Insurance Journal Magazine
July 3, 2006 Lawyers overseeing lawyers can lawyers police themselves- A new look
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteAgents voice opinions, did Citizens listen?
It was interesting to hear both sides of the Citizens Property... -
NewsbriefsREP. WATERS: HURRICANE STRESS REPLACING ‘PARTY MENTALITY’
According to Rep. Leslie Waters, R-Pinellas, "the hurricane-party... -
CurrentsCitizens expects $3.05 B bond issue; appeal made to agents for help
Citizens Property Insurance Co. CFO Terri Slack announced June 23... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Swett & Crawford Group, based in Atlanta, Ga., has named Elizabeth... -
CurrentsGa. commissioner says abolishing contingency commissions ‘a mistake’
Abolishing contingency commissions and making them illegal would be a... -
CurrentsFraud Alerts:
N.C. employee arrested Tammy Cope of Old Fort, N.C. was arrested in... -
CurrentsGeller, McCarty collaborate on joint national catastrophe plan
The officers of two national insurance policymaking groups have... -
FeaturesTwo legal cases in the eye of Hurricane Katrina
Say Hurricane Katrina and you immediately think of New Orleans; say... -
CurrentsAustralian firm selling bogus amusement ride, P/L products in Kentucky
An Australian company, Sinclair Insurance Co. Ltd. is selling bogus... -
CurrentsS.C. controversy erupts over raising auto limits
A controversy has erupted in South Carolina due to Gov. Mark... -
FeaturesCreative marketing pays off when insuring today’s artisan contractors
When it comes to life in America, our homes, like our cars, will... -
FeaturesTurning the tables: Coping with a new era of risk
A new era demands new approaches including a federal charter and a... -
FeaturesNew Drive Insurance chief eyes growth strategy
A new captain has taken the wheel at Drive Insurance, the independent... -
CurrentsSupreme Court: Workers’ comp premiums not priority in bankruptcy
A workers' compensation insurer does not have a claim against a... -
FeaturesFrom start to finish theft protection; a must for artisan contractors
As the construction industry in the United States continues to rise... -
FeaturesRaising the bar on liquor liability training
Are your clients willing to risk the loss of their liquor license,... -
CurrentsSlimmed-down SMART bill to reform surplus lines insurance regulation; brokers pledge their support
In a step to overhaul the current state of insurance regulation,... -
FeaturesThe 10 Percent Solution: An approach to internal perpetuation
Today, there are plenty of deals where the owners of an agency sell... -
Cover StoryLawyers Overseeing Lawyers: Can lawyers police themselves? A new look at self-regulation
No country has as many lawyers as the United States - more than... -
CurrentsCEOs, concerned about capacity and pricing, stress underwriting discipline
Although property casualty insurance capacity still exists in some...
National Coverage
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FeaturesLawyers Overseeing Layers
No country has as many lawyers as the United States — more than...
