Monthly Archives: <span>September 2005</span>

Born to File Claims: Driving Behavior is Written in the Stars

Many people turn to the stars for direction in matters of money, love and happiness. Now, according to a survey conducted by Prudential Car Insurance in the United Kingdom, it appears that the zodiac may also play a role in …

States Take on Hurricane Relief

The wheels of state governments across the continent are spinning into action to cope with the far-reaching devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Nearly all states are pitching in somehow. At least 40 states are providing military manpower to restore order in …

States Reopen their Disaster Playbooks in Light of Hurricane Katrina

With the horrors from Hurricane Katrina still flashing on live TV, Connecticut emergency officials and Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R) met recently to decide how to evacuate 100,000 coastal residents if a Category 4 hurricane hit Long Island Sound. The …

Writing Wineries Requires More Than Just a Tasting

To be successful, you must thoroughly drink in all the details. Insuring wineries may sound like a lucrative and growing business. All 50 states now produce wine, and the business has a total economic impact of $33 billion, according to …

People & Places

Chris Williams Saylor & Hill has announced that three senior associates of the firm have been promoted to principal. Tim Sweeney, Kevin Mirsky and Chris Williams, each of whom has worked for the firm for more than a decade, will …

Social Services Professional Liability

Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services has introduced new social services professional liability coverage. Eligible classes range from mental health facilities to alcohol and drug rehab centers, as well as meals-on-wheels, respite care and hotlines. Among the many features of …

Homeowners Associations

Nuts & Bolts: Union General has an “A” rated carrier offering coverage for common area exposures for homeowners associations. Coverage is available for tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, lakes, bathing beaches, boat docks and slips, clubhouses, playgrounds and swimming …

Renters Legal Liability

Nuts & Bolts: Lexington Insurance is offering a new market for renters sold directly through insurance agents. The benefits to be paid, subject to the policy’s express provisions and to the extent of the $100,000 policy limits, are in the …

A Loss Greater than We Can Imagine

There has been great sadness in my heart over the past two weeks as we’ve all witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath. All along the Gulf Coast, Katrina took out homes, buildings, lives … the impact is …

PIA’S COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL

The Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana is assisting agents, carriers and policyholders in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by providing communications and other services. Its Web site at www.piaoflouisiana.com is a central location through which various parties can …