, Texas-based Southwest Business Corporation... -
FeaturesWorkers’ comp and the Latino construction workforce
N20 11 Service aims to keep drunks from driving Taxis and drivers... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
La. Republicans spar in race for insurance commissioner post... -
FeaturesMake insurance, risk management appeal to college grads: ‘Smash the Myth’
One of the most serious problems facing the insurance industry today... -
FeaturesAgriculture industry starved for ways to reduce terrorism risk
The war against terrorism may be focused mostly in the Middle East,... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: What would Popeye do?
The nationwide recall of bags of fresh spinach due to the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Third Party Harassment and Discrimination Nuts & Bolts: Monoline... -
FeaturesBowman says guidance needed on health plans
Arkansas Insurance Commis-sioner Julie Benafield Bow-man in early... -
FeaturesThe Fiess decision: Mold is out and more
In early 2005, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals "certified"... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Texas agents urge legislators to address windstorm problems The Texas... -
FeaturesDriver service aims to keep drunks off roadways
Hoping to keep potential drunken drivers off the road, a new... -
Cover StoriesCOMMISSIONER HOPEFULS SPAR
U.S. FOOD CHAIN AT RISK Agroterrorism a real threat MOLD IS OUT IN... -
CurrentsSpecialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a challenge
The program administrator specialty market continues to grow,... -
CurrentsReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
For the first time in two years the high and mighty from the... -
CurrentsAgency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity
The latest edition of the Growth and Performance Standards (GPS)... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
In the grip of a heat wave, the owners of a fruit farm didn't suspect... -
Editor's NoteWhat would Popeye do?
Send Olive Oyl out to the grocery for a can of kale? The nationwide... -
CurrentsIt Figures
6,000 The number of personal and commercial policyholders along the... -
CurrentsTexas agents urge legislators to address windstorm problems
The Texas Legislature's Texas Joint Committee on Wind-storm Coverage... -
CurrentsDeclarations
"We have survived two devastating storms and I will not allow our... -
CurrentsDriver service aims to keep drunks off roadways
Hoping to keep potential drunken drivers off the road, a new... -
CurrentsBowman says guidance needed on health plans
Arkansas Insurance Commis-sioner Julie Benafield Bow-man in early... -
CurrentsInsurer to drop Texas medical liability rates again
Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) recently declared a 20 percent... -
CurrentsLa. Republicans spar in race for insurance commissioner post
Republican candidates for Louisiana insurance commissioner traded... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
San Antonio, Texas-based Southwest Business Corporation announced... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Third Party Harassment and Discrimination Nuts & Bolts: Monoline... -
FeaturesHolland intends to keep ‘raising the bar’ for ethics and integrity
By her own admission, Kim Holland has worked hard as Oklahoma's... -
FeaturesMake insurance, risk management appeal to college grads: ‘Smash the Myth’
One of the most serious problems facing the insurance industry today... -
FeaturesAgriculture industry starved for ways to reduce terrorism risk
The war against terrorism may be focused mostly in the Middle East,... -
NewsbriefsPOTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL WMDS (WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION)
Bacterial Agents Anthrax Brucellosis Cholera Glanders -- B Plague,... -
FeaturesThe Fiess decision: Mold is out and more
In early 2005, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals "certified"... -
FeaturesCreating more capacity on the Texas coastline
Writing property insurance in Texas can be a difficult proposition,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
CurrentsOwners often overlook need for business interruption coverage
Although most small business owners know they need property and... -
CurrentsSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
Cover StoryConstruction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesCultural differences impact safety’s bottom line
Brad Giles encounters cultural differences among his firm's workforce... -
FeaturesSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
CurrentsSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
MergersThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
CurrentsCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
CurrentsMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
NewsbriefsSTATES TRY TO STRENGTHEN FLOOD INSURANCE TRAINING FOR AGENTS
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
On The StreetCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion -- "For every action, there is...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
FeaturesSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion — "For every action,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
Features!Cuidado! Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
States try to strengthen flood insurance training for agents The... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Owners often overlook need for business interruption coverage... -
FeaturesMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
Workers CompSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
FeaturesReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
News Currents For the first time in two years the high and mighty... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
Information technology plays an important part in production and a... -
FeaturesThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Specialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity The... -
FeaturesComic book target marketing suggestions
Prospect type/Comic book title Law firms/Justice League of America... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A...
