August 8, 2005
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
3rd Annual Golf Issue
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteGolf Issue Swings into Action
Welcome to Insurance Journal's third annual national golf issue,... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Charles Dangelo American International Group Inc.announced that AIG... -
New MarketsComputer and Technology
Nuts & Bolts: Encino, Calif.-based NAS Insurance Services is... -
New MarketsApartments
Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. is offering a... -
New MarketsRenters Legal Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Insurance is offering a new market for... -
FeaturesCrash Risk is Four Times Higher When Drivers Use Cell Phones, Study Says
Common sense as well as experience suggest that handling and dialing... -
FeaturesBusiness Interruption: When Has the Insurer Satisfied Its Obligation?
One of the most problematic insurance questions that developed... -
Features87th PGA Championship Tees-Off at Baltusrol in New Jersey
Needless to say, all eyes surrounding Baltusrol are towards the... -
FeaturesCharity Outings Tee-Off Nationwide
If you believe the stereotype, insurance adjusters love golf. When I... -
FeaturesHow to Plan an Insurance Industry Golf Event
The job description of property/casualty agents and brokers can on... -
FeaturesSpice Up the Game with a Hole-In-One Contest
The opportunity to win a large cash prize, vacations for life, or a... -
FeaturesTraining Your Way to More Distance
Golfers spend literally thousands of hours every season on the... -
FeaturesBroadening Club Coverage in a Softening Market
The softening market has provided some welcome price relief for golf... -
FeaturesGolflawyer.com Swings for Safety for Golf Courses and Neighbors
Michael Kraker, the man behind www.golflawyer.com, maintains that... -
FeaturesHit a Hole-in-One: How to Market to Hispanics Effectively
From celebrity tournaments to charity events, more and more consumers... -
FeaturesIndividual Copyright Infringement Insurance Prompts a Lawyerly Debate
Despite the recent Supreme Court ruling in MGM v. Grokster favoring... -
FeaturesKeeping a Leg Up on Injuries with Post Injury Management
In today's environment, work place injuries remain a topic of concern... -
FeaturesMedical Treatment for Similar Auto Crash Injuries Varies from State to State, Industry Study Reports
Auto injury claimants from four states seek different types of... -
FeaturesHow to Promote Your Agency for a Paltry $25-a-Day
About thirty years ago, you could travel around Europe for $25-a-day.... -
FeaturesISO: P/C Industry Ends 26-Year Drought, Breaks Surplus Records
Ending a 26-year drought, insurers posted a $5 billion net profit on... -
FeaturesIIABL Celebrates the ‘New Louisiana’; Installs Officers at Annual Convention
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana celebrated... -
FeaturesTrade Associations Oppose Continuation of Low Cost Auto in California
California's Low Cost Auto program may or may not continue, depending... -
FeaturesN.Y., Conn., N.J. Agents Pick Best-Performing Insurance Companies
Asked to evaluate insurers in 16 performance categories, agents in... -
FeaturesNew Missouri Commissioner Brings Agent Experience to the Job
How W. Dale Finke Was Selected a Matter of Controversy Dale Finke... -
FeaturesCAS Attendees Hear of Positive Trends in California Workers’ Comp
Insurers, and especially self-insurers, are seeing positive trends as... -
FeaturesPa. Court Strikes Down 2002 Tort Reform Aimed at ‘Deep Pocket’ Rule
A Pennsylvania court has ruled unconstitutional a key component of... -
FeaturesAudi, Infiniti Earn Good Ratings in Crash Tests
Two large luxury cars recently earned top ratings in both front and... -
FeaturesSurprising Share of Workers’ Comp Cases Involve ‘Adverse Surprise’ Costs
Workers' compensation cases with significant unanticipated medical... -
FeaturesSafety Group Requests Federal Aid to Protect Communities from Windstorms
There are clear opportunities for the federal government to support... -
FeaturesI.I.I. Warns Pools Lead Homeowners to Serious Liability Risks
With temperatures soaring in many parts of the country, above-ground... -
FeaturesInsurers Unveil ‘Market-Based’ Proposals to Boost Terrorism Coverage
Property casualty insurers have outlined what they term a... -
FeaturesAlabama’s Healthy Market Impresses Commissioner Bell
Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell described his state's... -
FeaturesFore! Golf Course Owners: Watch Out for Errant Shots
Massachusetts Court Favors Homeowners in Trespass by Golf Balls To... -
RatingsAmerican Re Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength ratings of "A"... -
RatingsBeazley’s New U.S. Company Assigned
A.M. Best Co. assigned a financial strength rating of "A-"... -
RatingsNew St. Paul Travelers Pool Upgraded
Insurance ratings standard-bearer A.M. Best Co. assigned a financial... -
RatingsHartford Financial Services Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength ratings of "A+"... -
NewsbriefsPOLL REVEALS AMERICANS’ VIEWS ON AGING:
A poll by the MetLife Mature Market Institute conducted by Zogby... -
NewsbriefsTRANSIT BILL TARGETS SAFER HIGHWAYS:
Auto safety groups said that a highway and transit bill approved by... -
NewsbriefsLEG SESSION DIFFICULT, NOT DAMAGING:
The 143rd Delaware General Assembly wrapped up its 2005 biennial... -
NewsbriefsHURRICANE DENNIS LOSSES TOP $10 MILLION
As claims reportedly continue to pour in, Georgia Insurance... -
NewsbriefsHIGH COURT REJECTS MEDICAL MONITORING:
The Michigan Supreme Court has in a 5-2 decision rejected medical... -
NewsbriefsBILL TO PROTECT AGAINST DISCOUNT CARD FRAUD:
New legislation in Oklahoma that defines discount medical plans and... -
NewsbriefsPROPOSAL TO CATCH UNINSURED DRIVERS:
A legislative panel is considering new proposals aimed at reducing... -
NewsbriefsCOURT DENIES SCHEME TO CURTAIL LIABILITIES:
London insurance companies long-tail liabilities to U.S.... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS SEE CAFTA AS IMPORTANT STEP:
Congress took an important step toward opening the world's insurance...
