In this Issue
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FeaturesBy Tom Smith
The value of insurance-to-value often overlooked When underwriting... -
TOC8 Conn. trucker, insurer at odds over certificate
Was coverage in place at time of fatal accident? 8 Rates for D.C.... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Although the bill is a priority for President Bush and Republican... -
FeaturesCloser Look: Nonprofits
As they face pressure to do more with less, nonprofit organizations... -
Cover StoriesASBESTOS FUND ADVANCES
RETAILERS FIGHT BENEFITS N.Y., Md. laws violate ERISA? EMERGING RISKS... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Rates for D.C. taxis fall under 6-month policies Insurance rates for... -
FeaturesGlobally, one size does not fit all
As trade barriers fall and innovations in technology continue at a... -
FeaturesMass. transit system renews terrorism policy
The Boston-area public transit agency, the Massachusetts Bay Transit... -
FeaturesJoseph Beneducci
People Joseph Beneducci has been elected to president and chief... -
FeaturesVirginia lawmakers weigh three transportation funding options
Virginia House Republicans have offered a $2 billion, four-year... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Conn. trucker and victims battle insurer over certificate Lawsuits... -
FeaturesEnvironmental
Anticipating and assessing risk, along with defining and assigning... -
Closing QuoteBy Jack Faris
Worry mounts among small employers because they are prime targets for... -
FeaturesN.Y. Senator Schumer criticizes Allstate’s metro-area retreat
New York State's largest provider of homeowners insurance should... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
N.Y. City eyes anti-terror cameras New York is considering installing... -
FeaturesAIG wins restraining order against Greenberg
A New York judge has granted American International Group a... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
In Maine, don't linger on the front porch David Luxton awoke to the... -
New MarketsNew Markets
New Markets Nuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc. has expanded... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Retailers assert that the federal ERISA law invalidates state and... -
FeaturesR.I.’s Beacon Mutual under scrutiny
Rhode Island's leading workers' compensation carrier is facing an... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Ever wonder why independent insurance agents are so effective and respected in legislative circles?
While there's nothing wrong with writing a check to a favorite... -
CurrentsAIG to cover workers’ comp errors
As part of its record $1.6 billion overall settlement with state and... -
FeaturesExcess and surplus lines wholesalers see a steady wave of growth in 2006
Excess and surplus lines experts expect to see steady premium growth... -
FeaturesBroker acquisitions remain active; stock prices drop slightly
Stock Prices: After four straight months of gains in the brokerage... -
FeaturesA new turn for rent-a-car companies
Many car rental operators can save significant expenses and still... -
NewsbriefsWHAT E&S BROKERS PAY
More than three-quarters (77%) of wholesalers and brokers said that... -
FeaturesGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
Hiring a relative can be a terrific or a terrible move.... -
CurrentsRecord $1.6 billion deal ends litigation, creates ‘new path’ for giant AIG
State and federal regulators on Feb. 9 announced agreements that... -
CurrentsLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesUnusual circumstances surround dropped sale of Universal Underwriters
Most failed company mergers remain a secret, except to a handful of... -
CurrentsOff-the-job worker injuries outpacing safety gains
Contrary to popular belief, today's workers are safer on the job than... -
FeaturesModern-day ancient mariners
The reasons people become collector boat owners are as varied as the... -
CurrentsLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesWhat lies beneath the surface of a yacht policy?
Although no standard such as ISO exists for the yacht insurance... -
CurrentsAIG affirms ban against contingency compensation
Producers should no longer expect contingent commissions from... -
Editor's NoteLook ’em in the ‘I’
Ever wonder why independent insurance agents are so effective and... -
FeaturesSmall business and asbestos
While shopping for turkey last Thanksgiving, it would have been good... -
Currents$140 billion federal asbestos fund advances in Washington
Supporters of federal legislation to create a $140 billion trust fund... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Non-franchised Auto DealersNuts & Bolts: DMI Insurance Services Inc.... -
NewsbriefsMASS. TRANSIT SYSTEM RENEWS TERRORISM POLICY
The Boston-area public transit agency, the Massachusetts Bay Transit... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Joseph Beneducci has been elected to president and chief operating... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. CITY EYES
New York is considering installing surveillance cameras in Lower... -
NewsbriefsIN MAINE, DON’T LINGER ON THE FRONT PORCH
David Luxton awoke to the sound of shattering glass as a car smashed... -
NewsbriefsAIG WINS RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST GREENBERG
A New York judge has granted American International Group a... -
FeaturesNonprofits invite new exposures when they act like for-profits
As they face pressure to do more with less, nonprofit organizations... -
NewsbriefsR.I.’S BEACON MUTUAL UNDER SCRUTINY
Rhode Island's leading workers' compensation carrier is facing an... -
FeaturesLloyd’s to sue Aon, Benfield over World Trade Center policy
Lloyd's is on the verge of suing two of its largest brokers, Aon and... -
FeaturesThe value of insurance-to-value often overlooked
When underwriting for commercial properties, insurers need to obtain... -
FeaturesGlobally, one size does not fit all
As trade barriers fall and innovations in technology continue at a... -
FeaturesRates for D.C. taxis fall under 6-month policies
Insurance rates for taxicabs in the District of Columbia are being... -
FeaturesConn. trucker and victims battle insurer over certificate
Lawsuits stemming from a deadly crash at the base of Avon Mountain in... -
FeaturesVirginia lawmakers weigh three transportation funding options
Virginia House Republicans have offered a $2 billion, four-year... -
FeaturesTeflon, nanotechnology, welding fumes: environmental risks abound
Anticipating and assessing risk, along with defining and assigning... -
FeaturesRetailers challenge benefit mandates in Md., N.Y.
A group of retailers has filed suits challenging laws in Maryland and... -
NewsbriefsWHEN THE NONPROFIT
While nobody wants to report a loss, there are several insurers that... -
FeaturesN.Y. Senator Schumer criticizes Allstate’s metro-area retreat
New York State's largest provider of homeowners insurance should...
National Coverage
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FeaturesSpecial Report: Commercial Auto
Rental firms can take advantage of financial liability laws to limit... -
FeaturesSpecial Report: E&S Snapshot Survey
Excess and surplus lines wholesalers see a steady wave of growth in... -
FeaturesBy Christopher L. Pesce
What lies beneath the surface of a yacht policy? Commonly overlooked... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
While corporate America has made dramatic gains in workplace safety,... -
FeaturesS&P reports favorable workers’ comp outlook
The outlook for the U.S. workers' compensation sector in 2006 is... -
FeaturesBroker acquisitions remain active; stock prices drop slightly
Stock Prices: After four straight months of gains in the brokerage... -
FeaturesWhat E&S brokers pay
More than three-quarters (77%) of wholesalers and brokers said that... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Record $1.6 billion deal ends litigation, creates 'new path' for... -
FeaturesAIG to cover workers’ comp errors
As part of its record $1.6 billion overall settlement with state and... -
FeaturesLiquidated Mission claimants to get $530 million
California's Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO) will... -
FeaturesAIG affirms ban against contingency compensation; N.Y. insurance chief Mills disagrees with Spitzer
Producers should no longer expect contingent commissions from... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Auto
Unusual circumstances surround dropped sale of Universal Underwriters... -
FeaturesSpotlight: Yachts & Boats
Modern-day ancient mariners Collector boat owners love their wooden... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
Hiring a relative as an agency producer Hiring a relative can be a...
