In this Issue
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Cover StoryThe Hidden Power Behind the Massachusetts Makeover
If Massachusetts were to ever elect its insurance commissioner,... -
Editor's NoteIf It Ain’t Brokered, Don’t Fix It
Thoughts on the charges and investigations triggered by New York... -
FeaturesD.C.’s Mirel Takes Issue with Spitzer’s Approach vs. Industry
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's style of attacking an... -
FeaturesMarsh Seeks Advantage with ‘Transparent’ Business Plan
The day after sacking its chief executive officer, Marsh & McLennan... -
FeaturesLawyers Clash in Opening of Second World Trade Center Coverage Trial
Lawyers in the second World Trade Center insurance trial clashed... -
NewsbriefsMASS. FAIR PLAN SEEKS RATE HIKE:
The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association... -
NewsbriefsCOMMERCE PRICES MASS. REFORMS:
The Commerce Insurance Company, the largest writer of private... -
NewsbriefsMARSH CALLED TO N.Y. HEARING NOV. 23:
New York Superintendent of Insurance Gregory V. Serio said that his... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. COASTAL MARKET RESTORED:
While affordability is still an issue, insurance coverage is now... -
NewsbriefsN.J. GOV. AVOIDS AGENCY CONFLICT:
A retired federal judge will oversee state New jersey Senate... -
NewsbriefsN.J. CONVICTS ON RACKETEERING:
New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that a Union... -
NewsbriefsPA. ADVANCES MED-MAL SUBSIDY:
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a bill that... -
NewsbriefsPA. INSURERS BEAT MURDER CLAIMS:
Two insurance companies are not obligated to pay claims for a... -
NewsbriefsVA. GETS FEDERAL STORM AID:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency... -
NewsbriefsVA. FARM BUREAU AIDS FLORIDA:
The Richmond-based Virginia Farm Bureau's longtime slogan--Helping... -
NewsbriefsMD. WEIGHS MED-MAL MEASURE
Legislation designed to offer doctors immediate relief from increases... -
FeaturesAt Big I, Insurer CEOs Assess Impact of Hurricanes
Insurance company leaders hope the industry will respond rationally... -
FeaturesEncompass Chief in Mass. Hopes Reformers Enjoy Red Sox-Like Success
Andrew J. Carpentier's Quincy, Massachusetts office is plastered with... -
FeaturesStates Coordinate Responses via NAIC
As commissioners and attorneys general in state after state announced... -
FeaturesStates Get Tough on Parents with Underage Drinking Liability Laws
Lenient parents best beware: A new generation of tough laws make... -
Parting ShotsFew Bad Actors Unfairly Tarnish Reputation of Industry
By now, you probably are aware that insurance broker Marsh & McLennan... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Robert Loiselle At the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island's... -
FeaturesEnhancing Communication Skills
An insurance agency's main function is to serve as the conduit to... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal When Selling Business Insurance
Every business insurance prospect yearns to be treated as an... -
RatingsMarsh & McLennan Cos. Lowered
Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its counterparty credit... -
RatingsWillis Placed on Credit Watch Neg
S&P placed its "BBB-" counterparty credit rating on Willis Group... -
RatingsAon Corp. Lowered
S&P lowered its counterparty credit rating on Aon Corp. to "BBB+/A-2"... -
RatingsFireman’s Fund Downgraded
S&P lowered its counterparty and financial strength ratings on... -
Cover StoryIt’s a Wonderful Bank
Community banks have come a long way since Jimmy Stewart's character... -
FeaturesFor Farm Mutuals, Mergers May be ‘Good, Bad or Ugly’ but Still Worth Considering
One mutual insurance company merger works out like a dream, while...
