January 23, 2006
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
2006 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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News BriefsNews Briefs
Conn. Democrats eye merger of departments Senate Democratic leaders... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Lloyd's urges end to U.S. insurance 'protectionism' The U.S. should... -
Closing QuoteN.Y.’s workers’ comp system’s not working
Many suits formerly brought under the employers liability section of... -
FeaturesEarlybird Forecast
Record catastrophe losses will weigh heavily on 2005's underwriting... -
FeaturesSales Management
We've all heard the adage: Time is money. Indeed, if you treat your... -
FeaturesWal-Mart may challenge Md. law on health benefits
Maryland became the first state to pass legislation requiring retail... -
FeaturesProductivity Poll
Insurance buyers see increasing value from reducing their total cost... -
FeaturesWAL-MART WHACKED
AGENTS' EXPANDING LIABILITY 'One-stop' shop warnings HOW TO FIX N.Y.... -
FeaturesAging baby boomers will mean more
rehabilitation centers. E&S market ready for some uncertainty Some... -
Features
People Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., has selected R. Steven... -
FeaturesErrors & Omissions
Property casualty insurance agents and brokers are being exposed to... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Bollinger, MLW Services Bollinger Inc. has acquired MLW Services Inc.... -
FeaturesR.I.’s Beacon Mutual pursues rate cuts, restructuring plan
Beacon Mutual, Rhode Island's biggest workers' compensation writer... -
New MarketsNew Markets
New Markets Identity Recovery Coverage - Personal Lines Nuts & Bolts:... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
From New England to Virginia, courts and juries made insurance... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Parties far apart on Mass. homeowners' residual market rates Hearings... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
N.Y. shuts comp trusts Two of New York's 70 workers compensation... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Sea change
One decried a system in which wealthy waterfront property owners are... -
NewsbriefsCONN. DEMOCRATS EYE MERGER OF DEPARTMENTS
Senate Democratic leaders in Hartford have come up with several... -
FeaturesWal-Mart may challenge Md. law on health benefits
Maryland became the first state to pass legislation requiring retail... -
FeaturesFrom New England to Virginia, courts and juries made insurance headlines
Up and down the East coast, much of the most interesting local... -
FeaturesE&S market ready for some uncertainty
Some price hardening possible due to hurricanes; new opportunities... -
New MarketsIdentity Recovery Coverage – Personal Lines
Nuts & Bolts: Merchants Insurance Group introduced a newly expanded... -
New MarketsExcess Liability Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: AIG Excess Casualty, a division of American Home... -
New MarketsEmployment Practices Liability
Nuts & Bolts: CNA updated its suite of management and professional... -
New MarketsContractor’s Pollution Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Burns & Wilcox launched a new environmental program... -
NewsbriefsDRIVING PERSONAL LINES ‘ALSO-RANS’ FROM THE MARKET
Dozens of insurers will exit the personal property/casualty industry... -
FeaturesProducers’ own liability grows as their clients expand
Property casualty insurance agents and brokers are being exposed to... -
Features2006 looking good already for P/C industry
Record catastrophe losses will weigh heavily on 2005's underwriting... -
FeaturesBuyers value productivity savings across multiple commercial lines
Insurance buyers see increasing value from reducing their total cost... -
NewsbriefsWAUSAU POLL HIGHLIGHTS:
For the second year in a row, executives from upper mid-sized... -
FeaturesSuccessful selling starts with setting priorities
We've all heard the adage: Time is money. Indeed, if you treat your... -
FeaturesN.Y.’s workers’ comp system’s not working
N.Y. State ranks high in workers' comp costs while its benefits are... -
FeaturesA seriously shaken reinsurance industry rebuilds
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesEnhanced IJ Broadcasting enlivens insurance news
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
The year 2005 is looking like it was a relatively good one with solid... -
FeaturesCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesSeven ways to benefit by trading with other agents
Some days it seems that you are in battle with every person who sells... -
FeaturesNew entrants join race for surplus lines share
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
FeaturesWhy independent agents like backyard brokers
In today's business world, it's rare to hear a live voice on the... -
FeaturesRegulatory modernization tops industry’s legislative agenda for 2006
With the extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, passage of... -
Editor's NoteSea change
One decried a system in which wealthy waterfront property owners are... -
FeaturesLloyd’s urges end to U.S. insurance ‘protectionism’
The U.S. should remove existing trade barriers to permit foreign... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. SHUTS COMP TRUSTS
Two of New York's 70 workers compensation self-insurance trusts are... -
NewsbriefsVIRGINIA COMP RATES UP
Virginia officials have approved changes that will increase overall... -
FeaturesR.I.’s Beacon Mutual pursues rate cuts, restructuring plan
Beacon Mutual, Rhode Island's biggest workers' compensation writer... -
FeaturesParties far apart on Mass. homeowners’ residual market rates
Hearings to decide rates for the homeowners' insurance residual... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., has selected R. Steven Orr to...
National Coverage
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FeaturesConnecticut
Welcome to Insurance Journal's 2006 National Directory of Excess,... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Regulatory modernization tops industry's legislative agenda for 2006... -
Carrier WatchCommercial lines carriers continue to impress; M&A activity up slightly
Stock Prices: Commercial lines stocks advanced for the second... -
FeaturesPersonal lines looking fine, thanks to fewer accidents and price changes
I.I.I. JOINT P/C FORUM: Outside Looking In - Left to right: V.J.... -
FeaturesExcess, Surplus & Specialty
Main Street E&S: Why independent agents like backyard brokers In... -
FeaturesReinsurance Outlook
Although Katrina is long gone, the clouds of misfortune she and her... -
FeaturesCLOSER LOOK: Excess, Surplus & Specialty
XL, Rockhill and GMAC RE jockey for market share with established... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Aon's Political Risk Map shows an unsafe world U.S.-based companies... -
FeaturesTechnology Bits
Insurance Journal has launched IJ Broadcasting, an enhanced section... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyGrowing Your Property Casualty Agency
When you encounter an account you can't competitively place, instead...