National Coverage
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FeaturesHow to Plan an Insurance Industry Golf Event
The job description of property/casualty agents and brokers can on... -
FeaturesHit a Hole-in-One: How to Market to Hispanics Effectively
From celebrity tournaments to charity events, more and more consumers... -
FeaturesAlabama’s Healthy Market Impresses Commissioner Bell
Alabama Insurance Commissioner Walter A. Bell described his state's... -
FeaturesPa. Court Strikes Down 2002 Tort Reform Aimed at ‘Deep Pocket’ Rule
A Pennsylvania court has ruled unconstitutional a key component of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Computer and Technology Nuts & Bolts: Encino, Calif.-based NAS... -
FeaturesMedical Treatment for Similar Auto Crash Injuries Varies from State to State, Industry Study Reports
Auto injury claimants from four states seek different types of... -
FeaturesCharity Outings Tee-Off Nationwide
If you believe the stereotype, insurance adjusters love golf. When I... -
People & PlacesPeople
American International Group Inc. announced that AIG Vice President... -
FeaturesBusiness Interruption: When Has the Insurer Satisfied Its Obligation?
One of the most problematic insurance questions that developed... -
FeaturesKeeping a Leg Up on Injuries with Post Injury Management
In today's environment, work place injuries remain a topic of concern... -
FeaturesBroadening Club Coverage in a Softening Market
The softening market has provided some welcome price relief for golf... -
FeaturesGolflawyer.com Swings for Safety for Golf Courses and Neighbors
Michael Kraker, the man behind www.golflawyer.com, maintains that... -
FeaturesTrade Associations Oppose Continuation of Low Cost Auto in California
California's Low Cost Auto program may or may not continue, depending... -
FeaturesInsurers Unveil ‘Market-Based’ Proposals to Boost Terrorism Coverage
Property casualty insurers have outlined what they term a... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Berkshire Hathaway, General Electric Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire... -
FeaturesCAS Attendees Hear of Positive Trends in California Workers’ Comp
Insurers, and especially self-insurers, are seeing positive trends as... -
FeaturesSpice Up the Game with a Hole-In-One Contest
The opportunity to win a large cash prize, vacations for life, or a... -
FeaturesIIABL Celebrates the ‘New Louisiana’; Installs Officers at Annual Convention
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana celebrated... -
FeaturesTraining Your Way to More Distance
Golfers spend literally thousands of hours every season on the... -
FeaturesSurprising Share of Workers’ Comp Cases Involve ‘Adverse Surprise’ Costs
Workers' compensation cases with significant unanticipated medical... -
FeaturesNew Missouri Commissioner Brings Agent Experience to the Job
Interviewed by Kevin B. O'Reilly Dale Finke doesn't see what all the... -
FeaturesGetting Serious About Regional Carrier Solvency
Demotech Inc. recently completed an exhaustive study of its 23,118... -
FeaturesFore! Golf Course Owners: Watch Out for Errant Shots
To drive home her point, Joyce Amaral lugged six plastic buckets... -
FeaturesISO: P/C Industry Ends 26-Year Drought, Breaks Surplus Records
Ending a 26-year drought, insurers posted a $5 billion net profit on... -
FeaturesSafety Group Requests Federal Aid to Protect Communities from Windstorms
There are clear opportunities for the federal government to support... -
FeaturesFla. Homeowners Rates to Rise by 6.8 Percent Again This Summer
Florida homeowners can expect to receive a 6.8 percent increase in... -
FeaturesBy Dave Thomas
87th PGA Championship Tees-Off at Baltusrol in N.J. Needless to say,... -
Features2005 Murray Brothers
Home State Insurance Group's 13th Annual Spring Round Up in Austin,... -
FeaturesAudi, Infiniti Earn Good Ratings in Crash Tests
Two large luxury cars recently earned top ratings in both front and... -
FeaturesRMS’ Terrorism Risk Analysis Tools
Risk Management Solutions released its Global Geocoding Platform and... -
FeaturesI.I.I. Warns Pools Lead Homeowners to Serious Liability Risks
With temperatures soaring in many parts of the country, above-ground... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
National Poll Reveals Americans' Views on Aging: A poll by the... -
FeaturesCrash Risk is Four Times Higher When Drivers Use Cell Phones, Study Says
Common sense as well as experience suggest that handling and dialing... -
FeaturesN.Y., Conn., N.J. Agents Pick Best-Performing Insurance Companies
Asked to evaluate insurers in 16 performance categories, agents in... -
FeaturesIndividual Copyright Infringement Insurance Prompts a Lawyerly Debate
Despite the recent Supreme Court ruling in MGM v. Grokster favoring... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Golf Issue Swings into Action
Welcome to Insurance Journal's third annual national golf issue,... -
FeaturesAmerican Re Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength ratings of "A"... -
FeaturesHow to Promote Your Agency for a Paltry $25-a-Day
About thirty years ago, you could travel around Europe for $25-a-day....
