Inside This Issue
		NATIONAL COVERAGE
	
Top 10 Corporate Risks in 2014
	
Global Natural Disasters Cost Insurers $45B in 2013
	
I.I.I. Joint Industry Forum: Insurers Say 2014 Will Not Be as Good as 2013
	
Survey: Execs Expect Flood Insurance Delay, TRIA Renewal, Industry Consolidation
	
Top 25: P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.1% Through 3Q 2013
	
Special Report: Agency Models: What Defines Today's True Independent Agency?
	
M&A Review: Fourth Quarter Activity Brings a Strong Finish to 2013
	
Special Report: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Emerges as a Serious Player
	
Special Report: Fastest Growing E&S Carriers in Top 30 Revealed: Fitch
	
Special Report: Lines Sometimes Blurred in E&S Market, Experts Say
	
2014 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
	
TWIA Panel Studying Methods to Assess Wind/Water Property Loss
	
Surplus Lines in 2013: A Stable Market with Moderate Growth
	
State Farm Raising Auto Insurance Rates in Louisiana
	
Homeowners Rate Hike Proposed at Louisiana Citizens
IDEA EXCHANGE
	
Legal Beat: Deconstructing Texas Insurance Law: Ewing Confirms Court's Shift
	
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency: Alan Shulman
	
Understanding the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012
	
Minding Your Business: Catherine Oak
	
Closing Quote: Brian Cohen
DEPARTMENTS
	
Opening Note
	
Declarations
	
Figures
	
People
	
Business Moves
	
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