Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Tort reform still an issue
Oklahoma is OK but other South Central states have work to do
Are wind models more political than scientific?
Critics say third-party data providers need more oversight
Protecting young ATV riders
Okla. bill aimed at preventing injuries, fatalities
Uniform credit scoring system may not impact insurers
Insurance scores are different, trade groups say
years and counting
TSLA's executive director loves what she does
U.S. tort costs reach a record $260 billion, study reports
Cost exceeds other countries' by large margin
Private companies at increased risk of liability lawsuits
Survey shows private companies have the same risk as public companies
Federal regulation divides industry
Optional chartering legislation kicks off debate in full force
Younger adults most likely to suffer ID theft
Those earning above $75K hot targets as well
MARKET FEATURES
The London market looks beyond Lloyd's
Part Two of this series examines 'Gang of Six'
Closer Look: Public Entities
How public entities compare to profit businesses
Closer Look: Louisiana Homeowners
Coverage getting tougher in southern part of state
SPECIAL REPORT: IJ's Exclusive Top 100 Agencies
Annual ranking of the largest property/casualty agencies
Independent agents take a piece of the pie
Agency system gets its share of the property/casualty market
Spotlight: Homeowners
Getting to the bottom of underinsured homes
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Raising the profile of managing general agents in the U.S. and abroad
Ready or just terrorism ready?
Government focus on terrorism may be thwarting cat planning
IDEA EXCHANGE
Premium Funds
How to manage premium dollars
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
Use agency generated coupons to cash-in on new sales
Brokerage Watch
P/C brokers stocks up 7 percent during February, March
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Woodruff-Sawyer's CEO discusses the secret to success
Continuing debate over 'ensuing loss'
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Not opposed to a federal charter
At least one agent group thinks it may be a good idea
Departments