Insurance Journal Magazine

April 20, 2009 Young Agents Survey/Big "I" Issue Medical Professional Liability Inland Marine/ Transportation/Cargo
In this Issue
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It FiguresIt Figures
27 The number of fires within a mile of each other in an Orangeburg... -
FeaturesMarket Timing: A Faulty Strategy on Earthquake Coverage
Many Clients Buy Coverage When Earthquake Activity Arises, Then... -
FeaturesData Security Presents a Risk — and Sales Opportunity — for Agents
It's An Enormous Market That Includes Main Street Businesses Doing... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Association of Professional Insurance Women Inc. (APIW) has... -
FeaturesGeorgia Trucking Insurance Agent Charged
A Chattanooga, Tenn. insurance agent has been charged with insurance... -
Editor's NotePlay Ball
Baseball season has arrived and with it the optimism that This is the... -
FeaturesFlorida Takes Over Coral Insurance; Security First, MacNeill Step In
Coral Insurance Co., a residential property insurer in Florida, has... -
FeaturesLawmakers Seek to Ban Chinese Drywall
U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson, D.-Fla., and Mary Landrieu, D.-La., have... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Munich Re German reinsurer Munich Re has successfully concluded the... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Crist Free Market "Isn't it the free market approach? I'm a free... -
FeaturesHurricane Prediction Lowered
While lawmakers in coastal states debated property insurance rates...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe Freedom to Grow
What Young Agents Value About Being Independent Profile of Young... -
FeaturesIndependence Through Teamwork
While the tendency is for independent agents to stress their... -
FeaturesSomali Pirates Step up Attacks; Exemption Renewal for Europe’s Insurers
Pirates have stepped up their attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Aden... -
Features50 Things Independent Agents Like LEAST
The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
FeaturesRates Rising on U.S. Property Catastrophe Reinsurance
A new industry briefing shows reinsurance rates continuing to... -
FeaturesRecession Affecting Both Supply and Demand for Insurance Coverage
Commercial insurance follows a boom-and-bust pricing cycle thought to... -
FeaturesSpecial Delivery: Added Value with Cargo Insurance
As Cargo Theft Rises, Carriers' Special Investigative Units Offer... -
Features101 Things Young Agents Like MOST
The exclusive 2009 Insurance Journal Young Agents Survey asked... -
FeaturesMarine Cargo Insurance for Small to Mid-Size Businesses Doesn’t Have to Sink the Ship
Importers and exporters that ship only a modest volume of goods do... -
Closing QuoteToo Big to Fail
How the Feds Can Address Systemic Risk Without Creating More... -
FeaturesOn the Road to Latin American Opportunity
As a large region with solid prospects for long-term growth, Latin... -
Minding Your BusinessRenewal Strategies in Challenging Times
In today's challenging times, retaining current agency business is... -
FeaturesFrequency Down but Severity Still a Problem for Medical Liability Insurers
Like just about any company anywhere on earth, medical liability... -
FeaturesMake the iConnection: Engage Your Future Leaders
Talent Strategies for Understanding Generation Y Employees "They all... -
FeaturesP/C Insurers Profitable in 2008 Despite Big Hits From Catastrophes, Financial Crisis
Property/casualty insurers remained profitable in 2008 despite taking... -
Features8 Ways to Improve Your Sales Timing and Your Income
Timing is everything in life and in insurance sales. Talk to a new... -
FeaturesGet in Touch with Gen Y
Why the Modern Workplace Is Important for the Next Generation of... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesFinding Solutions for Emerging E&O Risks
Excess and Surplus Lines Market Offers a Place For Challenging Risks...