Insurance Journal Magazine
May 5, 2003 MGA Issue
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteChecking Those Tiles Closer
Ever since the Ballard case hit the front page two years ago, I've... -
FeaturesIBA West Comes to Defense of Calif. Brokers
Calif. Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's announcement of the... -
FeaturesGaramendi Increases Access to SCIF for Small Employers
Reaffirming his instruction that it remains Calif. "insurer of last... -
NewsbriefsA.M. BEST REPORTS: P/C PREMIUM GROWTH SOLID
The property/casualty industry continued to report strong growth in... -
NewsbriefsPRUDENTIAL TURNS FOCUS TO CAPTIVE AGENTS
Prudential Financial's property/casualty subsidiary has terminated... -
NewsbriefsMEDICAL LIABILITY CRISIS NOT A HIT WITH AMERICA’S PASTIME
The escalating health care crisis that has reportedly been... -
NewsbriefsS&P’s REPORT EVALUATES CALIF.’S WC MARKET
Strict underwriting controls imposed on the California State... -
NewsbriefsNAII UNHAPPY WITH OREGON CREDIT BILL’S ADVANCEMENT TO SENATE
The Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to pass... -
NewsbriefsINSURING THE CHILDREN PRESENTS FORUM MAY 22
Insuring The Children will present its ninth annual forum, "The... -
FeaturesA Good CSR is Hard to Find
It's no secret that these days CSRs oftentimes are in contact with... -
FeaturesTort Reform Advocates Strike While Iron is Hot
Only weeks ago it seemed that a series of well-publicized doctor... -
Fraud RoundupSix Men Accused of Auto Ins. Fraud
Six men were accused of insurance fraud and criminal charges were... -
Fraud RoundupFresno Woman Arrested for Forgery
Tammy Sue Shouse, 39, of Fresno, Calif., was arrested by California... -
Fraud RoundupCDI Investigation Leads to Arrest
Tamane Jamar Johnson, 29, was charged with one felony count of... -
FeaturesAttorneys Arraigned on Felony Insurance Charges
Charles Kavalaris, 58, of San Jose, Calif. and Rene Fernando, 50, of... -
Fraud Roundup‘Op Cabbie’ Reveals Fraud Ring
The Los Angeles County Auto Insurance Fraud Task Force arrested more... -
Fraud RoundupMultiple Fraud Arrests
Lawrence Babb, 35, Kristina Hermanson, 27, Erin Bowers, 32, and... -
Fraud RoundupSacramento Man Arrested for Ins. Fraud
An investigation by CDI's Fraud Division resulted in the arrest of... -
RatingsMarkel Outlook Positive
S&P's revised its outlook on Markel Corp., Markel International... -
RatingsFireman’s Fund Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed "A" (Excellent) the financial strength ratings... -
RatingsCNA Financial Corp. Affirmed
S&P's affirmed its "BBB-/A-3" counterparty credit rating on CNA... -
RatingsALPS Cut to ‘BBB’
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its counterparty credit... -
FeaturesGetting the Percentages Right in Surplus Lines
I was standing at the ballpark watching the local minor league... -
FeaturesGiles Looks at MGAs As He Prepares to Step Down
Outgoing AAMGA president Rob Giles sat down with Insurance Journal... -
Cover StoryFull Speed Ahead
A year ago, Lloyd's course was "steady as she goes," following the... -
Features2003 Matt Wells Scholarship for Producer Development
Dallas / Fort Worth Area Producer Development School Scholarship... -
FeaturesStudy Says D&O Liability Premiums Soar, Shareholder Claims Increase
On the heels of similar increases from the previous year, purchasers... -
Parting ShotsMold: The Fungus Among Us Is Difficult to Evict
Through the use of new policy forms, insurers are trying to evict...
