In this Issue
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FeaturesClaims of Agent’s Professional Negligence Can Be Assigned To Third Party
The Supreme Court of Arizona ruled that an insurance agent's clients... -
People & PlacesPeople
Markel Corp.'s Board of Directors elected Anthony F. (Tony) Markel... -
FeaturesInsurance Companies Face Global Warming Claims
Corporations exposed to liability for greenhouse gas emissions The... -
FeaturesAuto Insurers Seek to Attract Latinos
Majority of advertising appearing in Spanish language media... -
FeaturesDrive for Diversity
Inclusiveness helps companies avoid claims, increase innovation... -
Closing QuoteGINA: A Solution in Search of a Problem?
New law prohibits insurers from genetic discrimination Congress... -
FeaturesArizona Passes Captive Insurance Legislation
The Arizona Legislature passed a bill designed to allow captive... -
FeaturesColorado Residents Cleaning Up After Tornadoes, Hail
Colorado residents affected by powerful storms that struck the... -
FeaturesScientists Predict $200B in Damage From Southern California Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the California Geological... -
Legal BeatGetting Down to Business
When does the business interruption restoration period begin? A... -
FeaturesCalifornia House Passes Agent-Broker Bill
The California Assembly on May 22, 2008, passed a bill that would... -
It FiguresIt Figures
2-5 There is a 60 to 70 percent chance that that number of major... -
Editor's NoteStorm Ready
Forecasters predict that the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season will be... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Areté Partners Ronald J. Leston, broker, financial planner and... -
FeaturesOregon Collision Shops Give State Farm High Customer Service Marks
State Farm and smaller Northwest insurers are among the best at...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices Already Sold
U.S. health officials announced plans on May 22 for a new computer... -
FeaturesThe Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program
The New Alliance Can Handle Banks With up to $5 Billion in Assets but... -
FeaturesSoft Market Tests Program Administrators’ Survival Skills
It's Time to Focus Marketing, Upgrade Data, Round Out Business In a... -
FeaturesWhat to Watch for When Navigating EPLI Landmines
Understanding Prior Acts, Warranty Statements, Pending and Prior... -
FeaturesStudy: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market
Many low- and moderate-income households need more insurance and want... -
FeaturesAppeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
An appeals court in Texas overturned a $7.75 million verdict against... -
FeaturesFBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
Feds Focus on Arson, Hurricane Katrina, Corporate Fraud, Premium... -
Features‘Garbage In, Gospel Out’
Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Analyzes an Industry She Helped... -
FeaturesThe Reluctant Bride: Insurance Australia Group Rejects QBE’s Latest Offer
Quake Shatters China's Sichuan Province; Willis Shows Off New London... -
FeaturesProgram Market to Remain Vibrant in 2008
Carrier Appetite Opens the Door to Programs of Almost Any Size,... -
Minding Your BusinessBecome a Systemized Agency
Systematic Processing Allows Producers to Do What They Do Best ...... -
FeaturesLawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
The U.S. housing crisis has caused huge loan losses at big lenders... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesA Soft Market Solution: MGAs and Risk Sharing
Part 2: Soft Market Benefits of Risk Sharing Extend Beyond Potential...
