In this Issue
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FeaturesTropical Depression: Hurricane linked to long-term mental distress
Do earthquakes and hurricanes affect mental health? Florida State... -
FeaturesDisaster backstop talk
At the Big "I" National Legislative Conference and Convention,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California commissioner recommends 16.4 percent workers' comp rate... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California Election Results: Wins for Angelides, Garamendi,... -
FeaturesMontana’s Morrison loses race for Senate
Montana State Auditor John Morrison lost in the primary election to... -
FeaturesNotable Quotable
"There's a high pressure to perform at a high level ... The... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Praetorian, Alea North America Specialty insurer Praetorian Financial... -
FeaturesDel. Supreme Court upholds decision in Disney shareholder lawsuit
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that directors... -
FeaturesThings that should keep you awake at night
The integration of the U.S. insurance market and global financial... -
FeaturesComputers help Colorado firefighters spot problem homes
The next time a wildfire closes in on a Denver mountain home, there's... -
Features
People Scott A. Adamsons joined InsurBanc as vice president of sales... -
FeaturesStudy: Tort reforms reduce medical malpractice premiums
Tort reforms are the best proven instrument for reducing medical... -
FeaturesStates promise quicker insurance product, filing approval under new system with Interstate Compact
State regulators have reached a milestone in their efforts to... -
FeaturesHigh-hazard tsunami states could lose precious funding, GAO finds
The Pacific coast states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Marketing fraud scheme results in 560 arrests; $1billion in losses... -
FeaturesTop 10 Pet Peeves of the Road
Following are the top 10 annoying types of drivers on today's roads.... -
FeaturesCalifornia State Compensation Insurance Fund files average 10 percent premium decrease
California's State Compensation Insurance Fund filed its sixth... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
California considering new mileage verification rules Insurance... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Outdoor Sporting Program Nuts & Bolts: Markel's Outdoors is a niche... -
FeaturesNew risks, laws continually expand employers’ liability
While insurance agents and brokers probably know employment practices... -
FeaturesTop 10 metro areas with highest auto theft rates
1. Modesto, Calif. 2. Las Vegas/Paradise, Nev. 3. Stockton, Calif.... -
Closing QuoteA lawsuit in the making – the EPLI insurance application
Every day, the Equal Employment Opportu-nity Commission receives some... -
FeaturesPay less attention to delinquent accounts, call your good customers
Agents can make a difference in the perception of the insurance... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: An idea that’s sunk?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to provide... -
FeaturesModesto, Calif. ranked car theft capital of the nation
The rural Stanislaus County community that's grabbed unwanted... -
FeaturesRatings review
Safeco Outlook Positive Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed... -
Editor's NoteAn idea that’s sunk?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to provide... -
FeaturesStudy: Tort reforms reduce medical malpractice premiums
Tort reforms are the best proven instrument for reducing medical... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Outdoor Sporting Program Nuts & Bolts: Markel's Outdoors is a niche... -
FeaturesComputers help Colorado firefighters spot problem homes
The next time a wildfire closes in on a Denver mountain home, there's... -
CurrentsCalifornia State Compensation Insurance Fund files average 10 percent premium decrease
California's State Compensation Insurance Fund filed its sixth... -
FeaturesNew risks, laws continually expand employers’ liability
While insurance agents and brokers probably know employment practices... -
NewsbriefsSAFECO FINDS NEW DIGS
Seattle-based Safeco plans to move its corporate headquarters to 1001... -
CurrentsDisaster backstop talk
At the Big "I" National Legislative Conference and Convention,... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Marketing fraud scheme results in 560 arrests; $1 billion in... -
FeaturesHigh-hazard tsunami states could lose precious funding, GAO finds
The Pacific coast states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and... -
CurrentsTropical Depression: Hurricane linked to long-term mental distress
Weather-related stressful events can cause harm to mental health Do... -
CurrentsDel. Supreme Court upholds decision in Disney shareholder lawsuit
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that directors... -
CurrentsModesto, Calif. ranked car theft capital of the nation
The rural Stanislaus County community that's grabbed unwanted... -
FeaturesCalifornia considering new mileage verification rules
Insurance brokers and agents could be required to verify odometer... -
FeaturesStates promise quicker insurance product, filing approval under new system with Interstate Compact
State regulators have reached a milestone in their efforts to... -
CurrentsCalifornia Election Results: Wins for Angelides, Garamendi, Bustamante
California State Treasurer Phil Angelides defeated Controller Steve... -
NewsbriefsHORSE CENTS
Barbaro, the colt that was seriously injured during the Preakness two... -
CurrentsTop 10 Pet Peeves of the Road
Motor Mouths: Distracted drivers talking on cell phones. Turtle... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Scott A. Adamsons joined InsurBanc as vice president of sales and... -
CurrentsUtah studies link between cancer, public safety
The Utah Labor Commission has taken a step toward finding out if... -
CurrentsCalifornia commissioner recommends 16.4 percent workers’ comp rate cut
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has recommended a... -
FeaturesPay less attention to delinquent accounts, call your good customers
Agents can make a difference in the perception of the insurance... -
FeaturesA lawsuit in the making — the EPLI insurance application
Every day, the Equal Employment Opportu-nity Commission receives some... -
CurrentsTop 10 metro areas with highest auto theft rates
Modesto, Calif. Las Vegas/Paradise, Nev. Stockton, Calif.... -
FeaturesThings that should keep you awake at night
The integration of the U.S. insurance market and global financial... -
CurrentsRatings review
Safeco Outlook Positive Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed... -
FeaturesNine fears that can cause you to lose a young producer
Today's younger producers seek more power. Since they can't control... -
FeaturesLackluster organic growth kicks up broker M&A activity in May
Stock Prices: Broker stock prices shifted down 5 percent in April and... -
CurrentsAllstate dropping most earthquake coverage nationwide
Allstate Insurance Co. says it is dropping earthquake insurance to... -
CurrentsHigh court agrees to hear appeal in $80 million tobacco case settlement
The Supreme Court said this month it will decide if tobacco giant... -
Cover StoryHeads up on workplace bullying
From the playground to the classroom to the office -- bullies can be... -
FeaturesNo more excuses: Making the case for EPLI
Common misconceptions leave business owners, small and large, in the... -
CurrentsLack of confidence in cyber security has economic, political effects
Americans share a lack of confidence in the Internet that could have... -
NewsbriefsU.S. COMMERCIAL INSURERS EARN BIG
At the midpoint of 2006, many commercial insurers are generating... -
CurrentsCat model reassessments cause rating and capital changes
Last fall's disastrous hurricanes provided some rough times for the... -
FeaturesBackstage: Risk management planning for one of the nation’s largest festivals
It is ten days before your client's multi-million dollar, world...
