In this Issue
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Editor's NoteGather Around
Insurance agents and brokers seem to go to more meetings and... -
CurrentsColo. wants industry to account for rising rates
The insurance industry came out strongly against a Colorado measure... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Miscellaneous Medical MalpracticeNuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
San Diego Roofing Contractor Sentenced San Diego County Superior... -
CurrentsWyoming litigation legislation could hurt consumers
Wyoming legislation designed to allow unprecedented insurance-related... -
NewsbriefsCOLO. MEDICAL PAYMENT COVERAGE BILL DEFEATED
Legislation to force Colorado consumers to buy medical payment... -
FeaturesToday’s service firms must look beyond their father’s E&O
Owners of mid-size companies used to make relatively easy,... -
NewsbriefsCOALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD LISTS 2005’s WORST INSURANCE CON ARTISTS
Scalpel-wielding surgeons and klutzy grave robbers were among the... -
FeaturesUnderstanding the rules of rescinding policies
Underwriters must do their homework and take a close look at legal... -
FeaturesWhy are construction managers difficult to insure?
When building or remodeling a house, homeowners often will turn to... -
CurrentsPCI urging Colo. lawmakers to reject insurance data reporting bill
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) testified... -
CurrentsWash. Senate passes changes in unemployment insurance
Washington Senate Democrats have approved a bill that would... -
CurrentsIncentives could improve earthquake protection
There are opportunities to make California more earthquake-safe,... -
NewsbriefsPIA WESTERN ALLIANCE FORMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) Western Alliance has formed... -
CurrentsNew Mexico legislators adjourn with few insurance bills
New Mexico's 30-day legislative session, which ended recently, was... -
NewsbriefsNEW ONLINE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR CALIF. LICENSE RENEWALS
A new online system has been created to allow licensees to renew... -
CurrentsNev. Supreme Court ruling beneficial to state
A Nevada workers' union is praising a state Supreme Court ruling that... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
ERISAMetropolitan Life Insurance v. Parker (Arizona Ninth Circuit... -
FeaturesHow agents can meet the affluents’ expectation of a luxury experience
Luxury used to be associated with a price, a label on a product and... -
FeaturesFinite re can fill environmental liability gap
Finite reinsurance has received a lot of negative publicity within... -
FeaturesExposure in securities class actions down slightly, size of settlements up
The frequency of class action suits seems to be fairly manageable.... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Suhr Risk Services of California has named Patricia Coutermarsh chief... -
CurrentsWash. approves anti-fraud unit, will protect privacy during investigations
Washington state officials have amended and approved legislation that... -
CurrentsCalif. commissioner issues new workers’ compensation regulations
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has announced new... -
FeaturesUpdating regulatory system would remove hurdles, benefit customers
The current state-based insurance regulatory system is a... -
CurrentsAIG severs ties with C.V. Starr; expands global energy unit, forms new unit
American International Group Inc. announced that its AIG Companies... -
FeaturesThe “secrets” to affluent market success
Independent agents, like companies, are increasingly under pressure... -
CurrentsFormer Gen Re, AIG execs plead not guilty to reinsurance fraud charges
As a federal probe into the insurance industry widens, four former... -
NewsbriefsLLOYD’S SAYS THE CYCLE IS STILL A CONCERN
According to Lloyd's newly released annual underwriter survey,... -
FeaturesAgricultural market grows big, sprouting new risks, exposures
American agriculture 15 years from now will be a vital, more... -
FeaturesHedging liability bets is not a good idea for hedge funds
On any given day, hedge funds account for more than half of the daily... -
CurrentsNational Law Journal says top verdicts, punitive damages fall in 2005
The National Law Journal reported that the total amount awarded by... -
FeaturesFarmers asked to ‘Step Up to the Plate for Farm Safety’
Farm Bureaus across the nation will make safety a priority this... -
CurrentsU.S. postal customers gain right to sue for tripping over mail, rules U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service can be sued... -
CurrentsSarbanes-Oxley oversight board facing constitutional challenge
A group of advocates for free enterprise and limited government that... -
NewsbriefsTHE AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE
The Agribusiness Conference, hosted by the Insurance Skills Center,... -
CurrentsBest remains negative on U.S., Bermuda reinsurance markets; expects no upgrades in 2006
Despite some premium gains during the renewal season, A.M. Best... -
CurrentsReinsurance treaty renewals show some premium increases
With the January renewal season now behind them, the world's global... -
FeaturesPlanning for when … The benefits of contingent buy-sell agreements
As insurance professionals, agency owners understand that everyone... -
FeaturesAgents push for a technological sea change
Tides continue to turn on the automation frontier and agents and... -
NewsbriefsMEN GET THEIR PURSES SNATCHED TOO
Purse snatching has traditionally been a crime directed against... -
NewsbriefsSTARR AGENCY TO OFFER ACE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PRODUCTS
Expanding its servicing capabilities for new and existing clients,... -
Cover StoryRACK ‘EM UP
Certified public accountants wading into tax season should be aware...
