November 7, 2005
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
PLUS Conference Issue
In this Issue
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FeaturesShould the D&O Fraud Exclusion Have More Teeth?
Imagine that you are a new independent director of a public company.... -
FeaturesThe Need for Uniform Building Codes in Louisiana
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we have an historic... -
People & PlacesPeople
Cathy DeCoulaz was recently installed as president of the Alamo... -
FeaturesMake the Plays With Teamwork on the Insurance Gridiron
In professional sports, the coach's responsibility is to recognize... -
FeaturesLitigation Costs, More Than Winning, Haunt U.S. Corporate Lawyers
Nearly 90% of U.S. corporations juggle multiple lawsuits. Litigation... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Arkansas 2006 Comp Rates Released The Arkansas Workers' Compens-ation... -
FeaturesAt IIAT’s Small Agency Conference, lawmaker says involvement is key to legislative success
Sen. Staples Urges Agents to Continue Participating in the 'Process'... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Perception or Reality?
An interesting news release recently slipped into my e-mail box; it... -
FeaturesIndustry Conduct After Spitzer Shows Old Habits Die Hard
The multiple investigations triggered by New York Attorney General... -
FeaturesCredit-based Insurance Scoring Remains a Key Legislative, Regulatory Issue
Credit-based insurance scoring has been a contentious legislative and... -
FeaturesE&O Alert: Has Your Agency Outgrown Its Policies and Procedures?
If your agency has grown over the years, then you've probably gone... -
FeaturesNonprofit D&O Essentials: Homeowners, Condo Association Boards Beware
Americans place significant value on their residential investments.... -
FeaturesIndustry Focus: Assessing Client Risk in Health Care
While companies in every market segment will need to address their... -
FeaturesLike A Virus
Technology and Information Risk Infect Traditional Businesses... -
FeaturesDebating the Changing Climate — It’s for the Birds
"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like... -
Cover StoryDisaster Claims and the Ripple Effect
Hurricane Katrina has long gone, but the aftereffects of the mighty... -
FeaturesMarketScout Barometer Shows Continued Softening in Professional Liability Market
MarketScout has analyzed the submissions from its agency network in... -
FeaturesEmployment Practices Liability: Like Fine Wine, Better With Time
Many insurance products grow better with the passage of time, as good... -
FeaturesValue Added Services Stand Out from the Pack
Most consumers buy on price and not value. True or False? The vast... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
Asian Quake Death Toll Over 50,000: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that... -
FeaturesNational Newsbriefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesPCI Meeting Focuses on Reform of “Flawed” Regulatory System
Regulatory reform, terrorism insurance and the eventual impact of... -
FeaturesPlanning Ahead: Navigating Clients through Disasters
Most insurance agents and brokers have worked hard to build their... -
FeaturesIJ Online Exclusive: Swett & Crawford Group Gains Independence Again
Insurance Journal Publisher Mark Wells interviewed Dave Hartoch,... -
Editor's NotePerception or Reality?
An interesting news release recently slipped into my e-mail box; it... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Jim Shevlin Cathy DeCoulaz was recently installed as president of the... -
FeaturesMake the Plays With Teamwork on the Insurance Gridiron
In professional sports, the coach's responsibility is to recognize... -
FeaturesShould the D&O Fraud Exclusion Have More Teeth?
Imagine that you are a new independent director of a public company.... -
FeaturesLitigation as Corporate Reality
Key findings in the Fulbright & Jaworski 2005 Litigation Trends... -
FeaturesLitigation Costs, More Than Winning, Haunt U.S. Corporate Lawyers
Nearly 90% of U.S. corporations juggle multiple lawsuits. Litigation... -
FeaturesThe Need for Uniform Building Codes in Louisiana
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we have an historic... -
FeaturesIndustry Conduct After Spitzer Shows Old Habits Die Hard
PLUS learns habit of blaming the media for industry's poor image also... -
FeaturesSen. Staples Urges Agents to Continue Participating in the ‘Process’
At IIAT's Small Agency Conference, lawmaker says involvement is key... -
Newsbriefs2006 COMP RATES RELEASED
The Arkansas Workers' Compens-ation Commission released its revised... -
NewsbriefsLCPI TARGET OF COMPLAINTS
The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corpora-tion, created in... -
NewsbriefsBOND BUSINESSES SHUT DOWN
Oklahoma Ins-urance Commiss-ioner Kim Holland has ordered Dan Lyon to... -
NewsbriefsJUDGE EXTENDS ALLSTATE INJUNCTION
Travis County, Texas, District Judge Stephen Yelenosky has extended...
National Coverage
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FeaturesLike A Virus
Following the "burst" of the dot-com bubble in 2001, business... -
FeaturesPCI Meeting Focuses on Reform of “Flawed” Regulatory System
Regulatory reform, terrorism insurance and the eventual impact of... -
FeaturesPlanning Ahead: Navigating Clients through Disasters
Most insurance agents and brokers have worked hard to build their... -
Features
D+C-R=L2 Mathematical formulas are often the simplest way to express... -
FeaturesIJ Online Exclusive: Swett & Crawford Group Gains Independence Again
Insurance Journal Publisher Mark Wells interviewed Dave Hartoch,... -
FeaturesNonprofit D&O Essentials: Homeowners, Condo Association Boards Beware
Americans place significant value on their residential investments.... -
FeaturesEmployment Practices Liability: Like Fine Wine, Better With Time
Many insurance products grow better with the passage of time, as good... -
FeaturesMarketScout Barometer Shows Continued Softening in Professional Liability Market
MarketScout has analyzed the submissions from its agency network in... -
FeaturesE&O Alert: Has Your Agency Outgrown Its Policies and Procedures?
If your agency has grown over the years, then you've probably gone... -
FeaturesCredit-based Insurance Scoring Remains a Key Legislative, Regulatory Issue
Credit-based insurance scoring has been a contentious legislative and... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Asian Quake Death Toll Over 50,000: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that... -
FeaturesDebating the Changing Climate – It’s for the Birds
Powerful, but perhaps prophetic words, following the passage of... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesEvolution of Technology and Information
1970s Information can be stored and automated. IBM mainframes become... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesProfessional liability ripples
urricane Katrina has long gone, but the aftereffects of the mighty... -
Minding Your BusinessValue Added Services Stand Out from the Pack
For most firms, the insurance consumer will not see any major value...