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News BriefsNews Briefs
Three Texas agencies make '50 Best Companies' list Three independent... -
New MarketsNew Markets
New Markets Enhanced Partial Loss Settlement Nuts & Bolts: National... -
FeaturesLouisiana’s Robert Wooley: Leaving office, not the industry
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley announced he would... -
FeaturesAgency Advisor
It is context that helps employees think through complex problems in... -
Features
Catastrophe funding big on the radar screen for 2006 Some 60 to 70... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Time for real-time has come
Prompt adoption by agencies of the technology is important because... -
FeaturesOften overlooked, accurate insurance-to-value should be a priority
There often are not many incentives for agents and brokers to... -
FeaturesFisher convicted on embezzlement, perjury charges
An Oklahoma County jury on Feb. 8, 2006, found former Oklahoma... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
$140 billion federal asbestos fund advances Supporters of federal... -
Cover StoriesAIG’S RECORD SETTLEMENT
NEW HIRE TRAINING Discover the 'missing ingredient' 'VALUED PROPERTY'... -
FeaturesNonprofits invite new exposures when they act like for-profits
The risk to nonprofits may actually exceed that facing for-profits... -
FeaturesDon Horner
Aon Risk Services of Oklahoma welcomed Don Horner to its staff as... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
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Closing QuoteSmall business headed for the chopping block?
The ruling accurately determined that an employer's duty to provide a... -
Legal BeatWhat does a ‘Valued Policy’ cover in Louisiana and Mississippi?
In general, "Valued Policy" statutes require an insurer to ascertain... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agents allege red-lining by ANPAC in Texas court case A group of... -
FeaturesCloser Look: Nonprofits
Over the years, many a vexed property/casualty insurance company... -
FeaturesHallmark, Texas General Agency
Hallmark, Texas General Agency Hallmark Financial Services Inc.... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Aon Risk Services of Oklahoma welcomed Don Horner to its staff as... -
FeaturesThe missing ingredient in new hire training
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a continuing series of articles... -
Currents$140 billion federal asbestos fund advances
Supporters of federal legislation to create a $140 billion trust fund... -
CurrentsLaw repealing surplus lines bond in effect
A law eliminating the surplus lines bond that Texas surplus agents... -
FeaturesWhen the nonprofit insurer is itself a nonprofit
Over the years, many a vexed property/casualty insurance company... -
FeaturesAgents allege red-lining by ANPAC in Texas court case
A group of agents recently won a round in a Texas court in their... -
FeaturesNonprofits invite new exposures when they act like for-profits
As they face pressure to do more with less, nonprofit organizations... -
CurrentsAIG to cover workers’ comp errors
As part of its record $1.6 billion overall settlement with state and... -
FeaturesExcess and surplus lines wholesalers see a steady wave of growth in 2006
Excess and surplus lines experts expect to see steady premium growth... -
FeaturesBroker acquisitions remain active; stock prices drop slightly
Stock Prices: After four straight months of gains in the brokerage... -
FeaturesA new turn for rent-a-car companies
Many car rental operators can save significant expenses and still... -
NewsbriefsWHAT E&S BROKERS PAY
More than three-quarters (77%) of wholesalers and brokers said that... -
FeaturesGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
Hiring a relative can be a terrific or a terrible move.... -
CurrentsRecord $1.6 billion deal ends litigation, creates ‘new path’ for giant AIG
State and federal regulators on Feb. 9 announced agreements that... -
CurrentsLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesUnusual circumstances surround dropped sale of Universal Underwriters
Most failed company mergers remain a secret, except to a handful of... -
CurrentsOff-the-job worker injuries outpacing safety gains
Contrary to popular belief, today's workers are safer on the job than... -
FeaturesModern-day ancient mariners
The reasons people become collector boat owners are as varied as the... -
CurrentsLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesWhat lies beneath the surface of a yacht policy?
Although no standard such as ISO exists for the yacht insurance... -
CurrentsAIG affirms ban against contingency compensation
Producers should no longer expect contingent commissions from... -
Editor's NoteTime for real-time has come
Imagine going online to receive competing rates for an account from... -
FeaturesFisher convicted on embezzlement, perjury charges
An Oklahoma County jury on Feb. 8, 2006, found former Oklahoma... -
FeaturesWhat does a ‘Valued Policy’ cover in Louisiana and Mississippi?
As is obvious from a perusal of newspaper articles and legal... -
NewsbriefsTHREE TEXAS AGENCIES MAKE ’50 BEST COMPANIES’ LIST
Three independent insurance agencies were among the "50 Best... -
FeaturesLouisiana’s Robert Wooley: Leaving office, not the industry
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley announced he would... -
FeaturesSmall business headed for the chopping block?
While shopping for turkey last Thanksgiving, it would have been good... -
FeaturesOften overlooked, accurate insurance-to-value should be a priority
When underwriting for commercial properties, insurers need to obtain... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Enhanced Partial Loss Settlement Nuts & Bolts: National Lloyds...
National Coverage
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FeaturesSpecial Report: Commercial Auto
Rental firms can take advantage of financial liability laws to limit... -
FeaturesSpecial Report: E&S Snapshot Survey
Excess and surplus lines wholesalers see a steady wave of growth in... -
FeaturesBy Christopher L. Pesce
What lies beneath the surface of a yacht policy? Commonly overlooked... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
While corporate America has made dramatic gains in workplace safety,... -
FeaturesS&P reports favorable workers’ comp outlook
The outlook for the U.S. workers' compensation sector in 2006 is... -
FeaturesBroker acquisitions remain active; stock prices drop slightly
Stock Prices: After four straight months of gains in the brokerage... -
FeaturesWhat E&S brokers pay
More than three-quarters (77%) of wholesalers and brokers said that... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Record $1.6 billion deal ends litigation, creates 'new path' for... -
FeaturesAIG to cover workers’ comp errors
As part of its record $1.6 billion overall settlement with state and... -
FeaturesLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesAIG affirms ban against contingency compensation; N.Y. insurance chief Mills disagrees with Spitzer
Producers should no longer expect contingent commissions from... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Auto
Unusual circumstances surround dropped sale of Universal Underwriters... -
FeaturesSpotlight: Yachts & Boats
Modern-day ancient mariners Collector boat owners love their wooden... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
Hiring a relative as an agency producer Hiring a relative can be a...
