Insurance Journal Magazine
March 6, 2006 RACK \'EM UP
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteWorkers’ comp tug-of-war
A political tug-of war is now taking place in South Carolina... -
CurrentsMax Mayfield gives wind conference ‘bad news’
There is no reason to think there will be any change in hurricane... -
CurrentsS.C. controversy rages over workers’ comp overhaul
There isn't any question about overhauling South Carolina's workers'... -
NewsbriefsFLA. CFO WANTS TO EXPEDITE PAYMENTS
New legislation to expedite the rebuilding process for hurricane... -
NewsbriefsS.C. CONSIDERING ASBESTOS REFORM BILL
To avoid the asbestos litigation crisis some states have experienced,... -
CurrentsBell says tenth Ala. church fire ‘unrelated’ to previous nine
It's likely that the 10th fire at a the Beaverton Freewill Baptist... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Bill Anderson has been promoted to senior vice president of insurance... -
FeaturesInsurance Customers Would Benefit From Updated Insurance
Inarguably, the current state-based insurance regulatory system is a... -
NewsbriefsAIA SUPPORTS A MODERNIZED INSURANCE REGULATORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD:
AIA SUPPORTS A MODERNIZED INSURANCE REGULATORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD:... -
CurrentsInsurers discuss top issues with Fla. legislators
In preparation for March sessions of the Florida Legislature, the... -
CurrentsWindstorm panelists: Carriers hesitant to write policies in Florida
A panel of eight insurance experts agreed unanimously that carriers... -
NewsbriefsFLA. MAKES FRAUD ARRESTS FOR DOUBLE-BILLING, STEERING
A Chipley, Fla. woman has been arrested and charged with organized... -
CurrentsAla. Commissioner: ‘End Air Force One Policy’
An effective National Disaster Program has to be found so that if... -
CurrentsRayborn outlines Florida insurance agency requirements to Latin Association
The requirements for Florida insurance agencies to be licensed by the... -
FeaturesAlabama Big ‘I’ supports five bills, rejects two
Alabama HB627 defining insurance fraud and making it easier for the... -
CurrentsAIG severs ties with C.V. Starr; expands global energy unit, forms new unit
American International Group Inc. announced that its AIG Companies... -
FeaturesThe “secrets” to affluent market success
Independent agents, like companies, are increasingly under pressure... -
CurrentsFormer Gen Re, AIG execs plead not guilty to reinsurance fraud charges
As a federal probe into the insurance industry widens, four former... -
NewsbriefsLLOYD’S SAYS THE CYCLE IS STILL A CONCERN
According to Lloyd's newly released annual underwriter survey,... -
FeaturesAgricultural market grows big, sprouting new risks, exposures
American agriculture 15 years from now will be a vital, more... -
FeaturesHedging liability bets is not a good idea for hedge funds
On any given day, hedge funds account for more than half of the daily... -
CurrentsNational Law Journal says top verdicts, punitive damages fall in 2005
The National Law Journal reported that the total amount awarded by... -
FeaturesFarmers asked to ‘Step Up to the Plate for Farm Safety’
Farm Bureaus across the nation will make safety a priority this... -
CurrentsU.S. postal customers gain right to sue for tripping over mail, rules U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service can be sued... -
CurrentsSarbanes-Oxley oversight board facing constitutional challenge
A group of advocates for free enterprise and limited government that... -
NewsbriefsTHE AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE
The Agribusiness Conference, hosted by the Insurance Skills Center,... -
CurrentsBest remains negative on U.S., Bermuda reinsurance markets; expects no upgrades in 2006
Despite some premium gains during the renewal season, A.M. Best... -
CurrentsReinsurance treaty renewals show some premium increases
With the January renewal season now behind them, the world's global... -
FeaturesPlanning for when … The benefits of contingent buy-sell agreements
As insurance professionals, agency owners understand that everyone... -
FeaturesAgents push for a technological sea change
Tides continue to turn on the automation frontier and agents and... -
NewsbriefsMEN GET THEIR PURSES SNATCHED TOO
Purse snatching has traditionally been a crime directed against... -
NewsbriefsSTARR AGENCY TO OFFER ACE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PRODUCTS
Expanding its servicing capabilities for new and existing clients,... -
Cover StoryRACK ‘EM UP
Certified public accountants wading into tax season should be aware...
