Insurance Journal Magazine

June 4, 2007 Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies Environmental Liability/Risk Management Report Catastrophic Coverages - hurricane, flood, earthquake, terrorism
In this Issue
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FeaturesHurricane forecasters agree: busy season ahead
Weather forecasters differ somewhat in their methodologies and... -
Features
People Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger,... -
FeaturesDelta officials fear effects of levee warning
Officials in the Delta have accused the government of trying to scare... -
Closing QuoteWhy the United States must make TRIA permanent
It is important to take a moment to talk about the importance of the... -
Cover StoriesFORECASTERS AGREE
S.C. COASTAL PLAN Discounts, tax breaks promised MAKE TRIA PERMANENT... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Storm-tested, researched Fla. building codes remain a work in... -
Features
One study found that homes built under the 2002 code sustained less... -
FeaturesN.C. department declines to probe malpractice rates
The North Carolina Insurance Department said it won't further... -
FeaturesRMS withdraws 5-year hurricane model from Fla.
Risk Management Solutions has withdrawn a short-term, five-year... -
Features
The Institute for Business and Home Safety has received bids to house... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Repeat performance
The results are in and they bear repeating and repeating and... -
FeaturesRichardson has high hopes for S.C. omnibus coastal legislation
Insureds would receive premium discounts for storm mitigation efforts... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Titan, Eastwood THI Holdings (Delaware) Inc., a Nationwide company,... -
Editor's NoteRepeat performance
The results are in and they bear repeating and repeating and... -
CurrentsHurricane forecasters agree: busy season ahead
Weather forecasters differ somewhat in their methodologies and... -
CurrentsRMS withdraws 5-year hurricane model from Fla.
Risk Management Solutions has withdrawn a short-term, five-year... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Chicago-based Aon Corp. reported that David P. Bolger, executive vice... -
Cover StoryFrom Cuba to Capitol Hill
Not your typical agent: Big "I" President and Miami independent agent... -
CurrentsStorm-tested, researched Fla. building codes remain a work in progress
When Category 5 Hurricane Andrew damaged or destroyed more than... -
CurrentsRichardson has high hopes for S.C. omnibus coastal legislation
Insureds would receive premium discounts for storm mitigation efforts... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is... -
CurrentsDelta officials fear effects of levee warning
Officials in the Delta have accused the government of trying to scare... -
CurrentsN.C. department declines to probe malpractice rates
The North Carolina Insurance Department said it won't further... -
Closing QuoteWhy the United States must make TRIA permanent
It is important to take a moment to talk about the importance of the... -
FeaturesGrowing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
Railroads, lenders, investors, manufacturers, contractors and others... -
Idea ExchangeMinimizing risks for global catastrophes
Multinational businesses face serious challenges when managing... -
Idea ExchangeNew ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to... -
Currents‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98... -
CurrentsSurvey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents; personalized service
Three-quarters of consumers are very satisfied with the service... -
CurrentsAt last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
N.Y. Gov. Spitzer brokers $2 billion settlement between Silverstein... -
FeaturesGallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk
Insurance CEOs tell risk managers improving service continues to be a... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines LEADERS
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this...
National Coverage
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FeaturesNew ‘Green’ captive insurer forms for eco-friendly businesses
Plans are in place for what its creators say will be the first... -
Features‘Broken lawsuit system’ hurts small business, dampens the spirit of entrepreneurship, study claims
The tort system in the United States cost small businesses $98... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Frenkel & Co. Inc. New York, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): John Kelly,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Survey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents;... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
North Florida Agency Network Tallahassee, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Oklahoma Agents Alliance Oklahoma City, Okla. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Lawley Service Inc. p:Buffalo, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s): William J.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Bollinger Inc. Short Hills, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): John A.... -
FeaturesAt last, World Trade Center rebuilding ready to begin
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and Insurance Superintendent Eric R.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
The Advantage Group Seattle, Wash. Owner(s)/principal(s): John... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Cook, Hall & Hyde Inc. East Hampton, N.Y. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Higginbotham & Associates Inc. Fort Worth, Texas... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Roger Bouchard Insurance Inc. p:Clearwater, Fla.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
The NIA Group LLC Paramus, N.J. Owner(s)/principal(s): 22 2006... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Foy Insurance Exeter, NH Owner(s)/principal(s): Jeff Foy, Mike Foy,... -
FeaturesGrowing rail freight transportation industry meets growing risks
The demand for freight transportation by rail has grown steadily in... -
FeaturesLeader Profiles
Personal Lines Profile American Auto Club Ins. Agency Charlotte, N.C.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profile
Mesirow Financial Insurance Services Chicago, Ill.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Behnke & Associates Hollywood, Fla. Owner(s)/principal(s): Fred... -
FeaturesGallagher leader says carriers’ and brokers’ service to risk managers today ‘stinks’
When it comes to the service carriers and brokers provide to today's... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Dawson Insurance Inc. Rocky River, Ohio Owner(s)/principal(s): D.... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Leaders
Agency Name 2006 Personal Personal Total 2006 Main Office Main Office... -
FeaturesMinimizing risks for global catastrophes
Managing catastrophe risk is one of the biggest challenges facing any... -
FeaturesPersonal Lines Profiles
Keystone Insurers Group Northumberland, Penn. Owner(s)/principal(s):... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness charters define how owners, family members work together
Have a problem with a boss? All you have to do is set up a meeting to...