January 29, 2007
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
2007 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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Closing QuoteAgents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Rules suspension "The governor wants the opportunity to take a look... -
FeaturesUnder new rules, bytes of electronically stored info could have big bite
Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always... -
FeaturesDelaware agent groups to merge
The Independent Agents Association of Delaware (IIAD) and the... -
FeaturesA look behind the very good P/C results for 2006
This is the most remarkable statistic of all. The combined ratio we... -
FeaturesInsurer to investigate Vermont diocese’s sex abuse
An insurance company for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington,... -
FeaturesDelaware enacts major workers comp system reform package
News Currents The Delaware Senate and House moved swiftly earlier... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Southern surprise?
The case appears to be more about how one insurer handled a... -
FeaturesConn. AG seeks to block shutter requirement
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has submitted draft... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Goldman Sachs, USI Holdings Big insurance broker USI Holdings Corp.... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Parking and Valet Operators Nuts & Bolts: USRisk Brokers has a new... -
TOC8 N.Y.’s Interboro Mutual’s back in
Long Island insurer reborn as stock insurer 8 Delaware agents groups... -
FeaturesHow Democratic Congress might approach federal insurance regulation
News Currents The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)... -
It FiguresFigures
$105.3 million The amount being paid by Prudential Financial Inc.... -
FeaturesRoyal & Sun Alliance management buyout faces opposition
New York Sens. Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer, along with New... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
N.Y.'s Interboro back in business New York officials announced that... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
R.I. lawmakers study ways to assist coastal homeowners A group of... -
People & PlacesPeople
Lloyd's of London announced that Julian James, its director-worldwide... -
FeaturesHighlights of Delaware’s workers’ comp changes
In some of its specific provisions Delaware's workers' compensation... -
FeaturesInsurers gain access to Mass. diocese abuse files
A judge has ordered the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Mass.... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Mass. Gov. Patrick replaces commissioner; halts high risk plan... -
Editor's NoteSouthern surprise?
There was an important court ruling in Mississippi earlier this month... -
CurrentsConn. AG seeks to block shutter requirement
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has submitted draft... -
CurrentsMass. Gov. Patrick replaces commissioner; halts high risk plan
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has taken steps to install his own... -
CurrentsRoyal & Sun Alliance management buyout faces opposition
A proposed management buyout and eventual dissolution of Royal & Sun... -
CurrentsDelaware enacts major workers comp system reform package
Lawmakers and Gov. Minner moved quickly, hoping DaimlerChrysler gets... -
CurrentsHighlights of Delaware’s workers’ comp changes
In some of its specific provisions Delaware's workers' compensation... -
CurrentsNew Markets
Parking and Valet Operators Nuts & Bolts: USRisk Brokers has a new... -
CurrentsA look behind the very good P/C results for 2006
The numbers, or estimates, for the property casualty insurance... -
CurrentsR.I. lawmakers study ways to assist coastal homeowners
A group of Rhode Island legislators examining insurance companies'... -
CurrentsUnder new rules, bytes of electronically stored info could have big bite
Insurance agents want to avoid litigation, but it is not always... -
Closing QuoteAgents, brokers ready to pursue ambitious legislative agenda in 2007
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both... -
CurrentsHow Democratic Congress might approach federal insurance
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) held its... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Lloyd's of London announced that Julian James, its director-worldwide... -
CurrentsDelaware agent groups to merge
The Independent Agents Association of Delaware (IIAD) and the... -
CurrentsInsurer to investigate Vermont diocese’s sex abuse
An insurance company for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington,... -
CurrentsInsurers gain access to Mass. diocese abuse files
A judge has ordered the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Mass.... -
CurrentsN.Y.’s Interboro back in business
New York officials announced that the Interboro Mutual Indemnity... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Rules suspension "The governor wants the opportunity to take a look... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$105.3 million The amount being paid by Prudential Financial Inc.... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
From amateur sports to water parks, ski resorts to tractor pulls, fun... -
FeaturesDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Plentiful programs target law firms based on size, areas of practice,... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
Introduced 10 years ago, cyber liability insurance has become a... -
CurrentsCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a... -
CurrentsPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
>Insurers delivered strong results for 2006; now the question becomes... -
CurrentsBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell customers... -
CurrentsHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
Insurer then settles next case without going to trial; U.S. Rep.... -
CurrentsDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
CurrentsStudy: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision
Nearly one out of every five customers considers switching insurance... -
FeaturesProactive agents help contractors and subcontractors reduce comp costs
Transitional duty assignments, return-to-work goals, regular... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
Agents should know that coverage is often overlooked because most... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
As America ages and the health sector expands to accommodate it,...
National Coverage
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Study: 20% of customers consider switching insurers after collision... -
FeaturesPricing discipline key to P/C insurers’ repeat performance in 2007
News Currents Property casualty insurance industry earnings may have... -
FeaturesBillions at stake as Supreme Court weighs credit notice standards
News Currents Two large insurers defended their decision not to tell... -
FeaturesSea of opportunity in the ocean marine market
How big is the United States ocean marine marketplace? The U.S. ocean... -
FeaturesAllied medical professional liability: healthy growth to continue
Allied Medical Professional Liability insurance provides coverage for... -
Closing QuoteDon’t be guilty of ignoring the lawyers’ E&O marketplace
Every day hundreds of thousands of lawyers throughout the U.S.... -
FeaturesContractors’ Workers’ Compensation
When helping contractors and subcontractors reduce their workers'... -
FeaturesAgents can score with varied sports and entertainment industry
The leisure industry is big business, and insuring the wide variety... -
FeaturesDemotech named official Insurance Journal Research Partner
Financial analysis and actuarial services firm Demotech, Inc. has... -
FeaturesCyber liability market is older, wiser, smarter and still growing
The need for cyber coverage is growing. More companies are growing... -
FeaturesHomeowners win key water v. wind Katrina claims case against State Farm
In a Hurricane Katrina claims decision watched closely by the... -
Carrier WatchCommercial insurers’ stocks reflect 4th quarter profits, calm storm season
Stock Prices: Commercial insurers breathed a sigh of relief in the... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyTry selling insurance like it’s overpriced spaghetti
Developing an insurance proposal for a prospective insured is a...
