Insurance Journal Magazine
January 28, 2008 2008 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople
Privately owned insurance and risk management firm McQueary Henry... -
FeaturesLa. Insurance Department Chief of Staff Resigns
Chad Brown, chief of staff for the Louisiana Department of Insurance,... -
FeaturesContinuing Education Serves a Positive Purpose
Continuing education is a fact of life for all agents and brokers.... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Severe Impact "There's a lot of scrap metal in the trees and fence... -
FeaturesState Farm Wants Proof of Residency or Rebuilding in La.
State Farm warned in early January that it will cancel homeowner... -
FeaturesOkla. Bill Would Put DUI, DWI on Licenses
Seeking to reduce drunk driving convictions and alcohol-related... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesLa.’s Valued Policy Law: New Teeth for Hurricane Claims?
Property damage from hurricanes primarily comes from two sources:... -
Features5 Carriers Receive $29 Million in La. Incentive Grants
Department to accept next round of applications Feb. 4 through Mar. 3... -
FeaturesEmployers Should Evaluate Testing Procedures to Eliminate Bias
Department to accept next round of applications Feb. 4 through Mar. 3... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$1.3 Million Arkansas will receive $1.3 million out of the $72... -
FeaturesOkla. Lawmakers Return Donations Linked to Convicted Former Commissioner
Three Oklahoma state representatives, all Republicans, say they are... -
FeaturesJudge Sanctions Texas Mutual, Company to Appeal Decision
The judge's "sanctions order is simply wrong. Texas Mutual did not... -
FeaturesFBI Study: Violent, Property Crime Rates Decline
Crime rates dropped for the first time in two years, according to a... -
Closing QuoteCrisis Plan Must Work at Moment’s Notice
The best crisis plan in the world is useless if it sits on a shelf. A... -
FeaturesSurvey: Men Believe They’re Better Prepared for Disaster Than Women
Men and women are on different pages when it comes to disaster...
National Coverage
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FeaturesExecutives See Only Moderate Growth for P/C Industry in 2008
Property casualty insurance insiders predicted 2008 will be a year of... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Limits Investors’ Securities Lawsuits in Stoneridge Ruling
In a decision sought by corporate America to stem the tide of... -
FeaturesTo Thrive and Survive
E&S brokers seek new ways to grow, prosper in today's changing market... -
FeaturesRegulators Address the Politics of Underwriting
There is an X-factor in setting insurance rates that even actuaries... -
FeaturesEuropean Risk Managers, Industry Face New and Not so New Challenges
FERMA conference highlights growing importance of risk management in... -
Carrier WatchCommercial Insurers’ Stocks Flat in 2007; M&As Heat Up
Stock Prices: Commercial lines insurers' stocks have been relatively... -
FeaturesISO: Insurers to Pay $6.5 Billion in 2007 Catastrophe Claims
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
FeaturesAgents Mind Your Es & Os
As insurance companies face larger, more frequent catastrophe losses,... -
FeaturesSetting and Tracking Goals for Agency Producers
Every inexperienced agent and seasoned producer is hired with some... -
FeaturesDespite Woes, Biggest Insurance Brokers Still Make the Grade
Fitch reports leaner and more transparent brokers are better equipped... -
FeaturesConsumer Group Claims Insurers Overcharge, Underpay Policyholders
Insurers defend recent years' profits, deny allegations and call... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Defends Insurers Against ‘Spoilsport’ Image
An increasingly common complaint against the insurance industry...
