Insurance Journal Magazine
November 3, 2014 Focus on Professional Liability / PLUS Habitational / Dwellings Agents' E&O Survey Bonus: Free Ad Readership Study ($3,400 Value)
In this Issue
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FeaturesTougher State Malpractice Laws May Not Reduce Defensive Medicine
Changing laws to make it more difficult to sue physicians for medical... -
People & PlacesPeople – South Central
Ranney Pageler, vice president of fraud investigations at Employers... -
FeaturesWind Insurer Settles Lawsuit with South Texas School District
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has agreed to pay nearly $8... -
FeaturesJury Finds Texas Windstorm Insurer Adequately Paid City for Ike Claims
Texas' wind and hail insurer of last resort in coastal areas... -
FeaturesThe Pitfalls of Rejecting a Defense Under Texas ‘Same Facts’ Test
Texas law recognizes that an insurer's reservation of rights can... -
FeaturesA Few Thoughts for Insurance Entrepreneurs
Managerial flexibility, effective communication, selecting and... -
FeaturesLWCC Chairman Emeritus Aubrey T. Temple, Jr.
On Oct. 21, 2014, the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation... -
FeaturesLSU Flagship Campus Cleared to Buy Its Own Insurance
Lawmakers have given Louisiana State University (LSU) the authority... -
FeaturesContractors Need to Be Involved in the Claims Process, BELFOR CEO Says
Customer service in property claims suffers when the contractor is...
National Coverage
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FeaturesClaims Trends
In terms of agency E&O trends, carriers are closely eyeing an uptick... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
My New Markets is brought to you by Insurance Journal's sister... -
FeaturesAverage Claims Experience Not Enough to Retain Customers: Accenture
Although a large majority (86 percent) of home and auto insurance... -
FeaturesIICF’s Early Literacy Campaign with Sesame Workshop Inspires Parents, Industry
It's been about a year since Elmo and Cookie Monster became part of... -
Features4 Trends to Watch in Professional Liability for Accountants
There's no shortage of accountants in the United States today, and... -
FeaturesThree Trends to Watch for in Architects & Engineers Coverage
Architects and engineers are high-risk professions. A small error... -
FeaturesEbola ‘Tipping Point’ Could Come By Late January, Reports RMS
The Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa has the potential to... -
FeaturesPredictions on the Demise of the Independent Agent Are Premature Yet …
This column has covered a number of important technology issues... -
Closing QuoteIt’s Time to End Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp
There has been an ongoing debate around the merits of physician... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: How Important Is Your E&O Policy?
Errors and omissions (E&O) coverage: It's one of the most important... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Marsh, Torrent Insurance broker Marsh has agreed to acquire Torrent... -
FeaturesShould Agency Owners Find or Develop Salespeople?
I was going through some old files and found an article from 20 years... -
FeaturesUnderstanding Condo Association & Unit Valuation
Quite a few pieces must be in place to ensure no coverage gaps exist... -
FeaturesSpending on Agents Always Beats Spending on Ads
A recent research report published by Cliff Gallant and Matthew... -
FeaturesHow to Determine Your Clients’ Cyber Exposures
Cyber Liability is certainly one of the hottest topics in both the... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Writers Using More Mobile Device Apps, Other Technology
Workers' compensation insurers are increasingly turning to mobile... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Wild Bus Ride "She can't stay in the lanes, she's crossing the double... -
Features10 Things to Know About Professional Liability
There were 1.3 million active licensed lawyers in the United States... -
FeaturesMyPath Portal: Can It Lure Millennials to Insurance Careers?
With the insurance industry employee base rapidly aging and retiring,... -
FeaturesHow to Navigate Today’s Agency E&O Market
While many agencies stick with their agency errors and omissions... -
Editor's Note10 Insurance Myths
Men may be more gullible when it comes to insurance myths than women...
