In this Issue
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News BriefsNews Briefs
Louisiana Gov. Urged to Veto Flooded Vehicles Bill The Property... -
People & PlacesPeople
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley announced that... -
FeaturesMeeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
Several pressing public policy issues remain to be debated in the... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note:
Texas and Louisiana landed fairly near the top of a recently released... -
FeaturesInsurance Commissioners Push Framework for National Cat Program
Insurance regulators, on the heels of the National Catastrophe... -
FeaturesStates Urged to Prepare for Catastrophes by Enforcing Smarter Land Use
The country needs to consider where and how it builds if it is to... -
FeaturesThe Industry Goes to School: Universities that Offer Insurance Degrees
Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible to find colleges and... -
FeaturesOpinion
Health Care Networks: A New Approach for Workers' Compensation in... -
Legal BeatAt the same time, the defense lawyer owes complete loyalty to the insured/defendant. The carrier is paying the bill, but
If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to... -
Editor's NoteBe Merry and Safe
Texas and Louisiana landed fairly near the top of a recently released... -
Legal BeatA House Divided: Independent Counsel After Frank’s Casing
If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to... -
FeaturesThe Industry Goes to School: Universities that Offer Insurance Degrees
Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible to find colleges and... -
FeaturesMeeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
Several pressing public policy issues remain to be debated in the... -
FeaturesHealth Care Networks: A New Approach for Workers’ Compensation in Texas
House Bill 7 enacted sweeping workers' compensation reforms. One of... -
FeaturesInsurance Commissioners Push Framework for National Cat Program
Insurance regulators, on the heels of the National Catastrophe... -
FeaturesStates Urged to Prepare for Catastrophes by Enforcing Smarter Land Use
The country needs to consider where and how it builds if it is to... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Clarissa A. Preston Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley... -
NewsbriefsGOV. URGED TO VETO FLOODED VEHICLES BILL
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of Amer-ica called upon... -
NewsbriefsHOUSE BILLS
HB-4: Authorizes any clerk of court to establish an ancillary office... -
NewsbriefsSENATE BILLS
SB-1: Provides for registration of sex offenders in emergency... -
NewsbriefsIIAT SURVEY SHOWS IMPROVEMENTS
Independent insurance agents in Texas report improved homeowners... -
FeaturesA Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
One Man's Perspective on Hurricane Katrina's Destruction A co-worker... -
FeaturesHurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
While Hurricane Katrina spent only a couple of days menacing the Gulf... -
FeaturesUpdate from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
Which Came First: the Chicken, the Egg or the Hurricane? While... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
In an updated statement, Lloyd's acknowledged that it now estimates... -
FeaturesNational Newsbriefs
House Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill: Legislation that will extend... -
FeaturesAlternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
"Convergence products," or alternative insurance products such as... -
FeaturesTomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
Hurricanes, Capital, Agents and Technology Feed the Product Process... -
FeaturesTurn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
Before you get too comfortable, take a second. Slide out of your... -
FeaturesHistoric Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita affected the Gulf Coast as some of the... -
FeaturesInsurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
State treasurers and controllers from around the country are urging... -
Cover StoryIndependent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
Residents in many areas of the Gulf Coast watched their lives change...
National Coverage
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News BriefsNews Briefs
House Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill: Legislation that will extend... -
FeaturesUpdate from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective Which Came First: the Chicken, the Egg
While debates wax and wane in newspaper headlines, the harsh reality... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Tomorrow's Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today Hurricanes,... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTurn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
Before you get too comfortable, take a second. Slide out of your... -
FeaturesBy Dave Thomas
Residents in many areas of the Gulf Coast watched their lives change... -
FeaturesHistoric Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita affected the Gulf Coast as some of the... -
FeaturesA Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
A co-worker and I journeyed to the Gulf Coast region to document the...
