Insurance Journal Magazine

February 25, 2008 Professional Liability Directory Boats and Marinas Commercial Auto
In this Issue
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Closing QuoteThe Spillover of Bond Insurer Downgrades
The House Capital Markets Subcommittee [wants] to learn about the... -
FeaturesInsurer Sues Miss. Schools Over Wind vs. Water
An insurance company is suing the Bay St. Louis-Waveland, Miss.,... -
FeaturesFlorida Lawmakers Probe Insurers; Take No Action… Yet
After two days and 18 hours of testimony, it was unclear what state... -
FeaturesGeorgia to Limit Landowners’ Hunter and Tourist Liability
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has filed legislation that will limit... -
FeaturesTenn. Bears Brunt of February Tornadoes Across South
More than two dozen tornadoes tore through the mid-South late on Feb.... -
Editor's NoteAge-Old Issue
If I hear one more expert complain about retiring baby boomers, the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesCongress Asked to Promote Wider Use of Motorcycle Helmets
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters recently sent... -
It FiguresIt Figures
27,000 The number of Florida homeowners' policies The Hartford Group... -
People & PlacesPeople
BMS, a reinsurance intermediary based in Philadelphia, has appointed... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Media Alert "In an attempt to goad the media into writing another... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Mercator, Tennant Risk Services Mercator Risk Services, a specialty... -
FeaturesMiss. Insurance Commissioner Race Money Difficult to Trace
Republican Mike Chaney said he spent around $1 million to win the... -
FeaturesS.C. Gov. Sanford, Workers’ Comp Panel Payment Spat Reaches Court
A struggle between South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and a commission...
National Coverage
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Features‘Managing the Cycle’ Remains No. 1 Priority, Lloyd’s Survey Finds
Lloyd's of London has published its fourth annual underwriting... -
FeaturesD&O Costs Highest for Financial, Tech, Life Science
A new study has found that the financial services, technology and... -
FeaturesStudy: Subprime Crisis Not Materially Affecting D&O
The crisis in the subprime mortgage market has had little impact on... -
News CurrentsMedical Costs for Auto Injury Claims Outpacing Inflation
A new study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) has found that... -
FeaturesWith Technology, the One Constant is Change
Keeping up with rapid developments is a challenge for professional... -
Features10 Things to Know About Commercial Auto
1. When should an insured consider a commercial auto policy over a... -
FeaturesMarinas’ Ticking Bomb
What lies inside a customer's file makes the difference in insurable... -
FeaturesOffer Pre-Packaged Personal Auto Insurance Choices
Like it or not, personal automobile insurance, along with personal... -
FeaturesQuarterly Profit Down 62% at Marsh; 2007 Revenues Up 8%
Quarterly profits at Marsh & McLennan dropped 62 percent, as fourth... -
FeaturesStrength in Numbers and Cooperation
No. 4 on IJ's Top 100, Keystone Insurers Group's cooperative approach... -
FeaturesCreate a Team Environment in An Individual Commission-Based World
A brokerage firm and its brokers all benefit when everyone plays for... -
FeaturesNavigate Policy Waters to Get Boat Owners the Right Type of Coverage
Boats are not just luxury items for the rich, but they are also items... -
FeaturesPublic Broker Stocks Down in Dec. as 2007 Closes With 205 M&A Deals
Stock Prices: Brokerage stocks mimicked the overall uneasiness of the...