Insurance Journal Magazine

August 6, 2007 Top Commercial Lines Retail Agencies Errors & Omissions Commercial Auto/Taxis/Limos
In this Issue
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FeaturesHow to write energy risks in a volatile world
Today's energy industry is being challenged by climate changes,... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaners Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance... -
News CurrentsS.C. wind pool rates rise 35%
Rates for the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
In Miss. primary, incumbent Dale faces Katrina, Scruggs and fellow... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has named... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Won't go away from the water Survey finds one-third on coast will... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Agents in the wind
As is so often the case, insurance agents are caught in the middle.... -
FeaturesMore Fla. mobile home owners skipping insurance
More than half of Florida's 800,000 mobile homes are no longer... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Policyholder wind "Maybe they'll make us buy Shell... -
It FiguresFigures
$5 billion The amount Florida officials said they are considering... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Study: Wind coverage hard to find for Gulf Coast businesses As a key... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Synercon Insurance Holdings In Nashville, Tenn., two insurance... -
FeaturesN.C. caps some medical malpractice damages
North Carolina lawmakers made a mild breakthrough recently on medical... -
FeaturesN.C. House approves public financing for insurance commissioner race and others
The North Carolina House narrowly approved the expansion of a... -
FeaturesPutting Florida’s rate filing and reinsurance controversy in context
Currently underway in Florida is a controversy over the amount of... -
Editor's NoteAgents in the wind
As is so often the case, insurance agents are caught in the middle.... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has named... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaners Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance... -
CurrentsMore Fla. mobile home owners skipping insurance
More than half of Florida's 800,000 mobile homes are no longer... -
CurrentsN.C. House approves public financing for insurance commissioner race and others
The North Carolina House narrowly approved the expansion of a... -
CurrentsS.C. wind pool rates rise 35%
Rates for the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Policyholder wind "Maybe they'll make us buy Shell gasoline next. For... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$5 billion The amount Florida officials said they are considering... -
CurrentsWon’t go away from the water
Survey finds one-third on coast will resist evacuation According to a... -
FeaturesHow to write energy risks in a volatile world
The world has experienced rapid and profound changes in recent years,... -
Closing QuotePutting Florida’s rate filing and reinsurance controversy in context
Currently underway in Florida is a controversy over the amount of... -
CurrentsN.C. caps some medical malpractice damages
North Carolina lawmakers made a mild breakthrough recently on medical... -
CurrentsStudy: Wind coverage hard to find for Gulf Coast businesses
As a key House committee voted to add wind coverage to the federal... -
CurrentsIn Miss. primary, incumbent Dale faces Katrina, Scruggs and fellow Dems
Hurricane Katrina has nearly knocked the wind out of George Dale's... -
FeaturesAgents capitalize on soft market opportunities when buying E&O
Jim Armitage of California and Jonathan Geib of Tennessee are among... -
CurrentsThe Hartford settlement ends agents’ contingent commissions
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced it has reached a... -
FeaturesCommercial lines insights of top agencies
While much of the talk about the current commercial and professional... -
FeaturesTaxicab market: limousines’ ugly stepsister?
Specialized taxicab market may not be glamorous, but can be as good... -
FeaturesCommercial clients should know who’s behind the wheel
Every insurance agent dreads the call from a business owner reporting... -
Minding Your BusinessWorking ‘on’ instead of ‘in’ your business
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of "The... -
CurrentsHouse panel votes to add wind to flood program
Private insurance companies are balking at a decision by a key House... -
CurrentsAgents say ‘no’ or nothing to adding wind coverage in flood program
Some independent insurance agents are taking a "neutral" position... -
NewsbriefsCOMMERCIAL P/C PRICES STILL DROPPING, RISK MANAGER SURVEY FINDS
Commercial insurance premiums continued to decline during the second... -
Cover StoryAgents Errors & Omissions
If ever there was a time for insurance agents to get out and go...
National Coverage
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News BriefsNews Briefs
Commercial P/C prices still dropping, risk manager survey finds... -
FeaturesCommercial clients should know who’s behind the wheel
Every insurance agent dreads the call from a business owner reporting... -
FeaturesCORRECTION:
In the July 23, 2007 issue, Insurance Journal, listed incorrect dates... -
FeaturesTaxicab market: limousines’ ugly stepsister?
As an agent you may receive a request to provide insurance for a... -
FeaturesCommercial Lines Leaders
About the Commercial Lines Leaders: The Commercial Lines Leaders in... -
FeaturesAgents in E&O Buyer’s Seat
If ever there was a time for insurance agents to get out and go... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Agents say 'no' or nothing to adding wind coverage in flood program... -
News CurrentsThe Hartford settlement with attorneys general ends agents’ contingent
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced it has reached a... -
FeaturesCommercial lines insights of top agencies
While much of the talk about the current commercial and professional... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
House panel votes to add wind to flood program Private insurance... -
Minding Your BusinessWorking ‘on’ instead of ‘in’ your business
At a recent event in Aspen, Colo., Michael Gerber, the author of "The...