December 6, 2004
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
2005 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesCarrier Solvency, Not Aggregate Industry Reserves, Should be Focus
Placing Industry Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserving into... -
FeaturesOutside on the Professional Liability Playground
The PLUS 17th Annual International Conference held in San Diego,... -
Tech ProductseSemc.com Marketing System
The eSemc.com commercial sales leads and marketing system, eSemc.com,... -
Tech ProductsSt. Paul Travelers’ Risk Control
St. Paul Travelers announced the debut of a new Web site housing more... -
Tech ProductsISO’s Enhanced Coverage Verifier
ISO has enhanced Coverage Verifier policy-verification solution with... -
FeaturesEuropean Insurance Summit 2004 Offers Some Words to Live By
Rating agencies are a reality, and we have to live with them," Martin... -
FeaturesPLUS Panelists Offer Perspectives on Industry, Today and Tomorrow
Wrapping up the 17th Annual PLUS International Conference last month... -
FeaturesPartners Continue to Come and Go, But It’s a Great Time to Jump in the Game
Partners Continue to Come and Go, But It's a Great Time to Jump in... -
FeaturesInsurers Appear Disciplined but Open to New Program Business
While a number of insurance companies have exited the program... -
FeaturesSills at Target Markets: Success Lies in ‘Loose Bricks,’ Treating People Right
The way Stephen Sills sees it, insurance professionals should be glad... -
RatingsVesta Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair)... -
RatingsPMA Insurance Group Restored
Philadelphia-based PMA Capital Corp. announced that A.M. Best... -
RatingsBluepoint Assigned by Moody’s
Moody's Investors Service announced it has assigned BluePoint Re Ltd.... -
RatingsToa Reinsurance Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of The Toa... -
Editor's NoteProgram Enlightenment
What exactly is a program? The American Heritage College Online... -
FeaturesTSLA Gears Up for Legislative Session with New Officers, Political Agenda
Taking over as the new president of the Texas Surplus Lines... -
Legal BeatVail’s Resurgence: Is Independent Damage Still Required for Bad Faith’
In the arena of liability coverage, a number of significant, yet... -
NewsbriefsAFFIRMATIVE AFFIRMS SUBPOENA:
Affirmative Insurance Holdings Inc. of Addison, Texas, a provider of... -
NewsbriefsTEXAS FIRST IN CRASHES WITH ANIMALS:
Far more people have died in Texas motor vehicle collisions with... -
NewsbriefsIVAN COSTS NEARLY $7.9M IN LA.:
The Louisiana Department of Insurance's final estimate of Hurricane... -
NewsbriefsOkla. SAYS ‘NO’ TO Fake Discounts:
The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced it has ordered three... -
NewsbriefsTWCC PENALIZES CARRIERS:
The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission (TWCC) issued 62 Notices... -
NewsbriefsMORE TOOLS ON TEXAS MUTUAL SITE:
Texas Mutual Insurance Company has enhanced its online safety tools.... -
NewsbriefsROAD RAGE IS REAL:
More than 10 percent of drivers admit they have intentionally cut off... -
FeaturesFriends + Cars = Specialty Market Success
Steve Marlin is in the driver's seat of the collector-car market in... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Robert Shipe The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission named Robert... -
New MarketsSmall Business Enhancements
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has a package of... -
New MarketsAuto Physical Damage
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of auto... -
New MarketsCrime Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of crime... -
New MarketsExpanded D&O
Nuts & Bolts: The professional lines insurance operation of XL... -
FeaturesCalifornia Leads Nation in Auto Theft Rates for 2003
No South Central states in the top 10 list. The National Insurance... -
FeaturesAla., Ga., La. Commissioners Discuss Untangling the Regulatory Environment
In times of disaster the insurance industry is supposed to shine, and... -
FeaturesAlleging Overcharges, TDI Takes Action Against State Farm, Farmers
In the aftermath of a Texas state district judge's ruling that tossed... -
Parting ShotsOklahoma Looks Ahead, Celebrates Those Who Served Before
With any luck, by the time you read this, it will be out of date.... -
FeaturesPublish Your Own Insurance Owner’s Manual
When one buys something tangible of any complexity, it usually comes... -
FeaturesSPITZER TAKES COMPENSATION PROBE TO WASHINGTON
Senate Panel Wants In, Agents Want Out of Brokerage Scandal At recent... -
FeaturesStates Unveil Model Disclosure Act
An insurance broker would be required to obtain written approval from... -
FeaturesPlanning to Grow: The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part One
Growing a firm through acquisition is somewhat like negotiating... -
Cover StoryIll Winds Blow but the Ship Remains on Course
This year's annual report on the reinsurance industry is a bit later...
