Insurance Journal Magazine
January 24, 2005 2005 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteHow to Find New Markets
For nine years, Insurance Journal has published the annual Directory... -
NewsbriefsS.C. INSURER ADDS EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Additional emergency medical and travel services have been offered by... -
NewsbriefsDELTONA, FLA., SINKHOLE PANICS AREA HOMEONWERS:
Deltona, Fla., homeowners panicked Dec. 13 when a 225-ft. wide and 50... -
NewsbriefsETHICS COMMISSION FINES GA. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER:
The Georgia State Ethics Commission has levied a $750 fine on State... -
NewsbriefsFRUSTRATED FLA. HOMEOWNERS UNABLE TO CASH CHECKS:
Although insurance payment checks have been cut, Florida homeowners... -
NewsbriefsS.C. LAWSUIT CLAIMS HIX INSURANCE MISLED N.C. CUSTOMERS:
A class-action lawsuit filed in North Carolina's Guilford Superior... -
NewsbriefsAMERICAN MUTUAL CLOSES OFFICE IN CHARLESTON, S.C. :
American Mutual Fire Insurance Co. has closed its offices in... -
NewsbriefsLIG MARINE MANAGERS ENHANCES MARINE COVERAGE:
Enhancements, including state act coverage for marinas, boat yards... -
NewsbriefsKY. A.G. WARNS AGAINST FAKE FEMA INSPECTORS:
Kentucky homeowners have received a warning from Attorney General... -
NewsbriefsFLORIDA EXTENDS EMERGENCY RULE:
In an emergency meeting in Tallahassee, Gov. Jeb Bush and members of... -
NewsbriefsSTATE FARM SAFETY PATROL WATCHING FLA. TURNPIKE:
The Road Rangers, roadside helpers patrolling Florida's Turnpike has... -
NewsbriefsESURANCE SALES CENTER HEATS UP COMPETITION:
Esurance, a direct-to-consumer auto insurance company is opening a... -
NewsbriefsBEST PLACES RATING FOR ATLANTIC PREFERRED UNDER REVIEW:
A.M. Best Co. has placed the "B+" (Very Good) rating of Atlantic... -
Features13 Fla. Companies Request Rate Hikes
Thirteen Florida insurance companies have requested 11 to 60 percent... -
Features2005 Ga. General Assembly to Consider Medical Liability Reform
Storm clouds are looming over medical liability reform legislation... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Dr. David D. Wood Charlotte, N.C.-based insurance investment banking... -
Parting ShotsAre We Repeating the Past — Again’
In a collection of works titled The Life of Reason, philosopher... -
Cover StoryBack to the Basics
E&S Industry Returns to Familiar Ground Neither wind, nor rain nor... -
RatingsState Capital Assigned ‘R’
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'R' financial... -
RatingsOhio Casualty Affirmed
S&P revised its outlook on Ohio Casualty Corp. and the members of the... -
RatingsBest Meridian Lowered
S&P lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on... -
RatingsQuanta Insurance Group Affirmed
A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" (Excellent)... -
FeaturesThe Asian Catastrophe: An Unprecedented Event Evokes a Global Response
Certain events mark each generation, but as the scope of the disaster... -
FeaturesHeath Turns the Corner as Colemont Insurance Brokers
Name May Be Changing but Company's Service, Business Practices Stay...
