September 19, 2005
Affable Aquarius (21 January — 19 February) The gentle qualities of Aquarius are reflective in an average claims record on all counts. The Aquarian drivers consider themselves sensible, responsible and family-oriented with a relaxed, patient attitude toward driving. Star driver: …
September 19, 2005
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 …
September 19, 2005
The New Orleans tragedy may spawn a wave of litigation related to flood protection and levee failures. Public statements, which may serve as a foundation for massive public safety legal claims, began Sept. 1. Based on the history of flood …
September 19, 2005
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s crushing blow to Louisiana and Mississippi makes one wonder, how long it will take for everything to get back to normal, and will it? Last week, I talked to several insurance agency owners in Mississippi …
September 19, 2005
As the Hispanic population surpasses 40 million with a combined purchasing power of more than $700 million, the insurance industry is keeping its eye on this ever-growing market segment. Hispanic agents and Latin agent insurance associations are playing an increasingly …
September 19, 2005
Number of Latin-Owned Businesses Increases, Total Buying Power Also Rises By Cynthia Beisiegel The U.S. Hispanic population has seen phenomenal growth over the past several years, and along with that, a boom in Hispanic-owned businesses. According to the U.S. Census …
September 19, 2005
Firm’s Mobile Emergency Unit Takes Claims in Baton Rouge Before Hurricane Katrina, Gillis, Ellis and Baker Insurance, a New Orleans-based independent insurance brokerage that writes casualty insurance, liability benefits, health, employment, risk management and seismic vessel coverage, had offices across …
September 19, 2005
Hurricane Katrina could be called an industry nightmare. Some insurers were still reeling from the effects of the Asian tsunamis and last year’s four hurricanes. Yet when Katrina struck in late August, she forced insurers to action. The hurricane dislodged …
September 19, 2005
European Insurers Estimate Katrina Losses: A disaster the scope of Hurricane Katrina hits everybody, not just U.S. carriers. The following are some of the preliminary estimates of anticipated losses from a number of European insurers: Amlin Plc, a leading Lloyd’s …
September 19, 2005
Regardless of what insurance regulation looks like in 2010, experts say the surplus lines industry will still be defined by its ability to adapt and innovate in the product arena. The industry’s freedom from rate and form regulation provides it …