In this Issue
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FeaturesLearn from the Pros-Common Attributes of Successful Agencies
You're a 15 handicap on the links. Your swing isn't perfect, but you... -
Cover StoryAll Wrapped Up in Workers’ Comp
No surprise, but with the first quarter of 2004 drawing to a close,... -
FeaturesHazard in the Workplace: OSHA Identifies Businesses with Highest Injury Rates
High hazard industries pay high workers' comp premiums for increased... -
FeaturesProducer Compensation Plans – What Should You Pay and Why’
A key factor to the success of an agency is the way producers are... -
FeaturesLawyers and Reforming the U.S. Legal System
The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Shakespeare's... -
RatingsAmerican Phys. Assurance Lowered
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its counterparty credit... -
RatingsHighmark Ratings, Outlooks Revised
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the majority of the financial strength ratings... -
RatingsArgonaut Group Affirmed, Outlook Stable
S&P affirmed its ratings on Argonaut Group Inc. and its insurance... -
FeaturesLittle Relief in Sight for Tight Longshore Marketplace
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act was first passed in 1927, and... -
FeaturesTerrorism and TRIA – What’s in Store for the Future’
Two years later, fate of the historic act remains unknown If a camel... -
Editor's NoteTogetherness
What's this country coming to? Twice in the past few weeks compromise... -
FeaturesMaryland Chief Presses for Changes to Flood Program
Driven by complaints from victims of Hurricane Isabel, Maryland... -
FeaturesMass. Eyes Fla.-style Hurricane Fund to Ease Coastal Homeowners Crisis
Massachusetts officials, searching for ways to ease a homeowners... -
FeaturesBetter Workers’ Comp Underwriting Needed, AMCOMP Members Told
Workers' compensation executives from across the nation gathered last... -
FeaturesWorkers in Mass., Pa. Fare Better After Injuries Than In Other States
Injured workers located in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania report more... -
NewsbriefsCONNECTICUT CLEARS ST. PAUL-TRAVELERS:
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Susan Cogswell has approved the... -
NewsbriefsMAINE REAPPOINTS IUPPA:
Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has reappointed Alessandro A. Iuppa as... -
NewsbriefsCONN. COURT LIMITS EMOTIONAL AWARDS:
A recent ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court has resulted in what... -
NewsbriefsMASS. INSURER SUES OVER HIGH RISKS:
Hanover Insurance Co, a unit of Allmerica, has upped the stakes in... -
NewsbriefsNEW HAMPSHIRE ENHANCES DAMAGES:
A New Hampshire judge or jury can decide whether to award enhanced... -
NewsbriefsRHODE ISLAND TO RETRY LEAD-PAINT SUIT:
A jury will hear the retrial in Rhode Island of a landmark lawsuit... -
NewsbriefsNEW JERSEY EYES CHARITABLE IMMUNITY:
Sex abuse victims in New Jersey would be able to seek damages from... -
NewsbriefsNEW YORK WC BOARD CUTS APPEALS:
The New York State Workers' Compensation Board's office of appeals... -
NewsbriefsNEW YORK FACES HIGH GOP COSTS:
The New York City's police department's security costs at this... -
NewsbriefsUSF&G NOW BALTIMORE HOTEL:
The historic USF&G Corp. building, once destined for demolition, has... -
New MarketsSpecialized Truck Equipment
Nuts & Bolts: With its newly enhanced STEP SPICE policy endorsement,... -
New MarketsCommercial Tenant’s Glass Policy
Nuts & Bolts: Massplate Glass Insurance Agency solves the problem of... -
New MarketsCommercial Property, Liability, Crime
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has updated its... -
New MarketsFine Dining Program
Nuts & Bolts: Axiom Insurance Managers is offering a new Fine Dining... -
New MarketsPackage and Commercial Auto
Nuts & Bolts: Superior Access Insurance Services Inc. is offering a... -
FeaturesTrusting in Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Programs
For larger risks, a self-insurance plan might be the right fit As... -
FeaturesPennsylvania: Home to Gene Kelly, Liberty Bell and Hershey Chocolate
The states boasts a good homeowners loss ratio and a diversified... -
Parting ShotsSelecting the Right Company Partner for Workers’ Comp Pays Dividends
First, this article is not about "parting shots." When I hear this... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Alan Ring Insurance Journal announced the promotion of Alan M. Ring...
