In this Issue
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Cover StoryCan Politicians Put the Homeowners Market Back Together Again’
As what could become one of the most competitive election seasons in... -
Minding Your BusinessMaking a Producer an Owner
There comes a time for many agencies when the owner is faced with the... -
Parting ShotsPutting the Brakes on the Red Light Camera Controversy
I must admit that I do some of my best thinking at intersections. One... -
Editor's NoteCarriers Under Fire’
As mentioned previously in this column, this year is gearing up to be... -
NewsbriefsFIRE WORKS DISPLAYS AT RISK
A Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit investigation... -
NewsbriefsSENATE TERRORISM BILL INTRODUCED
The Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) says it is encouraged that... -
NewsbriefsAGENTS SELLING BOGUS COVER’
Texas State District Judge Pete Lowry issued a temporary restraining... -
NewsbriefsCHIROS LOSE WITH SOAH ACTION
The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) overturned a... -
NewsbriefsFEDERAL OVERSIGHT FOR INDUSTRY CONSIDERED
Federal lawmakers met recently to discuss the possibility of allowing... -
NewsbriefsTX MUTUAL WINS ONE MORE
In another Texas Mutual case, SOAH ruled that chiropractor, David... -
NewsbriefsAAI URGES MODIFICATION ON SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
Regulations being proposed in three states aimed at safeguarding... -
RatingsEmployers Reinsurance Downgraded
Standard & Poor's lowered its counterparty credit and financial... -
RatingsA.M. Best Affirms FM Global
A.M. Best affirmed insurer FM Global's rating of "A+," but placed a... -
RatingsHartford Financial Services Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the fixed income ratings of the Hartford... -
RatingsGulf Insurance Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength rating of "A++"... -
FeaturesThe Storms Will be Out There: Average Hurricane Season Predicted
Colorado State University hurricane forecasters, led by Dr. William... -
FeaturesThe St. Paul Agrees to Pay $988 Million in Asbestos Settlement
The St. Paul Companies have agreed to pay nearly $1 billion to settle... -
FeaturesManufactured Homes: A Necessary Component for Your Agency
You've heard them called trailer houses … or mobile homes … or... -
FeaturesChina Opening Doors to Insurance Contacts
Some recent events indicate that the Chinese insurance market is... -
Cover StoryCan Politicians Put the Homeowners Market Back Together Again’
As what could become one of the most competitive election seasons in... -
FeaturesInsurers Look to Wipe Clean Toxic Mold Claims
For U.S. insurers, reinsurers, and property professionals still... -
Minding Your BusinessMaking a Producer an Owner
There comes a time for many agencies when the owner is faced with the... -
Legal BeatA Preliminary Take on Mold Coverage
Mold. Stachybotrys. The stuff of broken refrigerators and the... -
Features8 Easy Strategies for Building Your Agency
While building a successful agency takes much dedication and hard... -
FeaturesXDimensional Rolls Out New Agency Management Software
It is a complete agency management system," said Craig Fuher, of... -
Editor's NoteCarriers Under Fire’
As mentioned previously in this column, this year is gearing up to be... -
NewsbriefsFIRE WORKS DISPLAYS AT RISK:
A Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit investigation... -
NewsbriefsSENATE TERRORISM BILL INTRODUCED:
The Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) says it is encouraged that... -
NewsbriefsAGENTS SELLING BOGUS COVER’:
Texas State District Judge Pete Lowry issued a temporary restraining... -
NewsbriefsCHIROS LOSE WITH SOAH ACTION:
The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) overturned a... -
NewsbriefsFEDERAL OVERSIGHT FOR INDUSTRY CONSIDERED:
Federal lawmakers met recently to discuss the possibility of allowing... -
NewsbriefsTX MUTUAL WINS ONE MORE:
In another Texas Mutual case, SOAH ruled that chiropractor, David... -
NewsbriefsAAI URGES MODIFICATION ON SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION:
Regulations being proposed in three states aimed at safeguarding... -
RatingsEmployers Reinsurance Downgraded
Standard & Poor's lowered its counterparty credit and financial... -
RatingsA.M. Best Affirms FM Global
A.M. Best affirmed insurer FM Global's rating of "A+," but placed a... -
RatingsHartford Financial Services Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the fixed income ratings of the Hartford... -
RatingsGulf Insurance Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength rating of "A++"... -
RatingsThe St. Paul FSR Lowered
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to "A"... -
Legal BeatA Preliminary Take on Mold Coverage
Mold. Stachybotrys. The stuff of broken refrigerators and the...
