Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Gulf Coast businesses struggle to get wind coverage
Tales of high costs and delayed development
WIND REPORT
Gulf Coast businesses struggle to obtain wind coverage
Can Miss. Commissioner Dale do it again?
Candidate in race against Katrina, Scruggs and fellow Democrats
House panel adds wind coverage to flood program
Insurers balk, while agents understand need but do not support move
Commercial P/C prices still dropping
Risk managers survey finds soft market pricing continues
The Hartford ends agents' contingent commissions
Settlement with AGs changes agent compensation; pays out $115 million
Wind pool rates in South Carolina up 35%
Indication supported higher jump, says state
N.C. may approve public funding for elected commissioner
House passes measure but final fate uncertain
SPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Lines Leaders agencies that excel in commercial lines sales
More than half of Fla. mobile homes uninsured
As insurance premiums soar, more owners go without
SPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Lines Insights
Top agencies put service issues on top as prices continue to fall
Won't go away from the water
Major survey identifies why people are reluctant to evacuate
Taxicab market: limousines' ugly stepsister?
Specialized market may not be glamorous, but can be profitable
MARKET FEATURES
SPECIAL REPORT: Market Feature: Energy
How to write energy risks in a volatile world
Firms need more than energy-specific coverages
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
Working 'on' instead of 'in' your business
Closing Quote: Fla.'s rate filing and reinsurance controversy
Sam Miller, Florida Insurance Council
Spotlight: Commercial Auto
Commercial clients should know who's behind the wheel
SPECIAL REPORT: Errors and Omissions. Agents in E&O buyer's seat
Market tide has turned in their favor