Why risk it? August 4, 2014 By Gary W. Miller Effective Non-Piracy Agreements Protect Your Business Owning an insurance agency does not equate to “owning” the customers it services. If...
Energy Market Dynamics of Shifting Shale August 4, 2014 By Daniel Byrne The expansion of shale resource extraction encompasses several interrelated elements, including exploration risk, infrastructure project risk, and the risks associated...
10 Things to Know About Auto August 4, 2014 State Farm, the largest private auto insurer in the U.S., reported $33.6 billion in direct premiums written for private passenger...
Rebates, Referrals and Rewards in Texas – What’s OK and What’s Not? August 4, 2014 By Stephanie K. Jones What are the rules governing insurance agents in Texas on rebates, referrals and rewards, and why do they matter? For...
Small Commercial Lines: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly August 4, 2014 By Chris Burand Small commercial lines is suddenly the Cinderella of the insurance industry. The previously unwanted stepchild turned beauty queen is being...
Chinese Drywall Maker Ordered to Pay $55,000, Stop Doing Business in U.S. August 4, 2014 A federal judge in New Orleans has ordered a China-based maker of drywall to pay $55,000 in penalties and attorney...
Privately-Held Independent Property/Casualty Agencies August 4, 2014 About This Report: Welcome to the 10th annual Insurance Journal Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agencies report. The Top 100 list...
South Carolina Supports Ex-Im Bank August 4, 2014 South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott have written to congressional leaders expressing support...
Opportunities Abound in High-Value Home, Condo Segment August 4, 2014 By Amy O'Connor The high-value homeowners and luxury condo markets have become competitive arenas to play in, with several new programs and companies...
Could Citizens Become Too Competitive in Florida? August 4, 2014 By Michael Adams Florida’s state-backed property insurer’s proposed rate reduction is raising questions about whether it will make the insurer competitive with the...