April 19, 2004
Insurance Journal East Magazine
Insurance Journal East Magazine
2004 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople and Places
Thomas Bradley Schaumburg, Ill.-based commercial lines insurer Zurich... -
FeaturesGetting the Return On Your Technology Investment
Three trends dominate the agency agenda today: customers, competition... -
Cover StoryWho (Almost) Murdered the Program’
Program business in the current hard market is not quite dead, but... -
RatingsTravelers Downgraded; St. Paul Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating to "A+"... -
RatingsAmerican Modern Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A+"... -
RatingsCincinnati Financial Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength ratings of the... -
FeaturesNow What! A Look Back at Lessons Learned from the 1990s
When we look back at the 90s in the property/casualty business, we... -
On The StreetWarren Buffett-A Very Special American Icon
Warren Buffet may be only the second richest man in the world (around... -
FeaturesMission Impossible: How to Succeed in Program Business
Many people in our industry believe program business cannot be... -
FeaturesProgram Business: A Little Up Front Review Will Save You Headaches Later
There has been a significant increase in retail brokers looking to... -
Editor's NoteSilent Heroes
Andy Wood, a safety consultant and trainer for workers' compensation... -
FeaturesMass. Consumer Advocate D’Amato Questions Benefits of Competition
The first thing the insurance industry should know about Steve... -
FeaturesMaine Property Measure Goes Beyond Market Assistance Plan
Maine insurers are not thrilled that the state is on the verge of... -
FeaturesNew Jersey Contractor Registration Includes Insurance Requirement
The New Jersey Senate has given approval to the "Contractor... -
NewsbriefsR.I. Bill Seeks Commissioner Post:
Rhode Island Reps. Joanne Giannini, Arhur Handy, Charlene Lima, Peter... -
NewsbriefsR.I. Gov. Seeks Med-Mal Caps:
Gov. Don Carcieri has proposed capping the amount of money medical... -
NewsbriefsMaine Seeks Health Vendor:
Maine's Dirigo' board has voted to seek bidders interested in making... -
NewsbriefsMass. Gov. Vows Action on Auto:
Gov. Mitt Romney vowed to introduce a plan to introduce competitive... -
NewsbriefsN.J. Dollar Policies Selling Fast:
The number of drivers enrolled in the Dollar-a-Day auto insurance... -
NewsbriefsN.J. Woman, 72, Sentenced in Scam:
A Philadelphia judge sentenced an elderly woman to 12 years of... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. File-and-Use Law Upheld:
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that the state... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. Comptroller Drops Subpoena:
New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi said he has withdrawn his... -
NewsbriefsResidual Size Tied to Rating Laws:
An analysis conducted by the Property Casualty Insurers Association... -
FeaturesMaine Agents Told Markets, InsurBanc, IIABA Enjoying Spring Growth
Speakers at this year's annual meeting of the Maine Insurance Agents... -
FeaturesAutomakers’ Product Could Help Prevent Drowsy-Driving Crashes
Volvo is trying to retain its image as a leader in safety with new... -
FeaturesThe Costly Reality: 10 Myths of Uninsured Americans
If members of Congress want to make a "serious dent" in reducing the... -
FeaturesISO Symbols Rate Liability By Make and Model
Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) has introduced a personal auto... -
Parting ShotsProgram Specialists Work Together For Success
"We must all hang together or assuredly we will all hang...
