Insurance Journal Magazine
December 15, 2003 2004 Forecast Issue
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteBringing in the New Year
Preparing for the holidays can be a truly daunting experience. It... -
FeaturesTerrorism: The Issue of the Moment at Dallas All Industry Day
"Dirty bomb" was the phrase of the day at the All Industry Day held... -
FeaturesTSLA, IIAT Gear Up for Joint Initiative
At the Texas Surplus Lines Association 2003 Annual Meeting held in... -
NewsbriefsALLSTATE TO REFUND $3.44M:
According to the Texas Attorney General's Office, Allstate and its... -
NewsbriefsD&O, MED MAL ‘HANG TOUGH’:
Although rates of renewal increases in property/casualty insurance... -
NewsbriefsPLICO’S MED MAL RATE HIKE:
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Carroll Fisher cut the rate increase... -
NewsbriefsNO HIKE FOR TEXAS PROVIDER:
Texas Insurance Commissioner José Montemayor rejected rate hikes... -
NewsbriefsNAII PRAISES FCRA SIGNING:
The National Association of Independent Insurers lauded President... -
Cover StoryTop 10 2003 Newsmakers
While less turbulent than 2001-2002, this year hasn't exactly been a... -
FeaturesIndustry People Making Moves in 2003
As you will probably notice from this list, it is not scientific,... -
Legal BeatNext Year’s Issue’ The Resolution of Last Year’s Problem: Use of Staff Counsel
At year end it is a common practice for many insurance attorneys to... -
FeaturesThrow Away Your Crystal Ball … The Stage is Already Set for 2004
With the clock ticking down on 2003, it's only natural to begin... -
FeaturesFlood Insurance Program Gets Three-Month Extension
The major changes Congress has in mind for the National Flood... -
FeaturesConference Sure of Firm Market, Uncertain About Future of Regulation
Except for the future of insurance regulation, there was surprising... -
Minding Your BusinessEnhancing Carrier Relationships with a Sales and Marketing Plan
The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on how we have been running... -
FeaturesAvoiding the Half-Million Dollar Mistake
Hiring the wrong producer is what I call a $500,000 mistake. In fact,... -
FeaturesIndustry Says Good-bye to Familiar Faces
The insurance industry lost a number of familiar faces in 2003. Some... -
Parting ShotsStrengthening Protection for Directors and Officers
Directors and officers liability premiums have risen by 30...
