Insurance Journal Magazine
April 5, 2004 Homeowners
In this Issue
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Minding Your BusinessThe Two Faces of Automation
An interesting event happened at a recent strategic planning session... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyEleven Good Reasons to Reassign a Commercial Lines Account
In most offices, it's easier to get a bone from a starving dog than... -
Cover StoryUp for Sale: Success in Today’s Homeowners Market
States show signs of stability, but problem areas remain Despite... -
FeaturesBarbies, Apes, Model Trains Galore; Don’t Forget Those Collectibles
Let's say you're sitting in a client's living room, putting the... -
FeaturesScience, Technology Deal a Tough Hand in Agribusiness Market
From chicken to fish farms, orange groves to bean stocks, the... -
On The StreetIs Carrier Solvency a Worry on Everyone’s Mind’
Carrier solvency is on the tip of everyone's tongue. It is the one... -
FeaturesTen Tips to Improve a Contractor’s Surety Program
In today's tight market, it's becoming harder and harder for... -
FeaturesScience, Technology Deal a Tough Hand in Agribusiness Market
From chicken to fish farms, orange groves to bean stocks, the... -
Editor's NoteGetting Technical with Agents
It isn't the most earth-shattering news in the world; in fact you... -
FeaturesFlorida OIR Charges Ahead with Credit Score Workshop
Give the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) credit, it has... -
FeaturesAgents Cry Foul Over Crop Insurance Premium Discounts
Independent agents are up in arms over the federal government's... -
NewsbriefsVESTA RELEASES Q4 NUMBERS:
Alabama-based Vesta Insurance Group Inc. reported results for its... -
NewsbriefsAMERICAN MEDICAL SECURITY GROUP COMPLETES ALABAMA CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT:
American Medical Security Group Inc. (AMS) and plaintiffs'... -
NewsbriefsALABAMA DEPTARTMENT OF INSURANCE UNVEILS UPDATED WEB SITE:
The Alabama Department of Insurance has launched an updated Web site.... -
NewsbriefsKENTUCKY OFFICE ENHANCES ONLINE SERVICES FOR AGENTS:
Kentucky insurance agents now have the option of reportedly saving... -
FeaturesTerrorism Tops List of Concerns for Workers’ Comp Professionals
Industry executives in the workers' compensation field from across... -
FeaturesUnderwriting the Dream Home
Whether it's called custom, upscale, mansion or high value, a dream... -
New MarketsBusiness Owners Package Program
Nuts & Bolts: Lemac General Agency Division in Orange, Calif., added... -
New MarketsCommercial Property, Liability, Crime
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has updated its... -
New MarketsProfessional Liability for Homeland Security Department Contractors
Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Companies introduced SAFETY Act Homeland... -
New MarketsProperty, Liability Cover for Overseas Operations
Nuts & Bolts: The St. Paul Companies introduced an enhanced version... -
New MarketsPublic Auto
Nuts & Bolts: General agent KF&B Inc., of Glendale, Calif., announced... -
FeaturesSteer Your Clients Away from Risk of Sexual Harassment Claims
Despite a heightened awareness, sexual harassment still is pervasive... -
FeaturesMississippi Offers Magnolias and Elvis Presley’s Birthplace
The United States Census Bureau's Census 2000 estimated the... -
Parting ShotsAgents and Homebuyers Need the Right Clues to Make Smart Decisions
Many recent media accounts would have us believe that prior loss... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Patrick Gallagher Patrick Gallagher was appointed president and CEO...
