Insurance Journal Magazine
September 1, 2008 Salute to Surplus Lines Brokers/NAPSLO London Report Top Workers' Comp Writers
In this Issue
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Features
20-17 The losing score for the Atlanta Falcons in the team's Aug. 9... -
FeaturesAllstate to Cut Rates, Write More to Resolve Florida Litigation
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty reached an agreement... -
FeaturesState Farm, Allstate Agree on Mississippi Homeowners Rates
After months of separate discussion, State Farm and Allstate... -
FeaturesTropical Storm Fay’s Four Landfalls in Florida Sets Record
Tropical Storm Fay made a record four landfalls on the northern Gulf... -
FeaturesSouth Carolina Governor Drops Workers’ Comp Payment Fight
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed away from efforts to... -
FeaturesInsurers Seek Study of North Carolina Beach Plan’s Finances
Insurers are calling upon the the North Carolina Insurance... -
FeaturesEight Reasons Agencies Need a Strong Database Effort
A solid, up-to-date, well-managed database is the No. 1 factor in... -
FeaturesAlabama to Surcharge Obese State Employees
Alabama state employees suffering from obesity and three other health... -
Editor's NoteLittle Big Stuff
Like much else in life, when it comes to catastrophes, it's the... -
FeaturesThe Rise… and Fall… of Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Funds
Second (or subsequent) injury funds (SIF's) have been abolished in 19... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Aon, Benfield Chicago-based Aon Corp. is acquiring UK-based broker... -
FeaturesAlabama Streamlines Licensing Process
Since the beginning of Alabama Gov. Bob Riley's administration,... -
FeaturesBird Prepares to Land After 20 Year Flight with North Carolina Big ‘I’ Agents
Retiring Leader Sees Agency Management Education Program at... -
Features350,000 Floridians Must Reapply to Citizens
The state-created corporation that's become Florida's largest... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Taking the 5th "Has it been your custom and habit in prosecuting... -
People & PlacesPeople
Swiss Re appointed Walter A. Bell chairman of Swiss Re America...
National Coverage
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FeaturesU.S. Commercial Lines Outlook Revised To Negative From Stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the U.S.... -
FeaturesU.S. Doctors Say Lawsuits Help Guarantee Drug Safety
Doctors who run one of the most influential U.S. medical journals are... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesLloyd’s in the 21st Century
The Modernization of Lloyd's and the London Market Any institution... -
FeaturesLessons in Globalizing an Insurance Brand
Chubb: Understand Local Culture and Rely on Local Staff When Abroad... -
FeaturesPremium Growth: Top 25 Workers’ Compensation Companies
Workers' compensation direct premiums written (DPW) for calendar year... -
FeaturesU.S. Insurers’ Exposure to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Deemed Manageable
The U.S. insurance industry's exposure to securities issued by Fannie... -
FeaturesLabor Department Reports Fewer Workers Killed on Job in 2007
The number of workers killed on the job annually dropped to an... -
FeaturesWhat’s All the Fuss About?
With the Soft Market Here Again, the E&S Market Must Get Back to Its... -
FeaturesBrokers’ Stocks Up Slightly for the Year; Banks Active in Brokerage M&As
Stock Prices: The brokerage sector as a whole is up 2 percent for the... -
FeaturesA Winning Culture
Lots of companies claim to have a great working environment, but when... -
FeaturesSurplus Lines Results Remain Strong, Despite Heightened Competition
Brokerage M&As Expected to Continue for the Near Term; Time's Almost... -
FeaturesThe Complete Condo Package, Part 2
How to Fit the Right Pieces Together for an Association or Unit... -
Minding Your BusinessBusiness Planning in a Snap!
How to Create a Fast, Effective One-Page Agency Plan The fall is a... -
FeaturesFeds Charge 11 in Biggest-Ever Identity Theft Case
Authorities in Boston have cracked what is believed to be the largest... -
FeaturesWholesaler Value is a Story That Needs to Be Told
Soft Market or Not, Stay Focused on Providing Superior Service, Value...
