Insurance Journal Magazine
July 23, 2012 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory Vol. II
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteBenefits Revolution
In this issue starting on page 22, several Southeast-based brokers... -
FeaturesThere’s More Than Silence When Musicians Fail to Play
Traditional insurance carriers are well prepared with life insurance... -
FeaturesCompeting in the New World of Benefits Brokerage
Costs Drive the Benefits Market; Focus Turns to Aiding Individuals... -
FeaturesCarolina Sheriff’s Shooting Stress Not Covered by Comp
A deputy sheriff is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits... -
FeaturesFlorida Court Nixes Adjuster 48-Hour Rule
A 2008 Florida law establishing a 48-hour moratorium on public... -
FeaturesFlorida Streamlines Licensing for Agents, Adjusters
A new Florida law seeks to reduce the regulatory burden on agents and... -
FeaturesKentucky Licenses Portable Device Insurance
Kentucky regulators have released a new license application that will... -
FeaturesN.C. Workers’ Comp Data Dispute Resolved
North Carolina officials have found a way to resolve media groups'... -
FeaturesNorth Carolina OKs Sea Policy Change Ban
North Carolina House and Senate lawmakers have voted to prohibit any... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves – Southeast
BancorpSouth Insurance, Securance BancorpSouth Insurance Services... -
DeclarationsDeclarations – Southeast
It's the Law "Personally, I don't like the Affordable Care Act. It's... -
People & PlacesPeople – Southeast
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. has appointed Joe Kinsey to the position...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWhat to Know About the NEW & IMPROVED Flood Program
Now with Fewer Subsidies, Minimum Deductibles, Multifamily Coverage... -
Features10 Features of Revised NFIP
New legislation extends the National Flood Insurance Program until... -
Idea Exchange5 Benefits of an Agency NOT Using Coverage Checklists
I've written extensively about how the use of coverage checklists... -
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency8 Ways to Kick-Start Productivity When Sales Are Slow
There is never a slow time in insurance sales, at least in theory.... -
Closing QuoteWhat Insurance Pros Might Learn from Pilots
During college I took several aeronautic ground classes along with... -
Idea ExchangeE&O Insights: Keep Eyes Wide Open When Handling E&S
The excess and surplus lines market has been around a long time. It... -
Features5 Cyber Coverages
John Merchant, a director and underwriter at Freedom Specialty... -
FeaturesAIG to Revive AIG Name; Drop Chartis
American International Group Inc. said it will resume using its brand... -
FeaturesDriving History Seen as Predictor of Individual’s Lifespan
It appears that bad drivers live shorter lives than good drivers and... -
FeaturesEmployers Turn to Healthcare Law’s Requirements
The majority of employers in a recent survey said they had been... -
FeaturesFirst Quarter Premium Up 4% for P/C Companies
Homeowners, Private Passenger Auto and Workers' Compensation Lines... -
FeaturesSome Reinsurance Increases But No Hard Market
Rate increases in the North American and international reinsurance... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Bringing Market Seekers and Market Providers Together Find markets in...
