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FeaturesThe Four C’s of Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Operator – Contracts
In the first article of this series we discussed the importance of... -
FeaturesHow to Choose the Right Bank for Your Agency
As an independent agent or agency owner, you have unique financial... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Hurricane Rita Claims Expected to Hit $4.7 Billion Majority of losses... -
Legal BeatHurricanes Katrina and Rita: Exposing Settled (?) Insurance Coverage Issues
After any natural disaster, people who suffered property damage... -
FeaturesYour New Employee is About to Start, Now What?
After a long search, your agency has finally found the right... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Motor Carriers Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Insurance Company, a member... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Nationwide Nationwide Insurance is reducing homeowner rates for... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: GOP gap
Congress finally appears to be moving on terrorism insurance. After... -
People & PlacesPeople
Dallas-based Colemont Corporation named David Stevoff as chief... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Arkansas Mobile Home Lawsuit Dismissed The Arkansas Court of Appeals... -
FeaturesLouisiana Police Officer Convicted in Insurance Scam
A Marksville, La., police officer who helped a woman he was dating... -
FeaturesMobile Equipment or Commercial Auto?
Watch out! That mobile drilling unit you assume is covered under your... -
FeaturesClimate Model Predicts Dramatic Changes in U.S. Over Next 100 Years
The most comprehensive climate model to date of the continental... -
FeaturesBurns & Wilcox to Re-Brand Service General Personal Lines Subsidiary
Burns & Wilcox, one of the nation's largest wholesale brokerage... -
FeaturesHow to Establish Your Agency as an Expert in Any Target Market
Some agents assume that they know all about a specific industry... -
FeaturesCarrier Watch
Stock Prices: Despite the devastation caused by the three major... -
FeaturesNational Newsbriefs
Q3 Insured Losses an All-Time Record: Pummeled by Hurricane Katrina... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
New Bermuda Insurers Formed: As the proverb says: "It's an ill wind... -
FeaturesHouse Committee Proposes Two-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension
The House Financial Service Committee has come up with a proposal to... -
FeaturesCompetition Increases in Commercial Auto, But Not Too Much–Yet
By most accounts the commercial auto insurance market nationally is... -
FeaturesExamples of In-Vehicle Technologies
Collision Avoidance/Warning System: Sensors installed at the front of... -
Cover StoryTracking Commercial Autos
Before you can finish saying "Beam me up, Scotty," chances are a tiny... -
Editor's NoteThoughts while dog walking…
GOP gap Congress finally appears to be moving on terrorism insurance.... -
New MarketsMotor Carriers
Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Insurance Company, a member company of... -
New MarketsSecurity Guards
Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group recently expanded Brownguard, its... -
New MarketsEnergy Risk
Nuts & Bolts: ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of... -
New MarketsTemporary Staffing Industry
Nuts & Bolts: AIG Risk Management, a member of American International... -
New MarketsEmployment Practices Liability
Nuts & Bolts: CNA has updated and enhanced its suite of management... -
FeaturesYour New Employee is About to Start, Now What?
(Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles offering... -
FeaturesThe Four C’s of Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Operator – Contracts
(Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles on risk... -
FeaturesClimate Model Predicts Dramatic Changes in U.S. Over Next 100 Years
The most comprehensive climate model to date of the continental... -
FeaturesLouisiana Police Officer Convicted in Insurance Scam
A Marksville, La., police officer who helped a woman he was dating... -
FeaturesMobile Equipment or Commercial Auto?
Watch out! That mobile drilling unit you assume is covered under your... -
Parting ShotsHow to Choose the Right Bank for Your Agency
As an independent agent or agency owner, you have unique financial... -
FeaturesHurricanes Katrina and Rita: Exposing Settled (?) Insurance Coverage Issues
After any natural disaster, people who suffered property damage... -
FeaturesHurricane Rita Claims Expected to Hit $4.7 Billion
Majority of losses sustained in Louisiana, Texas. The Insurances... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Michael Moran Dallas-based Colemont Corporation named David Stevoff... -
NewsbriefsMOBILE HOME LAWSUIT DISMISSED
The Arkansas Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nationwide... -
NewsbriefsADJUSTING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE; GRACE PERIOD TO EXPIRE
The Louisiana Department of Insu-rance reported that adjusters in... -
NewsbriefsDUA FILING DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR
The Louisiana Department of Labor (www.LAWORKS.net) reported that... -
NewsbriefsFISHER WANTS TRIAL MOVED
Faced with embezzlement and perjury charges stemming from the time... -
NewsbriefsALLSTATE PAYMENTS ON HOLD
Texas' Third Court of Appeals in Travis County put on hold payments...
National Coverage
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FeaturesBurns & Wilcox to Re-Brand Service General Personal Lines Subsidiary
Burns & Wilcox, one of the nation's largest wholesale brokerage... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
New Bermuda Insurers Formed: As the proverb says: "It's an ill wind... -
FeaturesTracking
Autos Hi-Tech Gadgets Help Curb Losses Vendors of these types of high... -
Carrier WatchCarrier Watch is provided by LMC Capital
Stock Prices: Despite the devastation caused by the three major... -
FeaturesHouse Committee Proposes Two-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension
The House Financial Service Committee has come up with proposal to... -
FeaturesTop 25 Commercial Auto Writers
Company Name 2004* 2005** 12/31/2004 6/30/2005 State Farm Mutual Auto... -
FeaturesCompetition Increases in Commercial Auto, But Not Too Much-Yet
By most accounts the commercial auto insurance market nationally is... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Q3 Insured Losses an All-Time Record: Pummeled by Hurricane Katrina... -
FeaturesInsWeb’s AgentInsider
InsWeb Corp. launched AgentInsider, its new local agent lead... -
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• Collision Avoidance/Warning System: Sensors installed at the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to Establish Your Agency as an Expert in Any Target Market
Once you are perceived as an industry insurance expert, the resulting...