In this Issue
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FeaturesSurety Survey Shows Dramatic Changes in Marketplace Over Past 10 Years
Grant Thornton LLP recently released the results of its Surety Credit... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Quirk & Company Quirk & Company announced the opening of a Pacific... -
FeaturesHow Retail Agents Can Develop/Improve Relationships with Wholesalers
The answer is yes. And now for the question. Did you know that if... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
ARKANSAS Forged State Check Scam Centers on Ark. Arkansas Attor-ney... -
FeaturesInsurers Post Special Toll-Free Numbers to Help Katrina Victims
At press time, forecasters were predicting insured losses from... -
FeaturesCelebrating 75 Years, Quirk & Company Looks to 100 and Beyond
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary year, reflections on the past... -
FeaturesPass it On: Transferring Your Agency to the Next Generation
Selling a small or mid-sized insurance agency is relatively easy. An... -
FeaturesCancellation and Reinstatement
Richard v. Century Sur. Co. (W.D. La. June 25, 2005) Question of fact... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: In Katrina’s Wake
As this issue of Insurance Journal goes to print, southeast Louisiana... -
FeaturesBorn to File Claims: Driving Behavior is Written in the Stars
Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love... -
FeaturesBig Changes in Texas Workers’ Comp System
As a result of House Bill 7, passed by the 79th Texas Legislature,... -
People & PlacesPeople
Colemont Insurance Brokers has added Bob Maeyama as a senior... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Contractor's General Liability Nuts & Bolts: Universal Casualty... -
FeaturesBy Dave Thomas
IIHS Study Says Low-Cost Road Alterations Can Reduce Urban Road...... -
FeaturesZodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers
Affable Aquarius (21 January - 19 February) Aquarius' gentle... -
FeaturesSLSOT 2005 Seminars Planned for October
Speakers from the Texas Department of Insurance, the state... -
FeaturesCSRs That Say “I Do” Can Marry the Account to the Agency
In a favorable agency environment, the producer and account manager... -
FeaturesComparison of SLSOT Premium Processed by Line of Business
Premium Premium Line of Business Through 06/05 Through 06/04 % Change... -
FeaturesLloyd’s of London Finds its 21st Century Form
Lloyd's is 317 years old and doing just fine thank you. London's... -
FeaturesHow to Get the Competition Fired, Without Saying Anything Bad About Them
I've been a sales guy for 28 years. My first sales job was selling... -
FeaturesSmall Business Units Deliver Bread n’ Butter for Peak Performing Agencies
In the movie "City Slickers," Billy Crystal's character is taught he... -
FeaturesNAPSLO Prepares for Record Attendance at Annual Conference
Leadership Says Surplus Lines Industry in Good Shape; Ready for... -
FeaturesWhere to Find Inexperienced Agency Producers
Is it wiser to grow by hiring a veteran agent or is it better to hire... -
FeaturesFinding Solutions to the Industry’s Compliance Requirements
Technology Initiatives Can Help Carriers Enhance Regulation... -
FeaturesNumber of Federal Tort Trials Plummeted 80%, Justice Department Reports
The number of tort trials concluded in U.S. district courts declined... -
FeaturesStrategies to Tap into Profitable, New Business Accounts
Developing new business is an integral part of every insurance... -
FeaturesAfter the Internet, Comes The Invasion of the Insurance Exchanges
Independent Agents May Soon Have a New Opportunity, Says... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
Extreme Weather Hits Europe: Devastating wild fires in Portugal;... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’ Fields Busy Agenda at Annual Meeting in Big Apple
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America will convene... -
FeaturesInsurers Address Brokerage Income Directly to Consumer
Some Carriers Issue Endorsements on Producer Compensation Disclosure... -
RatingsACE’s U.S. Subsidiaries Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings to "A+"... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Back to Earth with Surplus Lines
NARRATOR: The year is 2010 and Dr. Lois Kwoat, Dr. Heywood Jawrithis... -
Cover Story2010: A SURPLUS ODYSSEY:
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FeaturesAugust Plane Crashes Take Deadly Toll
No less than five airline accidents occurred in the month of August,... -
FeaturesClarendon Clarifies Hannover Re Decision on Programs
Many people questioned what Hannover Re's Chief Executive Wilhelm... -
FeaturesBut Lawmakers, Interest Groups Still Debate Over Use of Aftermarket Parts
But Lawmakers, Interest Groups Still Debate Over Use of Aftermarket... -
RatingsZenith National Affirmed
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its "BB+" counterparty... -
RatingsSt. Paul Travelers Subs Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength ratings of "A+"... -
Editor's NoteIn Katrina’s Wake
As this issue of Insurance Journal goes to print, southeast Louisiana... -
FeaturesForged State Check Scam Centers on Ark.
