In this Issue
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FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Environmental Liability
When used correctly, finite re can fill environmental liability gap... -
FeaturesN.J. court upholds legitimacy of claims-made policy where insured rejected retroactive coverage
In what lawyers say is a precedent-setting decision, a New Jersey... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Real-time has come
Prompt adoption by agencies of the technology is important because... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Beacon Mutual bill advances over R.I. Gov. Carcieri's opposition... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
One-third of all auto insurance premium fees are to be dedicated to... -
FeaturesState DWP Surplus Ratio
Surplus Supporting Homeowners Market (80%) MA $980 M $32 B 32.9... -
TOC10 Old R.I.’s new outlook
10 Old R.I.'s new outlook Investors aim to bring back Pawtucket... -
FeaturesVermont Mutual latest to be driven off Cape Cod
While the Massachusetts insurance regulator is warning about problems... -
Cover StoriesA BETTER BEACON MUTUAL?
VIRGINIA'S ROAD PLAN Gov. says drivers should pay MASS. STORM WARNING... -
FeaturesDelaware seeks new workers’ comp classes
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn has asked Delaware... -
TOC6 Virginia’s new highway plan
Gov. Tim Keane explains why drivers will pay 6 N.J. looks back at... -
People & PlacesPeople
United America Indemnity Ltd.'s board of directors has selected... -
Closing QuoteRhode Island Beacon Mutual’s looks to write next chapter
Beacon Mutual remains a non-profit. Beacon remains Rhode Island... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Condominium Associations Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Mass. needs new insurance capital to weather big storm The... -
Minding Your BusinessAgency value and price–what sellers can expect to put in their pocket
Today there is constant attention by those asking agency owners to... -
Cover StoryWho is worth what?
Last year was not a big year for raises in independent insurance... -
FeaturesLloyd’s disconnects troubled Kinnect technology
Ultimately "all the King's horses and all the King's men" couldn't... -
CurrentsRisk models show industry burden under TRIA
The extension of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act represents... -
FeaturesHarvesting value: revaluation revolution comes to farms lines
Is the valuation revolution coming to farm insurance? For several... -
CurrentsGovernment estimates its cost under terrorism insurance extension
The Congressional Budget Office is projecting a government cost of... -
FeaturesQuestion is not whether to buy umbrella… but how much
It seems that every risk today has a big exposure, regardless of size... -
FeaturesOrganized crime targets cargo containers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conservatively estimates that... -
Currents64% of firms suffer loss due to cyber incidents
The FBI reports that 9 out of 10 organizations in the country are... -
FeaturesCaution: Motor truck cargo insurance not for rookies
Transportation insurance and, more specifically, motor truck cargo... -
CurrentsRisk models show industry burden under TRIA
The extension of the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act represents... -
FeaturesHow courts are viewing motor carrier cargo disputes
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the BMC-32... -
FeaturesQuestion is not whether to buy umbrella… but how much
It seems that every risk today has a big exposure, regardless of size... -
FeaturesWhat happens when the excess carrier goes under
Analysis of one typical large company's 65 years of excess casualty... -
NewsbriefsTREASURY CLARIFIES LIABILITY UNDER TERRORISM REINSURANCE
Insurers writing monoline farm policies and incidental professional... -
NewsbriefsD&O EXCESS LIMITS UP BUT PREMIUMS DOWN
Directors and officers liability insurance capacity leveled off at... -
Editor's NoteReal-time has come
Imagine going online to receive competing rates for an account from... -
NewsbriefsDELAWARE SEEKS NEW WORKERS’ COMP CLASSES
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn has asked Delaware... -
NewsbriefsWELDERS WIN MARYLAND POLLUTION RULING
Maryland's highest court has handed a victory to the welding industry... -
FeaturesMass. needs new insurance capital to weather big storm
The Massachusetts economy could be battered if a major storm were to... -
FeaturesWhen used correctly, finite re can fill environmental liability gap
Aon's Bennink sees need for 'tarnished' product growing as property... -
Parting ShotsRhode Island Beacon Mutual’s looks to write next chapter
Nearly 15 years ago, Rhode Island employers faced an uncertain... -
FeaturesN.J. court upholds legitimacy of claims-made policy where insured rejected retroactive coverage
In what lawyers say is a precedent-setting decision, a New Jersey... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
United America Indemnity Ltd.'s board of directors has selected... -
NewsbriefsVERMONT MUTUAL LATEST TO BE DRIVEN OFF CAPE COD
While the Massachusetts insurance regulator is warning about problems... -
FeaturesBeacon Mutual bill advances over R.I. Gov. Carcieri’s opposition
Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri lost the first round in this year's... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Condominium Associations Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCautionary tale on switching cargo
Agents new to the transportation insurance field must be careful of... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Umbrella
It seems that every risk today has a big exposure, regardless of size... -
FeaturesLloyd’s disconnects troubled Kinnect technology
Ultimately "all the King's horses and all the King's men" couldn't... -
FeaturesGovernment estimates its cost under terrorism insurance extension
The Congressional Budget Office is projecting a government cost of... -
FeaturesCloser Look: Motor Carrier Cargo
Producers advised to work closely with a wholesaler or carrier that... -
FeaturesCloser Look: Motor Carrier Cargo
Although the Carmack Amendment provides that the cargo owner's sole... -
FeaturesSpotlight: Farm & Ranch
Harvesting value: revaluation revolution comes to farm lines Bringing... -
Features2005 delivers mixed bag for property/casualty brokers
Stock Prices: In terms of stock prices for property and casualty... -
FeaturesOrganized crime targets cargo containers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conservatively estimates that... -
FeaturesD&O excess limits up but premiums down
Directors and officers liability insurance capacity leveled off at... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Risk models show industry burden under TRIA The extension of the... -
FeaturesCompensation overall
Last year was not a big year for raises in independent insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Viruses and worms cost the most, accounting for $12 million of the... -
FeaturesSPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Umbrella
Insolvencies have left numerous corporations with uncollectible... -
Features2005 Agency Salary Survey
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FeaturesTreasury clarifies liability under terrorism reinsurance
Insurers writing monoline farm policies and incidental professional... -
Minding Your BusinessMinding Your Business
Agency value and price-what sellers can expect to put in their pocket...
