In this Issue
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Editor's NoteIJ Goes National
Here at Insurance Journal, we are always striving to present the... -
FeaturesApprehensions over Regulation, Capital, Industry Image, Dominate CII Conference
The industry "needs leaders that will actually lead," said outgoing... -
FeaturesUnder the Gun, NAIC Recommits to Modernization
In response to congressional pressure to more effectively regulate... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS SUE TERROR SUPPORTERS FOR 9/11 LOSSES
Dozens of insurance companies, acting as members of five large... -
NewsbriefsSUPREME COURT’S DECISION COULD IMPACT QUALITY OF NURSING HOME PATIENT CARE
A United States Supreme Court decision on whether a petitioner's net... -
NewsbriefsS&P REPORTS MARINE HULL RATES SET TO PEAK IN 2005
Standard & Poor's reported that rates across the global marine hull... -
NewsbriefsHomeowners Insurance Expects 8 Percent Jump in 2004
Rapidly rising construction costs prices, home remodeling and... -
NewsbriefsNACE 2003 CONFERENCE OFFERS 45+ EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
The Inter-national Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) 2003... -
FeaturesWho Moved My Benefits’ Change in the Employee Benefits Industry
Anyone whose life is touched by Employee Benefits—employers,... -
RatingsLandmark Awarded ‘A’ Rating
A.M. Best Co. assigned a financial strength rating of "A" (excellent)... -
RatingsFEIC Gets an ‘A-‘
Fremont Employers Insurance Co. (FEIC) received an "A-" (excellent)... -
RatingsLincoln General Affirmed
A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" (excellent)... -
RatingsOutlook Stable for Markel
Moody's Investors Service affirmed Glen Allen, Va.-based Markel... -
RatingsGoshawk Lloyd’s Downgraded
Moody's downgraded the performance rating of Lloyd's syndicate... -
Cover StoryBOPs, The Small Business Shield
Like a fine wine, BOPs seem to be getting better with age. Long the... -
FeaturesThe Rule of 55
When the Rule of 55 was first explained to me in 1981, it didn't have... -
FeaturesSan Diego Revamps WC Claims Process with Software and Best Practices
Cost containment in the California workers' compensation market can... -
FeaturesP/C Reserving Issues
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves are one of the more... -
FeaturesCommunications, People and Technology Ride High on Canter’s ‘To Do’ List
Louise "BeBe" Canter, senior vice president of Patterson/Smith... -
FeaturesCalif. Legislative Session Adjourns With New Privacy Law, WC Reform
New financial privacy requirements and legislation aimed at cutting... -
FeaturesASCnet, Applied Systems Focus on Dual Product Development, Education
Over 1,900 Applied Systems users came together in New Orleans for the... -
FeaturesSpecial Coverage: NAPSLO Annual Convention
The NAPSLO Annual Convention took place Sept. 10-14 in San Diego at... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal Goes National, Keeps Regional Focus
Insurance Journal, published in California since 1923 and Texas since... -
Minding Your BusinessDesigning an Internal Perpetuation Plan
Perpetuation planning should begin as soon as the business is... -
Parting ShotsLicensing All Drivers
Many states are considering legislation that would allow qualified...
