In this Issue
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Cover StoryThe Road More or Less Traveled: Transportation Safety Defines the Journey
Transportation safety plays a huge part in just about everyone's... -
FeaturesMarsh & McLennan Cos. and Acquisitions
Insurance and Related Services Marsh Inc.--risk management, risk... -
RatingsIsland Heritage Stable
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating "A-,"excellent,... -
RatingsEmployers Mutual Casualty Affirmed
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its "BBBpi" counterparty... -
RatingsCascade National Assigned ‘R’
S&P assigned its "R" financial strength rating to Cascade National... -
RatingsNational Lloyds Affirmed
S&P affirmed its "BBBpi" counterparty credit and financial strength... -
RatingsGE Insurance Affirmed
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A-' long-term issuer rating on GE... -
FeaturesRisk Retention Group Formations Continue to Soar in 2004
Risk retention groups have maintained their record rate of... -
FeaturesAgency Success Lessons Learned from Computer Manufacturers
The biggest builders of personal computers (PC) and typical... -
FeaturesWorld’s Biggest Broker Faces Uncertain Future
The Cycle Turns for Marsh Mac as N.Y. States Strikes $850M Deal for... -
FeaturesWhat Makes a Great Owner’
The typical independent insurance agency owner is a person who spent... -
FeaturesQ&A with USI Holdings’ Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of USI,... -
Editor's NoteLeave the Fraud on ‘Law and Order’
Okay, I admit it: I'm a "Law and Order" junkie. The long-running... -
NewsbriefsCOMMISSIONER AWARDED FOR LEADERSHIP:
The Louisiana Health Care Alliance (LHCA) presented Commissioner of... -
NewsbriefsSTATE FARM CUTS AUTO RATES:
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is cutting auto rates in... -
NewsbriefsWOOLEY HELPS SAVE THE COCONUTS:
The elaborately decorated Mardi Gras coconuts that are traditionally... -
NewsbriefsA CALL FOR LAWSUIT REFORM:
Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin and Senate Republican leaders, joined by several... -
NewsbriefsMAKING SENSE OF RISK MANAGEMENT:
Aon is introducing a series of monthly risk management seminars in... -
NewsbriefsIIAT SAYS COMPENSATION STUDY FLAWED:
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas strongly denounced as... -
NewsbriefsOIL & GAS INSURANCE CONFERENCE SET:
Strategic Research Institute will hold the 2nd Annual Insurance &... -
NewsbriefsSAN ANTONIO TRADE FAIR:
The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio will hold their... -
NewsbriefsCentral Texas 'I' Day:
The Central Texas Chapter of CPCU and the Austin Association of... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Darryl McDonald Cunningham Lindsey U.S. Inc.added Darryl McDonald as... -
New MarketsTexas Nonsubscribers
Nuts & Bolts: Frontier General Insurance Agency Inc. has available a... -
New MarketsTexas Homeowners
Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. is offering a... -
New MarketsVacant Dwelling Program
Nuts & Bolts: National Lloyds Insurance Co. has a new vacant dwelling... -
New MarketsGL/Property – Restaurant and Hospitality
Nuts & Bolts: Wausau Insurance rolled out the latest in a series of... -
FeaturesInsuring the Young and the Carless
VW Seeks a Sales Charge Out of No-Charge Insurance to Car Buyers... -
FeaturesCrossing the Border: Mexico Travel Offers Opportunities for Agents
Mexico is a country rich in cultural heritage and scenic landscapes.... -
FeaturesBarriers Remain for Commercial Traffic Between Mexico and the U.S.
The North American Free Trade Agreement, signed in 1992 by the United... -
FeaturesKim Holland Named Oklahoma’s New Insurance Commissioner
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry selected a long-time Tulsa insurance... -
FeaturesOklahoma Lawmakers Hope to Stem Workers’ Comp Crisis
Oklahoma lawmakers previously announced that workers' compensation... -
FeaturesTexas Appeals Court Reverses Farmers Settlement
Justice David Puryear with the Third District Court of Appeals in... -
Parting ShotsThe Facts About Credit Information and Insurance
The use of credit history, one of many underwriting tools, is not a...
