Insurance Journal Magazine

November 21, 2011 Contractors & Builders, Claims and the Independent Agent, Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies
In this Issue
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Business MovesBusiness Moves
Homeowners Choice, HomeWise Homeowners Choice Property and Casualty... -
FeaturesChaney Re-elected to Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Post
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney won re-election in voting on Nov.... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Cash Problem "This has become a big problem that we can no longer... -
FeaturesFlorida’s Citizens Cuts Back Coverage
Florida homeowners who insure their homes through the state-run... -
FeaturesFlorida Consumer Advocate Questions If PIP Is Worth Cost
Florida's automobile no-fault law is in severe need of reform, but... -
FeaturesFlorida’s Scott Wants Ideas from Citizens by Dec. 6
Gov. Rick Scott wants the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance... -
FeaturesNorth Carolina Wants Irene Claims Review
Two North Carolina state officials want flood insurance claims... -
Editor's NoteBeyond Wall Street
We're in the news business and this isn't exactly news. It's more... -
People & PlacesPeople
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based LIG Marine Managers announced that Richard...
National Coverage
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FeaturesAre You Prepared for the Changing Insurance Market?
In today's personal property/casualty insurance market, agents and... -
FeaturesContractors, Agents Fight to Stay Afloat in Distressed Construction Market
Some Signs Point to Better Times Ahead, Experts Say The construction... -
FeaturesE&O Insights: Can the Manner in Which an Agent Handles a Claim Cause an Errors & Omissions Claim?
The answer to the question posed in the headline is a definite "yes."... -
FeaturesHow to Produce and Keep Happy Claimants
The best way to keep agency customers happy is to avoid claims in the... -
FeaturesHow to Compete for Personal Lines with the Direct Writers
Let's face facts. It's unlikely that any individual independent... -
FeaturesInconsistency Is the Norm in Construction Liability Coverage
In construction liability insurance, there is a great deal of... -
FeaturesInsurance Executives Turn Pessimistic Over Business Outlook: Survey
Many U.S. insurance executives believe that business conditions have... -
FeaturesNCCI Study Examines Medical Services in Workers’ Comp Claims
A new report on medical services casts light on how different... -
FeaturesP/C Market to See Only Moderate Changes in Rates in 2012: Willis
Property/casualty insurance rates will continue to be flat to with... -
FeaturesTips for Agents Handling Claims
ClaimsJournal.com Editor Denise Johnson understands the claims... -
FeaturesTurning Construction Red Flags into Opportunities
The role of an agent or broker as a trusted advisor to contractor... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in... -
FeaturesWeb Exchange
IJ Video Highlights Pat Ryan Asks, 'Are You Happy? Patrick Ryan is an...