Insurance Journal Magazine
March 19, 2001 Drama in Nonstandard Auto Arena
In this Issue
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Cover StoryDRAMA in the Nonstandard Arena: The NONSTANDARD AUTO MARKET gets ready for action that will include
The nonstandard auto market enjoyed above-average growth and... -
FeaturesHow Much Do You Earn’
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Parting ShotsHanging On to Market Share (Sell ‘Em More Stuff)
As a distribution channel, independent agents are doing a fairly good... -
FeaturesNew Players on the Block – YouZoom.com expands into Texas; Progressive unveils homeowners market
Two companies made substantial entries into Texas last week.... -
FeaturesBritain’s Prudential To Buy Am Gen In Biggest Insurance Deal Ever
Last January Prudential plc Chief Executive Jonathan Bloomer... -
FeaturesSafeco Considers New Distribution Channels In Rebound Efforts
Circumventing independent agents. Undermining agents' sales. These... -
FeaturesFiserv Acquires FSC, Hopes to Extend Comparative Rating System Nationwide
In keeping with its aggressive and acquisitive nature, Fiserv Inc.... -
Legal BeatUM/UIM Developments
Insurance covers accidents. In the legal world, we call these... -
FeaturesHow To Sell Umbrellas to Everybody
Selling personal umbrellas is a nuisance, yes? Some agents say,... -
Editor's NoteDon’t Call Me…
When my credit card company calls me at work, I make a point of... -
NewsbriefsIIAT LAUNCHES INFOCENTRAL
On March 12, the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas launched its... -
NewsbriefsDALLAS FIRE INS. FINED $100,000
Dallas Fire Insurance Co. agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties for... -
NewsbriefsFLOWER MOUND IM-PROVES PPC RATING
Flower Mound, Texas, has improved its public protection... -
NewsbriefsQUAKE TO COST $1 BILLION
The insurance industry could pay up to $1 billion in claims to people... -
NewsbriefsBROWN CALLS FOR REVIEW
Suspended Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown is calling for a... -
NewsbriefsWORKERS’ COMP WOES
The nation's workers' compensation insurers suffered an 86 percent... -
NewsbriefsKINGSWAY ENTERS U.S. AUTO MARKET
Kingsway Financial Services has entered into an agreement with The... -
NewsbriefsBOB DOLE DOES LLOYD’S DUTY
Lloyd's of London has hired former Presidential candidate and former... -
NewsbriefsBAND CROWS ABOUT LOST PROFITS
Band members of the rock group Black Crowes have sued Lloyd's of... -
NewsbriefsGALLAGHER ACQUIRES TEXAS AGENCY
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Madison Scott & Associates,...
