Insurance Journal Magazine
December 25, 2006 ALL Wrapped Up ~ 2006 in Review ~ Top news stories, top mergers and be
In this Issue
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FeaturesKentucky aids small businesses with insurance
Dan Hayes began working at Purcell's Business Products, in... -
FeaturesBrown & Brown settlement with Florida: no charges, no guilt, no fines
News Currents After being the target of state investigations for more... -
It FiguresFigures
55% The rate hike that Florida's insurer of last resort, Citizens... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Miss. art museum relocation awaits FEMA, insurance monies Leaders who... -
FeaturesNew fire science could overturn arson convictions across the nation
The clues were everywhere. A young woman lay dead in a burned cabin... -
Features
People Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
The Hartford, West Virginia The Hartford Financial Services Group... -
FeaturesPrivate equity market increasingly bullish on insurance and E&S
Historically, the insurance sector has not been high on the list of... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Down to mirth
Insurance is a serous business. It's not easy finding humor in the... -
FeaturesSen. Lott pushes law on storm-totaled vehicles
Congress should protect car buyers from unsafe vehicles that were... -
FeaturesW.Va. report on Sago Mine blast leaves many questions unanswered
News Currents The families of the Sago Mine victims aren't the only... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Tort reform impact "It's difficult to say whether tort reform... -
FeaturesTop 10 Stories of the Year – Southeast
While Mother Nature was nicer to the Southeast and the insurance... -
FeaturesMiss. court: rental firm not liable if driver lies
Rental car companies are not liable for accidents that result from... -
CurrentsHow to hold your ground against the Internet marketers
Just because some individuals purchase policies over the Internet... -
FeaturesProfessional liability in a financial world
Terrorism, corporate scandals and regulation make way for... -
CurrentsImpact of Enron on directors and officers insurance
Perceived risk drives the market for directors and officers liability... -
Features2006: a big year for P&C buyers and sellers of all shapes and sizes
JANUARY Hallmark Aquires Aerospace Holdings Fort Worth, Texas-based... -
FeaturesTRANSACTION BOOM … AND BUSTS OF THE PAST YEAR
The year 2006 was a boom year for mergers and acquisitions within the... -
FeaturesChanging Reinsurance Rules
In March, Lloyd's Chairman Lord Peter Levene finally got the... -
FeaturesClimate change, reinsurance and Lloyd’s made worldwide headlines in 2006
Climate change or global warming is the 800-pound gorilla in the... -
CurrentsOctober, November see 29 M&As; stock prices continue to vary
Stock Prices: Stock prices have varied year-to-date among brokers.... -
FeaturesLloyd’s Insurers Boost U.S. Presence
They've long had the expertise. Now they have the money and the... -
FeaturesReinsurers Enjoy the Sunshine
Except for claims adjusters, 2005 was a disastrous year for the... -
Features2006: Agents fight to keep their pay and insurers wise up to the future
The fight to save contingent commissions topped the minds of agents... -
Features2006: Soft market offers up many new insurance products
E&O, Professional/Management Liability New P/C Insurance Agents'... -
FeaturesNew Markets Report
New insurance products seemed to be in great supply in 2006 as the... -
Editor's NoteDown to mirth
Insurance is a serous business. It's not easy finding humor in the... -
CurrentsIt Figures
55% The rate hike that Florida's insurer of last resort, Citizens... -
CurrentsMiss. art museum relocation awaits FEMA, insurance monies
Leaders who run Biloxi's Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art are reluctantly... -
CurrentsDeclarations
Tort reform impact "It's difficult to say whether tort reform... -
CurrentsKentucky aids small businesses with insurance
Dan Hayes began working at Purcell's Business Products, in... -
CurrentsSen. Lott pushes law on storm-totaled vehicles
Congress should protect car buyers from unsafe vehicles that were... -
CurrentsW.Va. report on Sago Mine blast leaves many questions unasnwered
The families of the Sago Mine victims aren't the only ones who want... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners... -
FeaturesInsurance issues have been key in Southeast’s ongoing recovery
While Mother Nature was nicer to the Southeast and the insurance... -
FeaturesNew fire science could overturn arson convictions across the nation
The clues were everywhere. A young woman lay dead in a burned cabin... -
FeaturesArson convictions now being re-examined
A handful of arson convictions that relied largely on expert... -
CurrentsBrown & Brown settlement with Florida: no charges, no guilt, no fines
After being the target of state investigations for more than two... -
CurrentsPrivate equity market increasingly bullish on insurance and E&S
Historically, the insurance sector has not been high on the list of... -
Closing QuoteGlobal warming represents watershed event for insurance industry
At various points in history -- the Great Dust Bowl of the 1930s,... -
CurrentsMiss. court: rental firm not liable if driver lies
Rental car companies are not liable for accidents that result from...
National Coverage
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Features2006: a big year for P&C buyers and sellers of all shapes and sizes
The year 2006 was a boom year for mergers and acquisitions within the... -
FeaturesTop Stories of the Year – International
1. Climate Change Facts Multiply Climate change or global warming is... -
Features2006:a big year for P&C buyers and sellers of all shapes and sizes
JANUARY Hallmark Acquires Fort Worth, Texas-based Hallmark Financial... -
Features4. Lloyd’s Insurers Boost U.S. Presence
They've long had the expertise. Now they have the money and the... -
Features3. Reinsurers Enjoy the Sunshine
Except for claims adjusters, 2005 was a disastrous year for the... -
FeaturesOctober, November see 29 M&As; stock prices continue to vary
Stock Prices: Stock prices have varied year-to-date among brokers.... -
Features2006 New Markets Report
E&O, Professional/Management Liability New P/C Insurance Agents' E&O... -
Features2006 New Markets Report
New insurance products seemed to be in great supply in 2006 as the... -
FeaturesProfessional liability in a financial world
What professional liability exposures do financial institutions face... -
FeaturesTop 10 Stories of the Year – National
The fight to save contingent commissions topped the minds of agents... -
FeaturesTop Stories of the Year – International
2. Changing Reinsurance Rules In March, Lloyd's Chairman Lord Peter... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyHow to hold your ground against the Internet marketers
Just because some individuals purchase policies over the Internet...
