Insurance Journal Magazine
July 23, 2007 2007 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. II 2nd Quarter Market Survey
In this Issue
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FeaturesSouth Texas counties at odds with FEMA over maps
Hidalgo County, Texas, officials are moving to block the release of... -
FeaturesIn the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same
In previous articles on this subject I have preached the virtues of... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agents question SDR on Texas Select unearned commissions policy The... -
FeaturesArk. 2007 workers’ comp bills include rules for second injuries, coverage waivers
The Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission has summarized workers'... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Okla. court says law can't bar evidence in workers' comp case State... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Republic, Southern States General Agency Dallas-based Republic... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations In service to their country "It is important that... -
FeaturesManaging energy industry risk in a volatile world
Taking the time to qualify a responsive and capable carrier with... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Texas approves $1 billion in reinsurance for windstorm pool The Texas... -
FeaturesPeople
Richard S. "Dick" Gieger, general counsel of the law firm of... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Cattle claims result in fraud allegations Oklahoma Insurance... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
EPLI for Law Firms Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. is offering employment... -
FeaturesPackage of insurance measures passes La. legislature
Louisiana's Legislature in June approved a package of insurance bills... -
It FiguresFigures
$2.175 Billion U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Wind insurance costly, scarce on Gulf Coast A study recently issued... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Of wind and floods
Whether or not H.R. 920 is successfully passed, it's becoming... -
Closing QuoteThe tale of two states
For years the insurance industry has fought desperately to reduce or... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
U.S. Senate panel weighs funding for weather satellites Cuts to... -
FeaturesCongress gets serious about surplus lines insurance reform
Legislation passes House, heads for the Senate; but not all in the... -
NewsbriefsTHE NONADMITTED INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 2007 (HR 1065)
The bill would establish national standards for how states regulate... -
FeaturesReeling in the new recruits
The surplus lines market is not unlike any other segment of the... -
FeaturesControl experience modification factor, before it controls you
Moving employers to take the right steps to reduce experience mod... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: Top 25 P/C premium gainers for first quarter 2007
"Growth is not constant and smooth. ... I ain't what I ought to be.... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyCreatively communicate with your carriers
There is more to good company relations than just putting an... -
Idea ExchangeCommercial lines insurers’ stocks up; M&A activity steady in 2nd quarter
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers' stocks were up an impressive 8... -
CurrentsIndustry supports terror bill but not all agree with NBCR mandate
At a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. last month, insurance... -
CurrentsFBI data mining targets include insurance fraud suspects
The FBI is gathering and sorting information about Americans to help... -
CurrentsGAO: Identity theft cases limited compared to number of security breaches
While the Government Accountability Office fell short of offering... -
CurrentsP/C industry net income, overall profitability slips
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry's net income after... -
NewsbriefsU.S. P/C INSURERS PAY $2.1 BILLION IN CAT LOSSES
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
CurrentsBermuda shorted as more U.S. captives form onshore, Aon reports
Bermuda's reign as the undisputed global leader among captive... -
CurrentsSupreme Court raises bar for investors bringing securities fraud suits
The U.S. Supreme Court last month imposed a strict standard that... -
CurrentsTreasury chief Paulson vows review of U.S. financial services regulation
The Bush administration plans to review the U.S. government's... -
FeaturesBuilding the case with customers for excess casualty coverage
Rising tort costs, increasing litigation trends dictate the need for... -
Editor's NoteOf wind and floods
Is there a place for windstorm coverage in the National Flood... -
CurrentsArk. 2007 workers’ comp bills include rules for second injuries, coverage waivers
The Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission has summarized workers'... -
CurrentsSouth Texas counties at odds with FEMA over maps
Hidalgo County, Texas, officials are moving to block the release of... -
CurrentsU.S. Senate panel weighs funding for weather satellites
Cuts to planned weather and environmental satellites will... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
In service to their country "It is important that members of the... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$2.175 Billion U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay... -
FeaturesIn the oil and gas sector, all policies are not the same
Make sure the coverages in the O&G contract are the ones your client... -
Idea ExchangeManaging energy industry risk in a volatile world
The world has experienced rapid and profound changes in recent years,... -
CurrentsPackage of insurance measures passes La. legislature
Rating commission to be abolished; insurer incentive plan approved... -
CurrentsTexas approves $1 billion in reinsurance for windstorm pool
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) in early June... -
CurrentsWind insurance costly, scarce on Gulf Coast
A study recently issued by the RAND Corporation recognizes what many... -
CurrentsAgents question SDR on Texas Select unearned commissions policy
The Special Deputy Receiver (SDR) for Texas Select Lloyds, in... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Cattle claims result in fraud allegations Oklahoma Insurance... -
Closing QuoteThe tale of two states
For years the insurance industry has fought desperately to reduce or... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Richard S. "Dick" Geiger, general counsel of the law firm of... -
CurrentsOkla. court says law can’t bar evidence in workers’ comp case
State senator vows effort to address issue The Oklahoma Supreme Court... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
EPLI for Law Firms Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. is offering employment...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Bermuda shorted as more U.S. captives form onshore, Aon reports... -
FeaturesTreasury chief Paulson vows review of U.S. financial services regulation
The Bush administration plans to review the U.S. government's... -
Carrier WatchCommercial lines insurers’ stocks up; M&A activity steady in 2nd quarter
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers' stocks were up an impressive 8... -
Workers CompControl experience modification factor, before it controls you
One of the most confusing components of an employer's workers'... -
FeaturesFBI data mining targets include insurance fraud suspects
The FBI is gathering and sorting information about Americans to help... -
FeaturesCongress gets serious about surplus lines insurance reform
Insurance regulatory reform efforts on Capitol Hill took a giant leap... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: Top 25 P/C premium gainers for first quarter 2007
I am certain that Erik Erikson, Stella Chess and Jane Whitbread were... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
P/C industry net income, overall profitability slips The U.S.... -
FeaturesIndustry supports terror bill but not all agree with NBCR mandate
At a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. last month, insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Supreme Court raises bar for investors bringing securities fraud... -
FeaturesReeling in the new recruits
The surplus lines market is not unlike any other segment of the... -
FeaturesBuilding the case with customers for excess casualty coverage
What should brokers or agents say when they meet resistance from... -
FeaturesGAO: Identity theft cases limited compared to number of security breaches
While the Government Accountability Office fell short of offering...
