In this Issue
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FeaturesWhat Employers Need to Know About Conn.’s New Civil Union Law
Connecticut recently became the first state to voluntarily adopt... -
FeaturesCold War Erupts in Mass. Over Governor’s Auto Insurance Reforms
A Cold War has erupted in Massachusetts over of all things, the... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
MASSACHUSETTS CAR NAMES COMMERCIAL CARRIERS: Commonwealth Auto... -
FeaturesMd. Lawsuit Charges Flood Insurance Conspiracy to Low-Ball Claims
More than 140 claimants are suing federal flood insurance officials... -
FeaturesFor Mutuals, SOX Rules Don’t Fit
Crucial differences between public and mutual insurers cause the... -
Features
OneBeacon Insurance Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of White... -
FeaturesReturn-to-Work to Become Challenge as Workforce Continues to Mature
The workers' compensation system must prepare for a big boom in older... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Fearless Marketing
Few professionals understand more than insurance agents how... -
NewsbriefsCAR NAMES COMMERCIAL CARRIERS:
Commonwealth Auto Reinsurers has advanced its new commercial auto... -
NewsbriefsCONN. RESTRICTS CELL PHONES:
Connecticut is slated to become the third state to prohibit drivers... -
NewsbriefsNIGHTCLUB VICTIMS’ BENEFITS CLEARED:
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has lifted a stay on the payment of... -
NewsbriefsSENATE TIGHTENS ‘DO NOT CALL’ LAW:
The New York State Senate gave final legislative approval to... -
NewsbriefsCLAIM FROM 9-11 OPPOSED:
Responding to a new claim by the Port Authority of New York and New... -
NewsbriefsFRAUD UNIT UNDER SCRUTINY:
New Jersey's award-winning office created to root out insurance fraud... -
NewsbriefsDISASTER AID TOPS $3.4 MILLION:
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Federal... -
NewsbriefsEHRLICH PULLS POLICE GOGGLES:
Maryland state police will not be using night vision equipment to spy... -
RatingsAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
RatingsArgonaut Group Raised
S&P raised its counterparty credit rating on Argonaut Group Inc. to... -
RatingsSelective Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A+"... -
RatingsSafeway Group Members Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings to "A"... -
Editor's NoteFearless Marketing
Few professionals understand more than insurance agents how... -
FeaturesWhat Employers Need to Know About Conn.’s New Civil Union Law
Connecticut recently became the first state to voluntarily adopt... -
Parting ShotsFor Mutuals, SOX Rules Don’t Fit
Crucial differences between public and mutual insurers cause the... -
FeaturesCold War Erupts in Mass. Over Governor’s Auto Insurance Reforms
A Cold War has erupted in Massachusetts over of all things, the... -
FeaturesMd. Lawsuit Charges Flood Insurance Conspiracy to Low-Ball Claims
More than 140 claimants are suing federal flood insurance officials... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Kevin Rehnberg OneBeacon Insurance Group, a wholly owned subsidiary... -
FeaturesReturn-to-Work to Become Challenge as Workforce Continues to Mature
The workers' compensation system must prepare for a big boom in older... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
FeaturesFive Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims
Five Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesScandal: Now What? Nothing!
When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations against giant insurance... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Profit-based Commissions Align Interests, Increase Competition,... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
NAIC Seeks Uniform Approach; N.Y. Agrees to Pull its Separate Form...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCompanies Deliver Public Relations Pitch
So just how does an industry respond to negative publicity? A number... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesNet Premiums Contingent Direct
The Top 20 Property Liability Insurers in Contingent Commissions Paid... -
FeaturesOnline Comments
The reader comments listed below were posted on Insurance Journal's... -
FeaturesAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
FeaturesStates Say Joint Bank-Insurer Regulatory Efforts Pay Dividends
Joint efforts of insurance and banking regulators over the past... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Contingent commissions based on insurer profitability align the... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
State insurance regulators moved closer to final adoption of model... -
FeaturesBy Cynthia Beisiegel
Scandal: Now What? Nothing! When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations... -
FeaturesMitch Dunford
Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell. For many... -
FeaturesZero Tolerance: Agency Mistakes are No Longer Acceptable
There is an abundance of material offering insurance agents advice... -
Features• Groups having fun on the course
Our nationwide golf issue will be published on August 8, 2005. Please... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
FeaturesEnhanced Online Policy Access
The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies expanded its...
