Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
P/C Insurers' Profit Dipped in Q1
Lloyd's Underwriters Find Success with U.S. Subsidiaries: SNL
Deal Analysis: Why Validus Is Buying Western World
Spotlight: Surplus Lines Tax Sharing Solution Still Up for Debate
Independent Agents Drawn to Tablet Applications
Q1 P/C Direct Premium Written Up 3.5%
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
State Farm Hurricane Deductibles in Louisiana Jump to 5%
Texas Hailstorm Damage Estimated at $400M
Storm Season a Reminder of the Importance of Building Stronger
As America Overall Ages with Boomers, Energy States See Youth Boom
Study Shows How Wastewater Injections Cause Oklahoma Quakes
IDEA EXCHANGE
Peremption for Me, But Not for Thee The Difference Between Insurance Agents and the Insurers They Represent
Minding Your Business: Catherine Oak & Bill Schoeffler
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency: Alan Shulman
E&O Insights: Why It's Important to Review E&S Proposals
Tech Talk: Agents Keep Up with Mobile Technology
2014 National Directory of Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Volume II
Closing Quote: Insurance Trade Agreements Are Good for Consumers and Markets
DEPARTMENTS
Opening Note
Declarations
Figures
Business Moves
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