August 19, 2002
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
Insurance Journal South Central Magazine
E-Commerce in the Industry
In this Issue
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FeaturesTexas AG Files Suit Against Farmers
Texas Governor Rick Perry and Attorney General John Cornyn announced... -
FeaturesLobbying Groups Gear Up for Legislative Session
Even though the next Texas legislative session is still months away,... -
FeaturesSwiss Re, Developer Continue to Dispute WTC Cost
Despite submitting separate settlement offers to a federal judge in... -
FeaturesFitch Report Estimates Billions in Continued Asbestos Costs
Fitch Ratings released a special report, "Asbestos: Impact on the... -
FeaturesGroups Ask Congress for New Mold Research; Florida Looks West
Saying that new concerns exist about the potential of health problems... -
Cover StoryMGA’s Stay a Step Ahead with the Internet
In efforts to not only stay a step ahead of the competition but also... -
FeaturesOnline Communication is the Key to Success
Everyday, technology becomes a bigger and bigger part of our lives.... -
FeaturesDetermining Mold Culpability
A recent article in The Cincinnati Enquirer perfectly (albeit... -
FeaturesMaking the Internet Work for You
TIP 1 To Build "E-Loyalty," Look To Your Competitors Here's what's... -
FeaturesAgents Turn to State Department Web Sites to Stay on Top of Information
Whether it is obtaining information on licensing or getting the... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal’s Web Site Sees Increased Traffic, More Unique Users
Insurance Journal's Web site, www.insurancejournal.com, has come a... -
Legal BeatWebs for the Unwary: The Perils of Internet Marketing
The World Wide Web—touted as the greatest communication development... -
FeaturesNAPSLO Interns At Work in Summer
The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices... -
Editor's NoteAll Aboard the Technology Train
The technology train arrived years ago and those that chose not to... -
NewsbriefsTEXAS MUTUAL IN THE MONEY
Texas Mutual Insurance Company will be distributing some $22 million... -
NewsbriefsTEXAS FIRE DEPTS. GET GRANTS
The fire and emergency services department of West University Place... -
NewsbriefsOKLA. REFORM ORDER PRAISED
An order signed last week by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll... -
NewsbriefsNAII: CHANGE ARK. SCORING RULE
The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) has asked the... -
NewsbriefsSTATES SUE BANKS IN FRANKEL CASE
Five Southeastern states that lost $200 million to financier Martin... -
NewsbriefsAON SHARES TANK, SPIN-OFF DELAYED
Aon Corp. shares dropped 30 percent Aug. 7 after the broker posted... -
NewsbriefsSENATE MAY CONSIDER ASBESTOS
Following comments by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) at last week's U.S.... -
NewsbriefsETHICS, E&O AND MORE
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas' (IIAT) new schedule of... -
NewsbriefsCPIA PLANS PRO-TO-PRO RETREAT
Agency and company executives are invited to attend the CPIA... -
RatingsState Farm Cos. Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the "B+" (Very Good) financial strength ratings... -
RatingsHartford Fire Outlook Neg
Standard & Poor's said the outlook for Hartford Fire Insurance Co.... -
RatingsWillis Group Raised
S&P raised its counterparty credit rating on Willis Group Holdings... -
RatingsSAFECO Affirmed
S&P assigned its preliminary "BBB+" senior debt, "BBB" subordinated... -
RatingsHCC’s ‘A+’ (Superior) Affirmed
A.M. Best Company has affirmed an "A+" (Superior) rating of... -
Parting ShotsE-Commerce Capabilities Becoming Critical Industry Tool
As wholesalers and managing general agents (MGA's), we often serve...