Arkansas Attor-ney General Mike Beebe's office said it is among... -
People & PlacesPeople – South Central
Ron Alexander Colemont Insurance Brokers has added Bob Maeyama as a... -
New MarketsContractor’s General Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Universal Casualty Company, a member of Kingsway... -
New MarketsFarm and Ranch Program
Nuts & Bolts: The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas and The... -
New MarketsCommunity Bankers’ D&O
Nuts & Bolts: Mayfield Village, Ohio-based Progressive Casualty Ins.... -
New MarketsSocial Services Professional Liability
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services introduced new social services... -
New MarketsRenters Legal Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Insurance is offering a new market for... -
New MarketsTenant Discrimination Liability
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services is introducing a new program... -
FeaturesPass it On: Transferring Your Agency to the Next Generation
Selling a small or mid-sized insurance agency is relatively easy. An... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Richard v. Century Sur. Co. (W.D. La. June 25, 2005) Question of fact... -
FeaturesBorn to File Claims: Driving Behavior is Written in the Stars
Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love... -
FeaturesSurety Survey Shows Dramatic Changes in Marketplace Over Past 10 Years
Grant Thornton LLP recently released the results of its Surety Credit... -
FeaturesCelebrating 75 Years, Quirk & Company Looks to 100 and Beyond
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary year, reflections on the past... -
FeaturesSLSOT 2005 Seminars Planned for October
Speakers from the Texas Department of Insurance, the state... -
FeaturesBig Changes in Texas Workers’ Comp System
As a result of House Bill 7, passed by the 79th Texas Legislature,... -
FeaturesIIHS Study Says Low-Cost Alterations Can Reduce Urban Road Crashes
Spending a small amount of money on busy roadways in cities can... -
FeaturesInsurers Post Special Toll-Free Numbers to Help Katrina Victims
At press time, forecasters were predicting insured losses from... -
Parting ShotsHow Retail Agents Can Develop/Improve Relationships with Wholesalers
The answer is yes. And now for the question. Did you know that if...
National Coverage
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FeaturesInsurers Address Brokerage Income Directly to Consumer
Just last week, one of the assistant directors at our firm, Brunie... -
FeaturesAugust Plane Crashes Take Deadly Toll
No less than five airline accidents occurred in the month of August,... -
FeaturesCarriers, Cycles and Performance Five Years Down the Road
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FeaturesAfter the Internet, Comes The Invasion of the Insurance Exchanges
Independent insurance agents have outplayed and outscored the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyWhere to Find Inexperienced Agency Producers
Believe it or not, every four-year graduate doesn't want to jump from... -
FeaturesPINnacle Xchange
CT Insurance Services introduced enterprise automation that... -
FeaturesSmall Business Units Deliver Bread n’ Butter for Peak Performing Agencies
In the movie "City Slickers," Billy Crystal's character is taught he... -
FeaturesHow to Get the Competition Fired, Without Saying Anything Bad About Them
FROM A SALES PERSPECTIVE: I've been a sales guy for 28 years. My... -
Features
Extreme Weather Hits Europe: Devastating wild fires in Portugal;... -
FeaturesClarendon Clarifies Hannover Re Decision on Programs
Many people questioned what Hannover Re's Chief Executive Wilhelm... -
Features2010: A
The Road Ahead for Surplus Lines Wholesalers The model surplus lines... -
FeaturesState Farm Car Parts Reversal Gives Boost to Class Action Critics
Critics of national class action suits were among those cheering the... -
FeaturesNAPSLO Prepares for Record Attendance at Annual Conference
As the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices... -
FeaturesGuidelines to Better Manage Compliance
The following seven elements can help insurance companies identify... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’ Fields Busy Agenda at Annual Meeting in Big Apple
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America will convene... -
FeaturesFinding Solutions to the Industry’s Compliance Requirements
Compliance requirements for the insurance industry have changed... -
FeaturesLloyd’s of London Finds its 21st Century Form
Lloyd's is 317 years old and doing just fine thank you. London's... -
FeaturesACE’s U.S. Subsidiaries Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings to "A+"... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Back to Earth with Surplus Lines
NARRATOR: The year is 2010 and Dr. Lois Kwoat, Dr. Heywood Jawrithis... -
FeaturesNumber of Federal Tort Trials Plummeted 80%, Justice Department Reports
The number of tort trials concluded in U.S. district courts declined... -
FeaturesStrategies to Tap into Profitable, New Business Accounts
Developing new business is an integral part of every insurance...
