Insurance Journal Magazine
May 3, 2004 Technology Issue
In this Issue
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NewsbriefsCIAB PROCEEDS TO DISMISS W. VA. LAWSUIT AFTER STATE’S DECISION:
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) reported it would... -
Editor's NoteDid You See What So and So Said’
Computers never cease to amaze me. The available options on various... -
FeaturesN.C. Supreme Court Backs Punitive Damages Cap
The North Carolina Supreme Court has reaffirmed the constitutionality... -
FeaturesReports Find Wide Range of Auto Rates Across U.S.
Two recently released studies on automobile insurance rates show a... -
NewsbriefsTORT REFORM BILL MOVING IN GEORGIA LEGISLATURE:
The Georgia Senate has passed a tort reform bill designed to address... -
NewsbriefsTENNESSEE SENATE REPUBLICANS READY FOR WORKERS’ COMP REFORM:
Tennessee Senate Republicans stand ready to move the Volunteer State... -
NewsbriefsGOP INTRODUCES ASBESTOS LITIGATION REFORM IN U.S. SENATE:
Asbestos litigation reform legislation introduced recently by U.S.... -
Fraud RoundupW. Va. WCC Files Injunctions Against Trio of State Employers
West Virginia's Workers' Compensation Commission recently filed... -
Fraud RoundupFla. Father, Son Keep It All in the Family When It Comes to Fraud
A father and son have pleaded guilty to diverting thousands of... -
Fraud RoundupFla. Agent Surrenders License After Guilty Plea
A Coconut Creek area insurance agent surrendered his license after... -
Fraud RoundupFla. Agent Sees License Revoked
A Boca Raton, Florida man has lost his license to sell insurance... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Ky. State Policeman Found Guilty on Charges of Workers’ Comp Fraud
West Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission Executive Director... -
Fraud RoundupFla. Couple Nailed for $1.5 Million in Construction Contract Fraud
Attorney General Charlie Crist and Florida Department of... -
New MarketsCommunity Banks
Nuts & Bolts: A new package of insurance policies from the Chubb... -
New MarketsFine Dining
Nuts & Bolts: Axiom Insurance Managers has available a new fine... -
New MarketsHigher Education
Nuts & Bolts: With AIG Higher Education Risk Solutions, an... -
FeaturesKentucky Market Gallops Along Under Acting Executive Director
With agents witnessing increasing competition in Kentucky's... -
Web MailUnderwriting the Guessing Game of EPL Premiums
Insurance Journal Magazine • March 8 issue "Fascinating article. I... -
Web MailPCI Urges NAIC to Leave Insurance Scoring to States
National News • March 16 "I have been a State Farm agent 34 years... -
Web MailCalif. Governor Wants Workers’ Comp Fix in a Week
West News • March 22 "I just wish the governor in my state had the... -
Web MailFeds Detail Segal Exploits, Obtain Plea From Accountant
Midwest News • March 24 "Mr. Segal should be prosecuted to the... -
Web MailFive Arrested in Fla. Scheme to Defraud Seniors
Southeast News • March 23 "These people should not have been given... -
Web MailSt. Paul, Travelers to Merge April 1
National News • March 30 "How about St. Paul Travelers Chubb... -
Web MailSlave Trade Suit Targets Lloyd’s, U.S. Companies
International News • March 30 "These parties obviously want to... -
Web MailAgencies Underpay CSRs, Overpay Producers, Argues Consultant Bates
East News • April 15 "Right on the mark. Problem is that the... -
FeaturesNorth Carolina: From the Wright Brothers to Krispy Kremes
The United States Census Bureau's Census 2000 estimated the... -
Parting ShotsReal Technology Issues Facing Agents Today
Based on the many conversations I've had with agents, I think it is... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
James Kilduff James Kilduff has joined Brown & Brown Re Inc. and will... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMake and Market Your Own Personal Package Program
Auto, home and small business policies are virtually identical,... -
Minding Your BusinessTarget Market Strategy-Developing a Niche Market
Here is a pop quiz. Who is your target market? If you answered with a... -
FeaturesAgency Management Systems: Bridging to the Future in Real-Time
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives." With... -
RatingsChubb Affirmed; Outlook Stable
S&P Ratings Services affirmed its "A" counter-party credit and senior... -
RatingsAtlantic Specialty Affirmed, Withdrawn
S&P affirmed its "BBB" counterparty credit and financial strength... -
Cover StoryMarket Report: Independent Agency System Shows Growth, Opportunity
Both the commercial and personal lines property/casualty markets grew... -
FeaturesLloyd’s of London Announces $3.387 Billion in 2003 Profits
If anyone harbors doubts that the insurance industry runs in cycles,...
