Insurance Journal Magazine
September 19, 2005 Latin Agents Issue
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: There’s a Lot to Do in Katrina’s Wake
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's crushing blow to Louisiana and... -
FeaturesFla. Lawmakers Nelson, Foley Voice Support for National CAT Fund
Two Florida lawmakers, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and U.S. Rep. Mark... -
FeaturesFla. Task Force to Discuss How to Solve Hurricane Insurance Crisis
A 12-member Task Force on Long-Term Solutions for Florida's Hurricane... -
FeaturesS. Floridians Viewed Hurricane Katrina as an Expensive Nuisance
Insurance adjusters scrambled to South Florida to work on claims... -
People & PlacesPeople
Five Florida physicians recently received the 2005 Florida CHOICE... -
FeaturesBorn to File Claims: Driving Behavior is Written in the Stars
Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love... -
FeaturesNationwide Concerns Fla. CFO
Concerns have been voiced by Florida's CFO Tom Galla-gher over... -
FeaturesHurricane Katrina: The Legal Saga Begins
The New Orleans tragedy may spawn a wave of litigation related to... -
FeaturesZodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers
Affable Aquarius (21 January - 19 February) The gentle qualities of... -
FeaturesBy Donald J. Hurzeler
Making the Case for Diversity on the 'Top Deck' There is still room... -
FeaturesMississippi Agents Pick Up the Pieces
In Meridian, Miss. the power is only on in the downtown area and... -
FeaturesReady by October
FAIA Studying Windstorm 'Vehicle' The Florida Association of... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
ALABAMA Insurers Offering Grace Periods Some insurance companies are... -
FeaturesCourt Ruling Says Asbestos-Related Disease Does Not Constitute ‘Bodily Injury by Accident’
The U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, recently issued its opinion... -
FeaturesFederal Role in Regulation is the Big Unknown in Surplus Line’s Future
If Congress Changes Regulation, Impact Would be Big ... But That's a... -
FeaturesIn Uncertain Times, Surplus Market Certain to Respond
Regardless of what insurance regulation looks like in 2010, experts... -
NewsbriefsInternational Newsbriefs
European Insurers Estimate Katrina Losses: A disaster the scope of... -
FeaturesSurveying the Damage: After Katrina, Can the Industry Withstand Another Disaster?
Hurricane Katrina could be called an industry nightmare. Some... -
FeaturesNew Orleans-Based GEB Insurance Agency Weathers Katrina
Firm's Mobile Emergency Unit Takes Claims in Baton Rouge Before... -
FeaturesAs the Hispanic Population Surges in the United States
Number of Latin-Owned Businesses Increases, Total Buying Power Also... -
Cover StoryLatin Agents Urge Insurers to Join the Hispanic Market Explosion
As the Hispanic population surpasses 40 million with a combined... -
Editor's NoteThere’s a Lot to Do in Katrina’s Wake
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's crushing blow to Louisiana and... -
FeaturesHurricane Katrina: The Legal Saga Begins
The New Orleans tragedy may spawn a wave of litigation related to... -
FeaturesBorn to File Claims: Driving Behavior is Written in the Stars
Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love... -
FeaturesZodiac Underwriting Guide to Drivers
Affable Aquarius (21 January -- 19 February) The gentle qualities of... -
Parting ShotsMaking the Case for Diversity on the ‘Top Deck’
The insurance industry has made great strides toward increasing... -
FeaturesFAIA Studying Windstorm ‘Vehicle’
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents has announced it will... -
FeaturesFla. Task Force to Discuss How to Solve Hurricane Insurance Crisis
A 12-member Task Force on Long-Term Solutions for Florida's Hurricane... -
FeaturesMississippi Agents Pick Up the Pieces
In Meridian, Miss. the power is only on in the downtown area and... -
FeaturesNationwide Concerns Fla. CFO
Concerns have been voiced by Florida's CFO Tom Galla-gher over... -
FeaturesS. Floridians Viewed Hurricane Katrina as an Expensive Nuisance
Insurance adjusters scrambled to South Florida to work on claims... -
FeaturesFla. Lawmakers Nelson, Foley Voice Support for National CAT Fund
Two Florida lawmakers, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and U.S. Rep. Mark... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
David Gilbert Five Florida physicians recently received the 2005... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS OFFERING GRACE PERIODS
Some insurance companies are suspending billings or offering grace... -
NewsbriefsVESTA PREDICTS ITS KATRINA LOSSES
Preliminary gross income losses of from $500,000 to $1.2 million have... -
NewsbriefsRULE CAPS ADJUSTER FEES AT 10 PERCENT
An emergency rule capping adjuster fees at 10 percent of the claim... -
NewsbriefsFEMA DENIES KATRINA VICTIMS AID
South Floridians whose homes were destroyed or heavily damaged by... -
NewsbriefsS. FLA. ASSISTANCE OFFICES
Four South Florida locations where consumer service professionals... -
NewsbriefsAFLAC ANNOUNCES 90-DAY GRACE PERIOD
Columbus, Ga.-based Aflac Insurance has announced it will allow a... -
NewsbriefsNATIONWIDE CUTS BACK
The Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company has announced it is taking... -
NewsbriefsNCCI REQUEST REDUCED WC RATES
An overall 4.5 percent decrease for workers' compensation in Florida... -
NewsbriefsFINITE REINSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ENDED
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has withdrawn proposed... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS TO PAY $50M IN JACKSONVILLE INCINERATOR CLEANUP
Insurance companies formerly insuring Jacksonville, Fla. will pay $50... -
NewsbriefsN.C. FARMERS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
North Carolina farmers who suffered flooding losses from last year's... -
NewsbriefsDISCOUNT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WARNING
Seven North Carolina Better Business Bureaus and 148 Chambers of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFederal Role in Regulation is the Big Unknown in Surplus Line’s Future
If Congress Changes Regulation, Impact Would be Big ... But That's a... -
FeaturesNew Orleans-Based GEB Insurance Agency Weathers Katrina
Before Hurricane Katrina, Gillis, Ellis and Baker Insurance, a New... -
FeaturesBy Patricia-Anne Tom
Court Ruling Says Asbestos-Related Disease Does Not Constitute... -
FeaturesAssociations educate agents
As the Hispanic population surpasses 40 million with a combined... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
European Insurers Estimate Katrina Losses: A disaster the scope of... -
FeaturesWeathering the storm
Hurricane Katrina could be called an industry nightmare. Some... -
FeaturesHurricane Katrina’s Widespread Damage to Impact All Lines of Insurance
When Hurricane Camille struck the Gulf Coast areas of Louisiana,...
