Insurance Journal Magazine
July 18, 2011 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. II - The Industry's Leading Coverage Placement Directory
In this Issue
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Features17 Ways to Limit an Agency’s Risk in Social Media
Social media has become a powerful way for members of the insurance... -
FeaturesAgents Chime In on Social Media
A recent InsuranceJournal.com poll on agents' use of social media... -
FeaturesAgents for Logging Industry Hang On in Downturn
The logging and forestry industry has suffered dramatically since... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Esurance, Security First Esurance, the online car insurance company,... -
FeaturesCounties Join West Virginia Risk Pool
In the wake of a decision by a West Virginia workers' compensation... -
FeaturesFarmers Insurance to Pay $1.5M in Back Pay
Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance Inc. has agreed to pay $1.52... -
FeaturesFlorida Online Teen Driver Training
Florida teenagers once again will be allowed to take their learner's... -
FeaturesFlorida Tweaks Its Workers’ Compensation Law
A variety of changes to Florida's workers' compensation law went into... -
FeaturesGeorgia Store Liable for Fatal Crash After Beer Sale
The Georgia Supreme Court has found a convenience store can be held... -
FeaturesHurricanes Could Alter Insurance Markets
Reacting to the recent spate of major natural catastrophes, insurers... -
FeaturesKentucky Murder Plea
An attorney for Steve Nunn said the former state lawmaker has pleaded... -
Editor's NoteWin Ratio
A task force of state insurance regulators has recommended that... -
People & PlacesPeople
Insurance broker Lockton Companies is expanding its business in... -
FeaturesStates Differ in Amusement Ride Inspections
North Carolina inspectors responsible for checking rides at Carowinds... -
FeaturesTop Locations for Questionable Claims
Five states-California, Florida, Texas, New York and... -
FeaturesU.S. AG: Gulf Claims Fund Too Slow
The fund oil firm BP set up to deal with compensation claims after...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAmericans at Lloyd’s
A group of 30 brokers from across the United States and Canada... -
FeaturesAnalysis: Reinsurers at Risk If Hurricane Season Is Big
A major hurricane landfall in Florida could strain leading global... -
Closing QuoteThink Beyond Technology
Here's a bedtime story I tell my little ones. Back in the dark ages... -
FeaturesCreating a Real Value Proposition
The Myth of Value Added Services These are very interesting times for... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: E&S Market Requires Attention to Detail
The excess and surplus lines (E&S) marketplace fulfills a huge... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyIs It Time to Rename Your Agency?
Name Your Agency After What It Does Instead of Who Owns It What is in... -
FeaturesLeadership Turnover, and Women Executives, Rule at Fireman’s Fund
Lori Dickerson Fouché was named president and CEO of Fireman's Fund... -
FeaturesLondon’s Calling
Lloyd's America President Hank Watkins Campaigns for Broader Appeal... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Automotive Repair Market Detail: RoamNet Insurance Marketing... -
FeaturesTop Buyers Remain Interested in Acquiring Agencies: Consultant
There will be a strong ongoing interest in acquisitions of... -
FeaturesWhat’s In a QR Code?
What is that? That is the common question people have when they first...
