Insurance Journal Magazine
January 23, 2006 2006 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Springing Back
Despite losses from the 2005 hurricane season, property and casualty... -
FeaturesArk. Court: Insurers Don’t Have to Pay for Wreck
An insurance company doesn't have to defend or pay the claims of a... -
FeaturesI.I.I.: Claims in La. Equal to 25 Years of Premiums
The record total of homeowners insurance claims payments resulting... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Insurance Council of Texas elected James Langford as chairman of... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Surplus Line Market: Speculations for 2006 Experts agree. The surplus... -
FeaturesTexas governor to address agents at management seminar
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will deliver a special luncheon address at the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
NewMarkets Commercial Builder's Risk Catastrophe Nuts & Bolts:... -
FeaturesProducers’ own liability grows as they and their clients expand
News Currents Property and casualty insurance agents and brokers are... -
FeaturesMinding Your Business
Marketing your products to baby boomers. Ongoing success in the... -
FeaturesOnly your E&O carrier and your boss care how smart you are
Different cus-tomers need different styles of presentation, and one... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
American National Bank of Texas; Sleeper Sewell & Co. The American... -
Legal BeatPlaying with airplanes and other exceptions to the ‘eight corners’ rule
While attempting to weigh it, the insured tipped the plane on its... -
FeaturesEmerging environmental risks pose problems for underwriters
Anticipating and assessing risk, along with defining and assigning... -
FeaturesHow to Write: Lawyers Liability
With more than a quarter million law firms in the United States, the... -
FeaturesArson suspected in Texas wildfires
Many of the wildfires that plagued Texas during the first half of... -
FeaturesEarlybird Forecast
Fortunately for insurers, 2006 will likely feature far fewer... -
Closing QuoteHealth care networks coming soon to Texas workers’ comp system
In certain situations, employees may seek care outside the network.... -
FeaturesSURPLUS LINES TRENDS
Teflon, nanotechnology and more -
Editor's NoteSpringing Back
In the insurance world catastrophes pretty much defined what 2005 was... -
FeaturesAnalysts predict faster P/C premium growth, underwriting profit
Each year the Insurance Information Institute invites a panel of Wall... -
FeaturesArson suspected in Texas wildfires
Some 70 fires thought to be work of arsonists Many of the wildfires... -
NewsbriefsI.I.I.: CLAIMS IN LA. EQUAL TO 25 YEARS OF PREMIUMS
The record total of homeowners insurance claims payments resulting... -
FeaturesSurplus Line Market: Speculations for 2006
AUTHOR: By Susan McKenna Experts agree. The surplus lines market... -
FeaturesArk. Court: Insurers Don’t Have to Pay for Wreck
An insurance company doesn't have to defend or pay the claims of a... -
FeaturesTexas Governor to address agents at management seminar
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will deliver a special luncheon address at the... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
The Insurance Council of Texas elected James Langford as chairman of... -
FeaturesProducers’ own liability grows as they and their clients expand
Property and casualty insurance agents and brokers are being exposed... -
New MarketsCommercial Builder’s Risk Catastrophe
Nuts & Bolts: International Catastrophe Insurance Managers LLC and... -
New MarketsMiscellaneous Medical Malpractice
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services' miscellaneous medical... -
New MarketsBusiness Owners and Commercial Package
Nuts & Bolts: CNA introduced CNA Connect for small business customers... -
New MarketsFire and Water Restoration Plus Pollution and Mold Liability for Contractors
Nuts & Bolts: Bonding and Insurance Specialists Agency is offering... -
FeaturesManaging the risk of lawsuits against lawyers
With more than a quarter million law firms in the United States, the... -
FeaturesOnly your E&O carrier and your boss care how smart you are
We insure some local rural water districts. One of our customers... -
NewsbriefsSETTLEMENT PROPOSED IN CLASS ACTION AGAINST CHOICEPOINT
Insurance agents and agencies who provided personal information... -
FeaturesPlaying with airplanes and other exceptions to the ‘eight corners’ rule
The accident occurred when the insured and a friend moved the... -
FeaturesEmerging environmental risks pose problems for underwriters
Anticipating and assessing risk, along with defining and assigning... -
FeaturesBoom, baby boom–78 million
Marketing your products to baby boomers. Ongoing success in the... -
FeaturesHealth care networks coming soon to Texas workers’ comp system
Health care costs in the Texas workers' compensation system are among... -
FeaturesA seriously shaken reinsurance industry rebuilds
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesEnhanced IJ Broadcasting enlivens insurance news
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
The year 2005 is looking like it was a relatively good one with solid... -
FeaturesCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesSeven ways to benefit by trading with other agents
Some days it seems that you are in battle with every person who sells... -
FeaturesNew entrants join race for surplus lines share
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
FeaturesWhy independent agents like backyard brokers
In today's business world, it's rare to hear a live voice on the... -
FeaturesRegulatory modernization tops industry’s legislative agenda for 2006
With the extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, passage of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesConnecticut
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 2006 National Directory of Excess,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Regulatory modernization tops industry's legislative agenda for 2006... -
Carrier WatchCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
I.I.I. JOINT P/C FORUM: Outside Looking In - Left to right: V.J.... -
FeaturesExcess, Surplus & Specialty
Main Street E&S: Why independent agents like backyard brokers In... -
FeaturesReinsurance Outlook
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesCLOSER LOOK: Excess, Surplus & Specialty
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Aon's Political Risk Map shows an unsafe world U.S.-based companies... -
FeaturesTechnology Bits
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
When you encounter an account you can't competitively place, instead...
