February 11, 2008
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Small Business Insurance/BOPs; Claims
In this Issue
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FeaturesAIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January... -
FeaturesFrom Insurance to Candy
For former insurance pro, life really is a box of chocolates Although... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesWis. Senate Squeaks Through Bill to Ban Credit Scoring
With the 2008 legislative sessions now in full swing, many states are... -
FeaturesAllstate 4Q Profit Falls 37 Percent
Hit by an increase in catastrophe losses, Northbrook, Ill.-based... -
Editor's NoteHall of Shame Scams Shocking
The Coalition reports that nearly one of four Americans say it's ok... -
FeaturesDeclarations
Prison Inmates File Suit "Many clients believe they have lung... -
People & PlacesPeople
Susan Doyle has been named president and COO of Wisconsin-based... -
It FiguresIt Figures
214 Million Some statistics from the Society of American Florists... -
FeaturesUp in Smoke No More
States aim to prevent residential fires by requiring 'fire safe'... -
Fraud RoundupTeacher, Gypsy, Even an Insurance Agent Make Fraud Hall of Shame List
A glass-eating gypsy, a teacher who faked terminal cancer, and an...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWillis-Marsh? A Firm ‘No Comment’ But Rumors Persist
The rumors, and at this point that's all they are, apparently started... -
Minding Your BusinessState Your Mission, Values and Vision for Success
It's that time of year again; planning time for a great 2008! The key... -
FeaturesGet it in Writing
When it comes to settling claims, vendor contracts solidify a... -
FeaturesDemocrats Blast FDA Labeling Rule as Liability Shield for Drug Makers
Proposed rules limit when drug manufacturers can change warnings... -
News CurrentsGovernment Report Urges Changes in Wind, Flood Damage Determinations
GAO finds fault with coverage exclusions in policies and lack of data... -
FeaturesInsurers Must Focus on Opportunities; Avoid Price Wars to Stay Profitable
Margin compression and continued pricing erosion will put increasing... -
FeaturesJudge Sentences Milberg Weiss Lawyer for Class-Action Kickbacks
Retired attorney Lazar, first of seven from firm to plead guilty,... -
FeaturesHome-Based Business Boom
The risks of remote workplaces Americans' houses have increasingly... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Turns Away Lawsuit Against Banks by Enron Investors
In light of recent Stoneridge ruling, court sends case back to 9th... -
FeaturesBOP Opportunities Abound in Fla., Ga., N.C., Texas and Wash.
The U.S. business owners policy (BOP) market consists of nearly 21...
