Insurance Journal Magazine
June 2, 2008 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesMississippi Wind Pool Rates Down
Gulf Coast insurance premiums in Mississippi have returned to nearly... -
FeaturesOfficials Vow Crackdown on Reckless Driving by Marines from Camp Lejeune in N.C.
Marines from Camp Lejeune, N.C. have to register their vehicles and... -
People & PlacesPeople
Markel Corp. named Anthony F. (Tony) Markel vice chairman and Paul W.... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Friend and Colleague "We are devastated that all hope is lost, but we... -
FeaturesLabor Rift at Greenbrier Resort Forcing Insurance Brokers to Move Meetings
A labor-management dispute at a luxury resort in West Virginia is... -
FeaturesAgent Charged with Murder in Death of N.C. Auditor
Authorities searching a wooded area on May 20 found the body of a... -
FeaturesMore Catastrophe Fund Surcharges Likely for Florida Policyholders
Florida residents could soon be faced with increased surcharges on... -
FeaturesTenn. Reforms Moderate Workers’ Comp Costs
Tennessee experienced a moderation in average workers' compensation... -
Closing QuoteFraud fight up against budget shortfalls
But Southeast states show some progress, with auto 'give-ups' among... -
FeaturesFlorida Lifts Allstate Suspension
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has lifted the... -
FeaturesTenn. Restricts Medical Malpractice Suits
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen signed into law a bill seeking to limit... -
FeaturesCoastal Growth from Texas to N.C. Lends Urgency to Hurricane Forecasts
The rapid pace of development along hurricane-prone coasts is adding... -
FeaturesWest Virginia’s Loss at Greenbrier is Virginia’s Gain at The Homestead
The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers has shifted two... -
FeaturesNot-So-Happy Mother’s Day in Georgia
The National Weather Service says that severe weather on May 11... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Main Street America, Great Lakes Casualty The Main Street America... -
It FiguresIt Figures
88 The number of fires that collectively burned across Florida on... -
Editor's NoteStorm Ready
Forecasters predict that the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season will be...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices Already Sold
U.S. health officials announced plans on May 22 for a new computer... -
FeaturesThe Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program
The New Alliance Can Handle Banks With up to $5 Billion in Assets but... -
FeaturesSoft Market Tests Program Administrators’ Survival Skills
It's Time to Focus Marketing, Upgrade Data, Round Out Business In a... -
FeaturesWhat to Watch for When Navigating EPLI Landmines
Understanding Prior Acts, Warranty Statements, Pending and Prior... -
FeaturesStudy: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market
Many low- and moderate-income households need more insurance and want... -
FeaturesAppeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
An appeals court in Texas overturned a $7.75 million verdict against... -
FeaturesFBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
Feds Focus on Arson, Hurricane Katrina, Corporate Fraud, Premium... -
Features‘Garbage In, Gospel Out’
Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Analyzes an Industry She Helped... -
FeaturesThe Reluctant Bride: Insurance Australia Group Rejects QBE’s Latest Offer
Quake Shatters China's Sichuan Province; Willis Shows Off New London... -
FeaturesProgram Market to Remain Vibrant in 2008
Carrier Appetite Opens the Door to Programs of Almost Any Size,... -
Minding Your BusinessBecome a Systemized Agency
Systematic Processing Allows Producers to Do What They Do Best ...... -
FeaturesLawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
The U.S. housing crisis has caused huge loan losses at big lenders... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesA Soft Market Solution: MGAs and Risk Sharing
Part 2: Soft Market Benefits of Risk Sharing Extend Beyond Potential...
