In this Issue
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Cover StoryChanging the Face of California’s Insurance Marketplace
IBA West's O'Kane Reflects Back on 22-Year Tenure There are few... -
Cover StoryRight This Way! Hotels Make Room for Risk Management
In the months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S.... -
FeaturesCorporate Litigation in U.S. Growing Sharply for Large Companies
Believe it or not, American businesses may have become a tad less... -
FeaturesKey Findings in the Fulbright U.S. Corporate Litigation Trends Survey
Top Five Litigation Concerns In-house counsel were asked to rank... -
FeaturesFarewell Reflections-Have You Noticed That’
The following article is part two of a three-part commentary written... -
FeaturesCigarettes Blamed for 1 of 4 Fire Deaths, More Than Any Other Cause
The number of fires caused by lighted tobacco products - almost... -
FeaturesSix Sigma: A Measureable Approach To Providing Quality Services
By and Dennis Attenello The revolution continues. An ever-growing and... -
FeaturesThere’s No Magic About Six Sigma
Sigma is the Greek term for variation. A sigma measurement calculates... -
FeaturesShort Term Medical Insurance: Low Cost, Sold Online, Gaining in Popularity
Short term medical insurance has become the most popular type of... -
RatingsPrime Earns Financial Stability Rating
The Prime Insurance Syndicate Inc. (Prime) has earned a financial... -
RatingsSafeco Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A"... -
RatingsSt. Paul Intercompany Pool Outlook Neg
Moody's Investors Service changed the outlook on the ratings for the... -
Features2004 Aon Resource Fair Provides Networking Opportunity, Industry Outlook
From swapping business cards and ideas to sitting in on panel... -
FeaturesASPN CEO Says Industry Challenges Can Be Met
Aon Specialty Product Network (ASPN) President and Chief Executive... -
Editor's NoteAn Industry Icon
Recently I had the opportunity to interview IBA West vice president... -
FeaturesNCOIL Accepts NAIC Changes to Market Conduct Model
Under heavy pressure from Congress and insurance industry lobbyists... -
FeaturesInsurance Company to Pay $12M Bill to Defend Olympic Bid
The company that insured organizers of the 2002 Winter Games has paid... -
NewsbriefsIIABW TO HOLD ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPT. 30 – OCT. 2:
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington will hold... -
NewsbriefsANTHEM FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER:
Anthem Inc. filed a lawsuit against the California Insurance... -
NewsbriefsWYOMING GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS AT END OF SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
A special Wyoming legislative session called to address rising... -
NewsbriefsOREGON MALPRACTICE DAMAGE CAP HEADS TO BALLOT:
A proposed constitutional amendment to limit pain and suffering... -
NewsbriefsCALIF. SUPREME COURT ISSUES MAJOR RULING ON INSURER BAD-FAITH CLAIMS:
The California Supreme Court threw out a lower court ruling that had... -
NewsbriefsIIABOC TO HOST CE SL-2 FORUM ON SEPT. 16:
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Orange County... -
New MarketsApartments
Nuts & Bolts: Lionheart Insurance has new markets for all classes of... -
New MarketsMono-line Property
Nuts & Bolts: Safety Net Insurance Marketing Corporation is offering... -
New MarketsAccountants’ Professional Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance Companies is now offering... -
New MarketsLegal Liability for Motor Truck Cargo
Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. broadened... -
New MarketsConvenience Stores
Nuts & Bolts: Cascade/Amstar is offering a new market for convenience... -
New MarketsProfessional Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Target Insurance Services now offers professional... -
New MarketsAmateur Sports Facilities
Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance Companies announced the release... -
New MarketsWorldRisk TravelPak
Nuts & Bolts: AIG Small Business, a unit of the property and casualty... -
Fraud RoundupThree Suspects Arrested for Alleged Auto, Work Comp Insurance Fraud
Investigators arrested three people Aug. 3 on numerous felony charges... -
Fraud RoundupCalifornia Brothers and Employee Arrested in Alleged Felony Fraud Case
Brothers Sam Saeid Afghani, of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Siamac A.... -
FeaturesThree Simple Rules for Selecting the Right Firm to Defend Your Company
When faced with a troublesome claim, most insurance brokers and... -
FeaturesDoes Insurance Technology Render Strategy Obsolete’
Imagine you are the manager of a major league baseball team. Each... -
FeaturesFiduciary Liability: The Most Misunderstood of Management Exposures
In the early 1960s, life in the United States was lived at a slower... -
FeaturesAmerica’s Trial Lawyers to Insurance Journal: Drop Dead
The American Association of Trial Lawyers (ATLA) held its annual... -
FeaturesBracing for the Worst: Industry Prepares for Another Wildfire Season
The fire season started early this year. Wildfires erupted all over... -
FeaturesAIR Releases 2004 U.S. Storm, Terrorism Models
AIR Worldwide Corp. announced the release of its 2004 U.S. hurricane,... -
FeaturesNext Day Auto Gives Agents Opportunity to Earn Extra Cash
Looking to provide a valuable additional service to your clients?... -
Parting ShotsAgents and Brokers Are Deserving of Fair Commissions
Employers would be far better served if the CDI focused on the... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Robert Falsarella Robert E. (Bob) Falsarella has joined Santa Rosa,...
