Inside This Issue
		NATIONAL COVERAGE
	
P/C Insurers' Profit Dipped in Q1
	
Lloyd's Underwriters Find Success with U.S. Subsidiaries: SNL
	
Deal Analysis: Why Validus Is Buying Western World
	
Spotlight: Surplus Lines Tax Sharing Solution Still Up for Debate
	
Independent Agents Drawn to Tablet Applications
	
Q1 P/C Direct Premium Written Up 3.5%
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
	
State Farm Hurricane Deductibles in Louisiana Jump to 5%
	
Texas Hailstorm Damage Estimated at $400M
	
Storm Season a Reminder of the Importance of Building Stronger
	
As America Overall Ages with Boomers, Energy States See Youth Boom
	
Study Shows How Wastewater Injections Cause Oklahoma Quakes
IDEA EXCHANGE
	
Peremption for Me, But Not for Thee The Difference Between Insurance Agents and the Insurers They Represent
	
Minding Your Business: Catherine Oak & Bill Schoeffler
	
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency: Alan Shulman
	
E&O Insights: Why It's Important to Review E&S Proposals
	
Tech Talk: Agents Keep Up with Mobile Technology
	
2014 National Directory of Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Volume II
	
Closing Quote: Insurance Trade Agreements Are Good for Consumers and Markets
DEPARTMENTS
	
Opening Note
	
Declarations
	
Figures
	
Business Moves
	
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