Insurance Journal Magazine

May 7, 2012 AAMGA Issue Salute to Super Regionals Premium Finance Directory
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteSilly Notion
"My view is that the world is not less complex; it's getting more... -
FeaturesBP Proposes Gulf Oil Spill Claims Settlement
BP Plc reached settlements on April 18 to resolve billions of dollars... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves – Southeast
AmWINS, New Mountain Capital Wholesale insurance broker AmWINS Group... -
FeaturesFEMA Halts Agents’ Use of Rebates
Federal emergency officials are calling on insurance agents to stop... -
FeaturesFlorida Governor Vetoes Cat Fund Tax-Credit Plan
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has chastised state lawmakers for failing to... -
FeaturesFlorida Law May Block Access to Flood Program
A bill recently passed by Florida lawmakers could hinder the ability... -
FeaturesFlorida Workers’ Comp Exemption Changes Dropped
In vetoing a bill on tax credits for his state's hurricane fund,... -
FeaturesMississippi Judge Declares Damages Cap Unconstitutional
A state judge in Mississippi's Coahoma County has declared a... -
FeaturesNorth Carolina Threatens Jail Time Over Workers’ Unpaid Claims
North Carolina officials are requiring insurers to expedite the... -
FeaturesSoutheast Agency, Carrier Plans Brighten Jobs Picture
Those interested in new or better positions in insurance might want... -
FeaturesWest Virginia Driver Data Access Eased
Individuals in West Virginia involved in a traffic accident will soon... -
FeaturesOne Week Brought Most of Alabama’s $3.2 Billion Losses
Almost $3 billion of the $3.2 billion Alabama insurers paid out to... -
DeclarationsDeclarations – Southeast
TV Bias "The refusal to hire minority applicants is a conscious... -
People & PlacesPeople – Southeast
Insurance broker Lockton has appointed Eric Silverstein to a new role...
National Coverage
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Closing QuoteClipping the Wings of Fly-by-Night Contractors
Approximately one year ago, on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at about 5:30... -
FeaturesThe Language of Sales
Much of life is a sales process. At some point in every relationship,... -
FeaturesInsurance Jobs Outlook: Getting Better, Region by Region
The property/casualty insurance jobs outlook is slowly, gradually... -
FeaturesAAMGA President Chaffin Stresses Need for Perpetuation; Cites Effect of Revised Catastrophe Model on E&S Business
Relationships are important to the success of any insurance business,... -
FeaturesIs General Ledger Accounting Adequate for P/C Insurance Premium Transactions?
In current practice, insurance premium accounting is based on general... -
FeaturesNew Ventures Ready, Waiting for Market to Turn
The time appears to be right for new ventures including program... -
Features15 Trends in P/C Insurance Employment
The current P/C insurance employment picture, much like the economic... -
Features2012 Super Regional P/C Insurers™
Demotech Inc. Reveals Leading Multi-State P/C Carriers The original...