March 20, 2006
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Washington SMARTens-Up
In this Issue
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FeaturesEarthquakes, floods and wildfires … oh my!
"First and foremost, have some sort of plan. It doesn't have to be a... -
FeaturesHarness the power of seminars
Are you an insurance agent, or are you an insurance educator? If you... -
FeaturesNot all Oil & Gas programs are created equal
What do Dodge Neon, Mazda Miata and Lexus 430 have in common?... -
FeaturesFederal Bureau of Investigation targeting insurance fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been accumulating insurance... -
CurrentsWith eye on federal monies, more states adopting primary seat belt laws
Seventeen-year-old Brittney Hudson wasn't wearing her seat belt when... -
CurrentsInsurers back in court over World Trade Center
Insurance companies asked a federal appeals court in New York earlier... -
CurrentsFew homeowners buy flood insurance when not required, RAND study says
Only about half of homeowners living in some of the most flood-prone... -
CurrentsBerkshire’s Buffett still high on insurance despite catastrophe risk
Warren E. Buffett, the billionaire chairman of giant Berkshire... -
FeaturesLegislators hear insurance industry’s resounding voice after the storm
Sound, up-to-date and successful building codes are essential for... -
FeaturesRingmaster Richard enters the Lloyd’s lion’s den
In an announcement that surprised no one in London's tight knit... -
FeaturesIs your agency’s newsletter a snooze-letter?
If your agency sends out a newsletter, take a moment, sit back and... -
NewsbriefsRMS CEO SEES BIGGER CATASTROPHE LOSSES
Speaking at the World Insurance Forum in Bermuda, Hemant Shah, Risk... -
NewsbriefsUS AIRWAYS CAN’T COLLECT FOR 9/11 DISRUPTION, COURT RULES
US Airways cannot collect insurance for post-9/11 business losses... -
Cover StoryWashington SMART-ens Up: Effects of reform on the surplus lines industry
With the eyes of Congress turning to insurance reform, most... -
Editor's NoteHurricane fatigue
One decried a system in which wealthy waterfront property owners are... -
FeaturesTexas, Louisiana surplus lines premium decreases in 2005
Insurance Journal South Central--Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and... -
CurrentsArk. shooting not covered by insurance policy
An auto insurance company does not have to defend a customer in St.... -
NewsbriefsCOALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD LISTS 2005’s WORST INSURANCE CON ARTISTS
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud lists 2005's worst insurance con... -
CurrentsMostly A-OK with IIAOK
Surplus lines laws, uninsured drivers and the broadening of banking... -
FeaturesWhy are construction managers difficult to insure?
When building or remodeling a house, homeowners often will turn to... -
FeaturesSolve the multi-state surplus tax problem now
The proper allocation and remittance of surplus lines premium taxes... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Social Services Directors and OfficersNuts & Bolts: Irwin Siegel... -
CurrentsBond companies ordered to cease and desist
The Texas Department of Insurance ordered two bonding companies in... -
CurrentsLa. directives aim for more consumer protection
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon issued two directives... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Cathleen C. Beavers was named general manager of the Texas Automobile... -
CurrentsJury awards Ark. agent more than $2.5 million
A Pulaski County Circuit Court jury awarded a Little Rock, Ark.,... -
NewsbriefsTEXAS JUDGE’S RULING PARTIALLY FAVORS ALLSTATE AND STERLING
Allstate and Sterling Autobody Centers can communicate benefits of... -
Currents$1.5B paid on more than 180K Rita claims
The Insurance Council of Texas reported that insurance companies have... -
FeaturesFor O & G operators, contracts and coverages go hand in hand
(Editor's note: This is the third article in a series addressing risk... -
Legal BeatThe next wave: Insurance prejudice cases
Sometimes law practice reminds me of floating on a surfboard out in... -
MergersTo acquire or be acquired–that is the question
Independent retail insurance agencies looking to grow through...
National Coverage
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FeaturesUS Airways can’t collect for 9/11 disruption, court rules
US Airways cannot collect insurance for post-9/11 business losses... -
FeaturesWith eye on federal monies, more states adopting primary seat belt laws
Seventeen-year-old Brittney Hudson wasn't wearing her seat belt when... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Surplus Lines
With the eyes of Congress turning to insurance reform, most... -
FeaturesNational Council of Insurance Legislators
Panelists agreed unanimously that uniform statewide building codes... -
FeaturesInsurers back in court over World Trade Center
Insurance companies asked a federal appeals court in New York earlier... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Berkshire's Buffett still high on insurance despite catastrophe risk... -
FeaturesRMS CEO sees bigger catastrophe losses
Speaking at the World Insurance Forum in Bermuda, Hemant Shah, Risk... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Surplus Lines
Earthquakes, floods and wildfires oh my! Solid disaster recovery plan... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Market
Lloyd's Chairman Lord Levene with newly-appointed Chief Executive... -
FeaturesNational Association of Insurance Commissioners
The Antifraud Task Force cited the need for a uniform database that... -
FeaturesBy W. Randolph Zator
Not all Oil & Gas programs are created equal The American market has... -
FeaturesClient Education
Are you an insurance agent, or are you an insurance educator? If you... -
FeaturesFew homeowners buy flood insurance when not required, RAND study says
News Currents Only about half of homeowners living in some of the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
The top functions of an agency newsletter are to keep in touch with...
