Insurance Journal Magazine
September 25, 2006 Cuidado: Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In this Issue
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CurrentsSpecialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a challenge
The program administrator specialty market continues to grow,... -
CurrentsReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
For the first time in two years the high and mighty from the... -
CurrentsAgency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity
The latest edition of the Growth and Performance Standards (GPS)... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
In the grip of a heat wave, the owners of a fruit farm didn't suspect... -
Editor's NotePost-storm season forecast
With lots of luck, the second half of the 2006 hurricane season will... -
CurrentsScruggs weighs moving Miss. Katrina cases to state court
In a blow to hundreds of Mississippi homeowners whose insurance... -
CurrentsWest Virginia county courthouse fire reveals gaps in insurance coverage
The fire that destroyed the Morgan County, W. Va., courthouse last... -
CurrentsIt Figures
-13.3% The statewide average rate reduction sought by workers'... -
CurrentsS.C. not immune to deadly earthquakes
It was the biggest natural disaster in South Carolina before... -
CurrentsSuit filed against Comair for Kentucky crash
The family of a woman killed when Comair Flight 5191 took off on the... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Credit memo "The order confirms the Florida Insurance Council's... -
CurrentsGeorgia threatens Safeway
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine has fined Safeway... -
CurrentsAgents signing up for Florida’s new small business JUA
Florida's residual market for commercial insurance began providing... -
CurrentsFla. sinkhole law could mean premium savings for some
Residential property owners in Florida could potentially save from 4... -
CurrentsFlorida race for CFO has meaning for insurance interests
In the race for Florida's Chief Financial Officer, the public is not... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Miami insurance agent Alex Soto was inaugurated the new president of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Liability Long Term Care Facilities Nuts & Bolts: Houston-based... -
NewsbriefsFLA. HOMES FACE 2% SURCHARGE
Florida homeowners will likely pay a little more than 2 percent extra... -
FeaturesWhen insuring international trade, expect the world
Think how few things you and your clients wear, use or drive that are... -
FeaturesA year past Katrina: What has been learned?
Peak hurricane season has arrived. Despite this season's slow start,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
CurrentsOwners often overlook need for business interruption coverage
Although most small business owners know they need property and... -
CurrentsSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
Cover StoryConstruction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesCultural differences impact safety’s bottom line
Brad Giles encounters cultural differences among his firm's workforce... -
FeaturesSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
CurrentsSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
MergersThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
CurrentsCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
CurrentsMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
NewsbriefsSTATES TRY TO STRENGTHEN FLOOD INSURANCE TRAINING FOR AGENTS
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted a... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
On The StreetCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion -- "For every action, there is...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCutting the fat in state regulation
Are we doing things we really should be doing from a regulatory... -
FeaturesSurvey: young agents value rates, technology, products from insurers
The five most important things carriers can offer independent... -
FeaturesRisk retention group 2005 premium grows 11.5% to $2.4 billion
Despite the softening property/casualty market, commercial insureds... -
FeaturesCommentary: Newton’s Third Law
Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion — "For every action,... -
FeaturesFarmers ask U.S. Senate panel for disaster relief program in next farm bill
Agriculture groups told a U.S. Senate panel in Texas this month that... -
Features!Cuidado! Construction Industry and the Latino Workforce
In the next 10 years, the construction business will need to fill... -
FeaturesSorry, Catbert! Study shows cutting employee incentives hurts
Contrary to the nefarious plots of Catbert, the "evil director of... -
FeaturesThe negligent premises liability inspection: Potential liability for the insurer?
People are always on the search for the "deep pocket" and insurers... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
States try to strengthen flood insurance training for agents The... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Owners often overlook need for business interruption coverage... -
FeaturesMost Americans favor mitigation policies while opposing subsidies for high risks
Most Americans favor public policies that could help to mitigate the... -
Workers CompSpecialized care network found to reduce workers’ comp costs
In workers' compensation cases, management of injured workers by a... -
FeaturesReinsurers adopt ‘wait and see’ posture at Rendezvous
News Currents For the first time in two years the high and mighty... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ performance exceeding Fitch estimates for 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry showed continued... -
FeaturesFarms need specialty breakdown coverage for critical equipment
Information technology plays an important part in production and a... -
FeaturesThe best merger mentality: Conservative and calculating
An agency owner who believes that a merger or acquisition is all... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Specialty program market continues to grow, but new business still a... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agency growth and performance study reveals higher productivity The... -
FeaturesComic book target marketing suggestions
Prospect type/Comic book title Law firms/Justice League of America... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGain new commercial appointments with intriguing giveaways
The insurance industry has a well-earned reputation for stodginess. A...
