Insurance Journal Magazine
December 6, 2004 2005 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesCarrier Solvency, Not Aggregate Industry Reserves, Should be Focus
Placing Industry Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserving into... -
FeaturesOutside on the Professional Liability Playground
The PLUS 17th Annual International Conference held in San Diego,... -
Tech ProductseSemc.com Marketing System
The eSemc.com commercial sales leads and marketing system, eSemc.com,... -
Tech ProductsSt. Paul Travelers’ Risk Control
St. Paul Travelers announced the debut of a new Web site housing more... -
Tech ProductsISO’s Enhanced Coverage Verifier
ISO has enhanced Coverage Verifier policy-verification solution with... -
FeaturesEuropean Insurance Summit 2004 Offers Some Words to Live By
Rating agencies are a reality, and we have to live with them," Martin... -
FeaturesPLUS Panelists Offer Perspectives on Industry, Today and Tomorrow
Wrapping up the 17th Annual PLUS International Conference last month... -
FeaturesPartners Continue to Come and Go, But It’s a Great Time to Jump in the Game
Partners Continue to Come and Go, But It's a Great Time to Jump in... -
FeaturesInsurers Appear Disciplined but Open to New Program Business
While a number of insurance companies have exited the program... -
FeaturesSills at Target Markets: Success Lies in ‘Loose Bricks,’ Treating People Right
The way Stephen Sills sees it, insurance professionals should be glad... -
RatingsVesta Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair)... -
RatingsPMA Insurance Group Restored
Philadelphia-based PMA Capital Corp. announced that A.M. Best... -
RatingsBluepoint Assigned by Moody’s
Moody's Investors Service announced it has assigned BluePoint Re Ltd.... -
RatingsToa Reinsurance Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of The Toa... -
Editor's NoteMaintain a Clean Image
Data on damages from the four hurricanes that hit the southeast shows... -
FeaturesFla. Cabinet Extends Moratorium to Dec. 31, But Only for Unrepaired Homes
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Cabinet approved an... -
New MarketsFlorida Property Program
Nuts & Bolts: Hull & Co. has a new Florida property program for... -
New MarketsSurplus Lines Liability Products
Nuts & Bolts: Noodle Specialty Brokers (NSB) has made available... -
New MarketsRecreational Watercraft
Nuts & Bolts: BVSA Marine Insurance is now offering coverage for... -
New MarketsExpanded D&O
Nuts & Bolts: The professional lines insurance operation of XL... -
New MarketsSmall Business Enhancements
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. is offering a package... -
New MarketsAuto Physical Damage
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of auto... -
New MarketsCrime Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of crime... -
New MarketsTerrorism Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Companies launched LexHomeland Protector, a... -
NewsbriefsOTHER STATES COULD RECONSIDER ANTHEM MERGER:
Georgia and West Virginia may reconsider their approval of the Anthem... -
NewsbriefsMURDER CHARGED IN SLAYING OF TAMPA INSURANCE ADJUSTER:
Charges of murder and of sexual battery have been filed in the Nov.... -
NewsbriefsN.C. HOMEOWNERS DISPUTE CLAIM DENIAL, HIRE LAWYERS:
Six residents in Peeks Creek, N.C., where four people died in what is... -
NewsbriefsMISS. DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $6M:
More than $6 million in disaster assistance has been sent to... -
NewsbriefsFLA. MARINAS WANT STATE, COUNTY HELP:
South Florida marinas along the state's southeastern Treasure Coast... -
NewsbriefsVESTA POSTS THIRD-QUARTER $54M LOSSES:
Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:VTA) announced its third-quarter... -
NewsbriefsSTATE FARM HIKES FLA. HOMEOWNER RATES 5 PERCENT:
State Farm Florida Insurance Co. has requested permission from the... -
NewsbriefsINSURANCE MEDIATION TALKS IN FLORIDA:
Florida hurricane victims, unhappy with their insurance settlement... -
NewsbriefsW. VA. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AUDIT REPORTS POSITIVE TRENDS:
An independent audit report for fiscal 2004 shows continued positive... -
NewsbriefsFLORIDA AGENTS TAKING CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS:
The "Power of One" will be the topic of the June 23 to 25 Florida... -
NewsbriefsJUDGE RULES AGAINST MUTUAL BENEFITS IN FAVOR OF SEC:
A federal magistrate judge has upheld U.S. Securities and Exchange... -
NewsbriefsHOUSING WEBSITE DRAWS THOUSANDS:
A housing website for Florida disaster victims drew more than 2,600... -
NewsbriefsHULL INTRODUCES FLORIDA COMMERCIAL RISK PROGRAM:
An exclusive Best's-rated "A XIV" program for commercial risks,... -
FeaturesProgressive’s Black Box: Is Big Brother Good for the Industry?
Some drivers in Minnesota will soon have an added passenger in their... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Bradley Darr Atlanta-based Beecher Carlson Holdings, Inc.has... -
FeaturesFOCUS ON THE FUTURE: Come 2014, Industry Should Look Very Familiar
Ten years from now, some of the players within the property casualty... -
FeaturesFla. Subpoenas Marsh & McLennan; Reviewing State Agencies’ Contracts
In an effort to obtain a better look at insurance contracts with... -
FeaturesPrivate Equity Capital Could Finance Five New Florida Companies
Up to five new insurance companies worth $20-$50 million each could... -
Parting ShotsHurricane Spitzer to Take London by Storm
There's still some sense of disbelief here in London at the moment.... -
FeaturesPublish Your Own Insurance Owner’s Manual
When one buys something tangible of any complexity, it usually comes... -
FeaturesSPITZER TAKES COMPENSATION PROBE TO WASHINGTON
Senate Panel Wants In, Agents Want Out of Brokerage Scandal At recent... -
FeaturesStates Unveil Model Disclosure Act
An insurance broker would be required to obtain written approval from... -
FeaturesPlanning to Grow: The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part One
Growing a firm through acquisition is somewhat like negotiating... -
Cover StoryIll Winds Blow but the Ship Remains on Course
This year's annual report on the reinsurance industry is a bit later...
