September 30, 2002
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Surplus Lines Update
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteChanges and More Changes
We're making changes here at the Insurance Journal. Changes that make... -
FeaturesCondition Critical: Med Mal Market in Need of Resuscitation
By now, it's hardly an exaggeration that medical-malpractice... -
NewsbriefsISO, NATIONWIDE PRODUCTS OKAYED
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has cleared the way for... -
NewsbriefsSTATE FARM GETS INCREASES IN LA.
The Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission approved a 14 percent... -
NewsbriefsCOURT UPHOLDS DOWNS WC RULING
The Texas Supreme Court denied a motion for rehearing in the case of... -
NewsbriefsPIA/TIP THINKS LEICHT IS BEST
Professional Insurance Agents of Texas, also known as Texas Insurance... -
NewsbriefsAPPOINTED INS. HEAD FOR LA.’
Louisiana Governor Bob Foster recently asked visitors to the... -
NewsbriefsTX MAN GETS TIME
James Webb of Houston was sentenced to 18 months in state jail by the... -
NewsbriefsTDI TO HELP HOMEOWNERS
The Texas Department of Insurance is launching a new program and Web... -
Cover StoryCorporate Members Approve a Major Course Change for Lloyd’s
Friday the 13th of September will henceforth be known at Lloyd's as... -
FeaturesIf You Were to Open a New Agency Tomorrow
Like the insurance policy itself, most agents and brokers have been... -
FeaturesAiming For Common Sense in Homeowners Market
The past year has been a difficult one for homeowner's insurance... -
FeaturesAn Exact Science: Insuring Biotech Takes Know-How
As far as commercial property and casualty coverages are concerned,... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal Acquires Claims Guides Directories
Wells Publishing Inc., which has published Insurance Journal for 79... -
Legal BeatSarbanes-Oxley Act and Directors & Officers Coverage
Living in the nation's energy capital, Houston, is never boring.... -
RatingsAcceptance Credit Rating Affirmed
Standard & Poor's Rating Services affirmed its "B+" counterparty... -
RatingsRoyal & Sun Alliance Ratings Lowered
A.M. Best Co. lowered the financial strength rating to "A-" from "A"... -
RatingsHartford Offering Rated ‘A’
S&P Ratings Services said that it assigned its "A" rating to Hartford... -
RatingsZurich Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of Zurich... -
RatingsLloyd’s Outlook Stable
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" of the... -
FeaturesPrincipals Can Use New Tool to Manage Producers
Agency principals and managers have a new tool available to assist in... -
Parting ShotsWhy Insurance Costs Go Up and What Customers Can Do To Save Money
As renewal notices go out in the mail, insurance agents across Texas...
