Insurance Journal Magazine

March 21, 2011 HOT New Markets & Programs, High Risk Property, Corporate Profiles, 2010 Mergers & Acquisitions Summary Report
In this Issue
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FeaturesBrickStreet to Drop West Virginia Government Accounts
The company created by West Virginia to provide workers' compensation... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Soft Ending "For commercial lines, what we're seeing is we're still... -
FeaturesDesignated Driver Services Steering Drinkers to Safety
The evolution of the cab has come. Those who enjoy a night of... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Tower Hill, Royal Palm The sixth largest insurance company writing... -
FeaturesFlorida Interests Unite to Battle PIP Fraud
Florida insurers, government agencies and consumer advocate groups... -
FeaturesFlorida Lawmakers Aim to Shrink State Insurer Citizens
Florida lawmakers are looking to cut the state's largest property... -
FeaturesFlorida Moves on Two Troubled Insurers
Two Florida insurers are facing regulatory action as the state's... -
FeaturesGeorgia Court Rules CGL Covers Contractor’s Faulty Work
A general contractor can recover from its subcontractor's insurers... -
FeaturesMississippi Challenge
Incumbent Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, a... -
FeaturesMississippi Damages Cap Before High Court
Gov. Haley Barbour has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to uphold... -
Editor's NoteNo on D&O
Giant Berkshire Hathaway, which makes much of its money on insurance... -
People & PlacesPeople
Jennifer McPhillips has been promoted to senior director of federal...
National Coverage
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Features10 Cold Industries
This report is all about opportunities. If you see opportunity where... -
Features10 Hot Industries to Target in 2011
What are the hot industries to target in the post-recession 2011?... -
Features10 Most Profitable Industries
Of course, an industry or company might be fast-growing but what's... -
FeaturesAgency E&O Liability for Failing to Procure Coverage
Insurance agents can be sued by their clients for breach of contract... -
FeaturesClient Retention Requires a Plan
Never Take a New Insured's Business for Granted Client retention is a... -
FeaturesFood Bells? Ringing the Risks of Food Prices
Food prices continue to ride a rollercoaster. In the first quarter of... -
FeaturesDecision on Workers’ Comp for Illegal Workers Left to States
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent refusal to hear a workers'... -
FeaturesExpanding Flood Insurance Options: Good Idea?
Expanding a federal program that is already $17 billion in debt might... -
FeaturesHigh-Risk Properties Require Higher Level of Care
High-risk property is a location that is inherently dangerous due to... -
FeaturesHouse Moves On Flood Insurance Changes
A Republican draft of legislation to reform the federal flood... -
FeaturesIllinois Regulator In Line for Federal Insurance Post
The Obama administration is expected to name an Illinois state... -
FeaturesMore Hot Tips
Brick-and-Mortar The traditional retailers doing well are selling... -
FeaturesHot Programs and Products
Here's what some insurers and brokers have been up to recently,... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Behavioral Health Care Market Detail: Negley Associates is... -
FeaturesProducts with Promise and Panache
Mid-Tech The Hanover Insurance Group added products for more than 125... -
FeaturesReal ID Licensing Deadline for States Postponed Until 2013
The federal government has again postponed until 2013 the deadline... -
FeaturesThe Funnel of Agency E&O Claims
This industry is filled with confusing and often contradictory... -
FeaturesTop 10 searches on MyNewMarkets.com in 2010
What are agents and brokers looking for? Workers Comp Insurance... -
FeaturesTrucking, Courier Classifications
State lawmakers have approved a model law for the trucking and... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
Soft Market Ending, Finally? Could the soft market finally be over? A...