Insurance Journal Magazine
January 23, 2006 2006 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
2006 hurricane preparations top Mississippi's legislative agenda PCI... -
FeaturesSuit filed, Chalk’s crash victims request insurance proceeds
A lawsuit asking a Miami-Dade Circuit Court to make sure victims of a... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp
Workers' compensation reform tops PCI's legislative agenda in S.C.... -
FeaturesMiss. commissioner announces new mediation program
A mediation program for homeowners battling insurance companies in... -
Closing QuoteMeeting today’s challenges, preparing for tomorrow’s
Weather forecasters predicted that the 2005 hurricane season could be... -
FeaturesSoutheast AIA to watch Fla., Ala. and Miss. legislation
Managing the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes from a legislative... -
FeaturesMINE SURVIVOR HAS BENEFITS
CHANGES DUE AT CITIZENS Legislature mulls solutions REFORMING... -
Features
NCCI criticizes AP's report on S.C. workers' comp as 'factually... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Fla. Insurance Council predicts hurricane coverage utmost concern... -
FeaturesAlabama ‘Big ‘I’ members watching market
Maintaining existing markets and finding new ones, especially in... -
FeaturesAttempted murder warrants issued for N.C. agency owner
Jim Tedesco, 37, has been charged in warrants with two counts of... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’s S.C. agenda: Workers’ comp
Improving the state's workers' compensation system, developing... -
FeaturesW.Va. mine survivor Randall McCloy Jr.,families of deceased, eligible for benefits
Randal McCloy Jr., the only survivor of the recent tragedy at the the... -
FeaturesGa. Big ‘I’ establishes scholarship fund
Establishment of a past president's scholarship fund, to be awarded... -
People & PlacesPeople
Susan Alford has been named executive vice president and southeast... -
FeaturesFAIA proposal to reform Certificates of Insurance
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents has four key goals to... -
FeaturesFla. Suncoast Chapter of CPCU to emphasize CE, speakers
Increasing participation in continuing education events and... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Alert
A Florida corporation and its owner selling fraudulent contracts for... -
FeaturesLooking at 2005 accomplishments
PIA of Fla.: Citizens will be 'Biggest challenge of 2006' The biggest... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Caught in the middle
State legislatures are meeting, or will soon meet in most... -
FeaturesA seriously shaken reinsurance industry rebuilds
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesEnhanced IJ Broadcasting enlivens insurance news
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
The year 2005 is looking like it was a relatively good one with solid... -
FeaturesCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesSeven ways to benefit by trading with other agents
Some days it seems that you are in battle with every person who sells... -
FeaturesNew entrants join race for surplus lines share
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
FeaturesWhy independent agents like backyard brokers
In today's business world, it's rare to hear a live voice on the... -
FeaturesRegulatory modernization tops industry’s legislative agenda for 2006
With the extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, passage of... -
Editor's NoteCaught in the middle
State legislatures are meeting, or will soon meet in most... -
NewsbriefsFLA. SUNCOAST CHAPTER OF CPCU TO EMPHASIZE CE, SPEAKERS
Increasing participation in continuing education events and... -
FeaturesPIA of Fla.: Citizens will be ‘Biggest challenge of 2006’
"There is little doubt Citizens will again be the focus of the... -
NewsbriefsSOUTHEAST AIA TO WATCH FLA., ALA. AND MISS. LEGISLATION
Managing the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes from a legislative... -
NewsbriefsMISS. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIATION PROGRAM
A mediation program for homeowners battling insurance companies in... -
NewsbriefsGA. BIG ‘I’ ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Establishment of a past president's scholarship fund, to be awarded... -
FeaturesMeeting today’s challenges, preparing for tomorrow’s
Weather forecasters predicted that the 2005 hurricane season could be... -
NewsbriefsATTEMPTED MURDER WARRANTS ISSUED FOR N.C. AGENCY OWNER
Jim Tedesco, 37, has been charged in warrants with two counts of... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
In the 28 years that Alford has worked with Aon Consulting, she has... -
FeaturesFla. Insurance Council predicts hurricane coverage utmost concern
Florida Insurance Council Executive Vice President Sam Miller... -
NewsbriefsALABAMA ‘BIG ‘I’ MEMBERS WATCHING MARKET
Maintaining existing markets and finding new ones, especially in... -
FeaturesNCCI criticizes AP’s report on S.C. workers’ comp as ‘factually incorrect’
The National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. has criticized... -
NewsbriefsFAIA PROPOSAL TO REFORM CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents has four key goals to... -
Features2006 hurricane preparations top Mississippi’s legislative agenda
PCI pushing for stronger building codes Enacting and enforcing a... -
FeaturesW.Va. mine survivor Randall McCloy Jr., families of deceased, eligible for benefits
Randal McCloy Jr., the only survivor of the recent tragedy at the the... -
NewsbriefsBIG ‘I’S S.C. AGENDA: WORKERS’ COMP
Improving the state's workers' compensation system, developing... -
FeaturesWorkers’ compensation reform tops PCI’s legislative agenda in S.C.
Comprehensive reform of South Carolina's workers' compensation... -
FeaturesSuit filed, Chalk’s crash victims request insurance proceeds
A lawsuit asking a Miami-Dade Circuit Court to make sure victims of a... -
Fraud RoundupFla. home care firm sued
A Florida corporation and its owner selling fraudulent contracts for... -
Fraud RoundupMiamian apprehended on 48 felony charges; accomplice a fugitive
A Miami man is facing more than 48 felony charges after surrendering... -
Fraud RoundupQuality Plus Restoration of Houston agrees to cancel Fla. liens, repay overcharged customers
An agreement has been reached between Florida Attorney General... -
Fraud RoundupLouisville surgeon sentenced for Medicaid fraud
Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced that oral surgeon... -
Fraud RoundupMemphis Red Cross missing $75,000
Thirty-eight reports have been filed with Memphis, Tenn. authorities... -
Fraud RoundupW.Va. claimant pleads guilty of workers’ compensation fraud
Terry Lee Villers of Wirt County, W.Va. has been sentenced to two...
National Coverage
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FeaturesConnecticut
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 2006 National Directory of Excess,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Regulatory modernization tops industry's legislative agenda for 2006... -
Carrier WatchCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
I.I.I. JOINT P/C FORUM: Outside Looking In - Left to right: V.J.... -
FeaturesExcess, Surplus & Specialty
Main Street E&S: Why independent agents like backyard brokers In... -
FeaturesReinsurance Outlook
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesCLOSER LOOK: Excess, Surplus & Specialty
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Aon's Political Risk Map shows an unsafe world U.S.-based companies... -
FeaturesTechnology Bits
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
When you encounter an account you can't competitively place, instead...
