Insurance Journal Magazine
October 23, 2006 Hospitality Risks: Why hotels and restaurants should welcome coverage
In this Issue
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DeclarationsDeclarations
Crisis in S.C. "The costs associated with the workers' compensation... -
Features
Lee views the position as inherently political, while Sink believes... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
OneBeacon, QBE OneBeacon Insurance Group completed its renewal rights... -
It FiguresFigures
18.4% The workers' compensation loss costs increase approved for... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Fla. boosts insurance discounts for storm safety Many Florida... -
FeaturesFlying solo now, former Zurich executive ‘gooses ‘ N.C. agents
A retired insurance industry executive turned turbo-charged... -
Features
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FeaturesAlabama coastal property owners face more insurer restrictions
Two of the Alabama's largest insurance firms said they're reducing... -
Cover StoriesGa. race for commissioner
Exec 'gooses' N.C. agents Advice from Zurich's Thomas Fla. governor's... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Terrorism Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Hiscox USA is now providing... -
Features
People The Main Street America Group has named Bonny Parker vice... -
Features
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Fla. gubernatorial candidates offer property insurance proposals If... -
FeaturesDear Ga. Parents: unsafe teen drivers nabbed
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has launched a program to send letters to... -
Features
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FeaturesIIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
For a small to midsize independent insurance agency, contingency... -
FeaturesMiss. looks to speed delivery of Katrina housing grants
The state of Mississippi is trying to speed up the processing of... -
FeaturesN.C. maps areas prone to landslides
North Carolina has produced the first in what officials say will be a... -
FeaturesBy U.S. Sen. Trent Lott
Why government should require insurance policies to declare what is... -
FeaturesGeorgia commissioner candidates clash over money, incumbents’ record
The midterm race for Georgia Insurance Commissioner pits a veteran... -
FeaturesFlorida CFO candidates Lee and Sink spar at issues forum
Florida Republican chief financial officer candidate Tom Lee and... -
CurrentsFla. boosts insurance discounts for storm safety
Many Florida homeowners will get larger property insurance discounts... -
CurrentsIt Figures
18.4% The workers' compensation loss costs increase approved for... -
CurrentsN.C. maps areas
North Carolina has produced the first in what officials say will be a... -
CurrentsDear Ga. Parents: unsafe teen drivers nabbed
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has launched a program to send letters to... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Crisis in S.C. "The costs associated with the workers' compensation... -
CurrentsFlorida CFO candidates Lee and Sink spar at issues forum
Florida Republican chief financial officer candidate Tom Lee and... -
CurrentsGeorgia commissioner candidates clash over money, incumbents’ record
The midterm race for Georgia Insurance Commissioner pits a veteran... -
Cover StoryHospitality Risks: Why hotels and restaurants should welcome coverage for disability compliance
In Pennsylvania, a disabled customer complained of emotional distress... -
FeaturesEmployee benefits offer an easy way to expand business with clients
It's a problem many brokers face: clients love our property casualty... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMarket your business skills to clients and prospects
Insurance agents are a very talented bunch. Over the years, many have... -
CurrentsHRH, Hub stock prices soar; B&B grows wholesale premium to $1 billion
Stock Price Activity: Brokerage stocks have varied through the first... -
CurrentsBanks’ insurance revenues, insurance brokerage fees up
The nation's bank holding companies increased their total insurance... -
CurrentsSupreme Court agrees to hear insurance credit scoring cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments... -
CurrentsHurricane risk reduces prospective profit of homeowners insurance
Increases in homeowners insurance rates have not been sufficient thus... -
CurrentsInsurance charity foundation opens in N.Y.; plans national expansion
A California organization seeking to be a collective voice for... -
CurrentsP/C insurers’ profitability drops in first-half of 2006
Increased competition will eventually undermine results, says... -
FeaturesPoor stepchild HO market about to smarten up
Exclusive interview with personal lines guru Brian Sullivan It's... -
FeaturesPricing plays catch-up with evolving homeowners market
Many single-family homes today look more and more like grand estates... -
Editor's NoteFire safety begins at home
The good news -- relatively speaking -- is that the number of deaths... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Main Street America Group has named Bonny Parker vice president... -
CurrentsFlying solo now, former Zurich executive ‘gooses ‘ N.C. agents
A retired insurance industry executive turned turbo-charged... -
CurrentsIIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
For a small to midsize independent insurance agency, contingency... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Terrorism Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Hiscox USA is now providing... -
CurrentsAlabama coastal property owners face more insurer restrictions
Two of the Alabama's largest insurance firms said they're reducing... -
CurrentsFla. gubernatorial candidates offer property insurance proposals
If he is elected governor, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim... -
CurrentsMiss. looks to speed delivery of Katrina housing grants
The state of Mississippi is trying to speed up the processing of... -
CurrentsWhy agents oppose contingent commission settlements
Imagine for a moment a state legislator introducing a bill that made...
National Coverage
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FeaturesTop 10 Bank Holding Companies in Total Insurance Income
Rank Rank 1st half End of Total Insurance 2006 2005 Income... -
FeaturesPoor stepchild HO market about to smarten up
It's worth $53 billion a year but the homeowners insurance market is... -
FeaturesHOSPITALITY RISKS
In Pennsylvania, a disabled customer complained of emotional distress... -
FeaturesHurricane risk reduces prospective profit of homeowners insurance
Increases in homeowners insurance rates have not been sufficient thus... -
FeaturesBrian Sullivan
Closer Look: Homeowners Poor stepchild HO market about to smarten up... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Banks' insurance revenues, insurance brokerage fees up The nation's... -
FeaturesPricing plays catch-up with evolving homeowners market
Many single-family homes today look more and more like grand estates... -
FeaturesThird Party Discrimination & Harassment Coverage Comparison
Directors & Officers with Employment Practices Liability and a Third... -
FeaturesSupreme Court agrees to hear insurance credit scoring cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear one hour of oral arguments... -
FeaturesInsurance charity foundation opens in N.Y.; plans national expansion
A California organization seeking to be a collective voice for... -
FeaturesP/C insurers’ profitability drops in first-half of 2006
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry's net income after... -
FeaturesHRH, Hub stock prices soar; B&B grows wholesale premium to $1 billion
Stock Price Activity: Brokerage stocks have varied through the first... -
FeaturesEmployee benefits offer an easy way to expand business with clients
It's a problem many brokers face: clients love our property casualty... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMarket your business skills to clients and prospects
Insurance agents are a very talented bunch. Over the years, many have...
