In this Issue
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New MarketsNew Markets
Tenant Discrimination Liability Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services... -
FeaturesCompetition, Regulation and Katrina a Concern at PLUS D&O Symposium
Wrapping up the PLUS D&O West Symposium held Sept. 13-14 in San... -
FeaturesChuck Mace
As a gay agent at an openly gay owned and operated insurance agency... -
FeaturesCalif. May Lower Quake Insurance Rates in Wake of Katrina
As federal, state and local officials grapple with the financial and... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Up and Running Again
A new report by Celent examines the immediate- and long-term effects... -
FeaturesFEMA Tightens Policy on Flood Safety
A new federal policy outlined a week before Hurricane Katrina struck... -
FeaturesA “Safe” Way to Add Value for Your Customers
Insurance agents need to stand out from the crowd if they are to... -
FeaturesNew Report Warns of Rising Threat to US Insurers from Climate Change
Higher premiums, coverage restrictions already hitting many parts of... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
CALIFORNIA ACIC OPPOSES PROPOSED CDI REGULATIONS: The Association of... -
FeaturesEthical Business Practices Essential to Success in Today’s Marketplace
Many insurance companies are discovering a basic truth. Integrity in... -
FeaturesThe Ins and Outs of Claims-Made Policies
Claims-made policies are policies commonly associated with... -
FeaturesSurvey: Competition, Capacity Characterize Surety Bond Market
Although today's construction industry is coming out of a trench and... -
Fraud RoundupWash. Contractor Cited for Fraudand Safety Violations
To combat fraud and protect workers from serious injury and death,... -
FeaturesCalifornia Heating Up, Could Face More Blackouts
More frequent and intense heat waves that are expected in California... -
FeaturesAs Motorcycle Theft Rates Soar, Survey Reveals Bikers’ Concern
With motorcycle theft rates climbing more than 55 percent and bike... -
FeaturesFive Ingredients for Sales Success
Five years from now, many of you will no longer be in the insurance... -
FeaturesHow Did Catastrophe Models Weather Katrina?
While it's too early to tell if the highly touted computer... -
Features
Seattle-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company has announced... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Kibble & Prentice Joins RiskProNet Seattle-based Kibble & Prentice... -
Fraud RoundupMan Arrested in Auto Scam
San Bernardino, Calif., District Attorney Investigators, working with... -
Fraud RoundupFormer Agent Sentenced for Selling Fake Auto Policies
A former insurance agent has been sentenced after pleading guilty to... -
NewsbriefsACIC OPPOSES PROPOSED CDI REGULATIONS:
The Association of California Insurance Companies recently testified... -
NewsbriefsORE. SAYS EMPLOYERS WILL PAY $33.4M LESS IN WORKERS’ COMP FEES:
Employers will pay $33.4 million less in state workers' compensation... -
NewsbriefsCOLORADO AUTO INSURANCE RATES BEING REVIEWED:
Despite claims by the Colorado's insurance commissioner, several... -
FeaturesFitch: Katrina Causes Unprecedented Challenges, Risks for P/C Insurers
The circumstances surrounding Hurricane Katrina are unprecedented in... -
NewsbriefsInternational Newsbriefs
Roundup of Katrina Loss Estimates: As the scope of the devastation... -
FeaturesMeeting the Needs of Customers by Providing Superior Customer Service
During a recent project, the agency owners and the staff all agreed... -
FeaturesKatrina, Asbestos, Soft Market Test Mettle of Today’s Bright CEOs
But SOX May Be What Really Keeps Them Focused on Financial Strength... -
NewsbriefsNational Newsbriefs
N.Y. AG Indicts Former Marsh Execs: New York Attorney General Eliot... -
FeaturesCreation of a Federal Cat Fund Hits Mainstream
The devastation left by Hurricane Katrina stirred up familiar talk in... -
Cover StoryArtisans At Work: Contractors Boom Market Paints A Complex Picture
As the United States' total population creeps up on the 300 million... -
Editor's NoteUp and Running Again
Although Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are behind us, hurricane season... -
New MarketsTenant Discrimination Liability
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services is introducing a new program... -
New MarketsEnhanced Orthotic/Prosthetic Program
Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. has... -
New MarketsEmployee Identity Theft and Discrimination Allegations
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services' EPLI program now covers... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Leslie Mallonee Seattle-based Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company... -
FeaturesFive Ingredients for Sales Success
Five years from now, many of you will no longer be in the insurance... -
FeaturesThe Ins and Outs of Claims-Made Policies
Claims-made policies are policies commonly associated with... -
FeaturesAs Motorcycle Theft Rates Soar, Survey Reveals Bikers’ Concern
With motorcycle theft rates climbing more than 55 percent* and bike... -
FeaturesHow Did Catastrophe Models Weather Katrina?
While it's too early to tell if the highly touted computer... -
FeaturesCalifornia May Lower Quake Insurance Rates in Wake of Katrina
As federal, state and local officials grapple with the financial and... -
FeaturesSurvey: Competition, Capacity Characterize Surety Bond Market
Although today's construction industry is coming out of a trench and... -
FeaturesNew Report Warns of Rising Threat to US Insurers from Climate Change
Higher premiums, coverage restrictions already hitting many parts of... -
FeaturesCalifornia Heating Up, Could Face More Blackouts
More frequent and intense heat waves that are expected in California... -
Parting ShotsEthical Business Practices Essential to Success in Today’s Marketplace
Many insurance companies are discovering a basic truth. Integrity in... -
FeaturesCompetition, Regulation and Katrina a Concern at PLUS D&O Symposium
Wrapping up the PLUS D&O West Symposium held Sept. 13-14 in San... -
FeaturesFEMA Tightens Policy on Flood Safety
A new federal policy outlined a week before Hurricane Katrina struck... -
Fraud RoundupWash. Contractor Cited for Fraud and Safety Violations
To combat fraud and protect workers from serious injury and death,... -
Fraud RoundupMarines Plead Not Guilty to Felony Insurance Fraud
Three Marines based in Twentynine Palms, Calif., have pleaded not... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. State Fund to Collect $66,355 for Workers’ Comp Fraud
California Superior Court Judge Christopher G. Wilson has ordered the...
National Coverage
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FeaturesFitch: Katrina Causes Unprecedented Challenges, Risks for P/C Insurers
The circumstances surrounding Hurricane Katrina are unprecedented in... -
FeaturesThe artisan contractors market on the rise
As the United States' total population creeps up on the 300 million... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Roundup of Katrina Loss Estimates: As the scope of the devastation... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
N.Y. AG Indicts Former Marsh Execs: New York Attorney General Eliot... -
FeaturesCreation of a Federal Cat Fund Hits Mainstream
The devastation left by Hurricane Katrina stirred up familiar talk in... -
FeaturesKatrina, Asbestos, Soft Market Test Mettle of Today’s Bright CEOs
Industry pundits have praised today's insurance chief executive... -
Minding Your BusinessMeeting the Needs of Customers by Providing Superior Customer Service
During a recent project, the agency owners and the staff all agreed...
