In this Issue
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FeaturesA few tidbits to know when writing yacht policies
Defining agreed value, actual cash value, replacement cost, and... -
FeaturesInsuring energy risks for profit isn’t getting any easier
Recent experiences need to be translated into quality underwriting... -
FeaturesWagging the dog
Reinsurance woes send primary carriers scrambling Until recently the... -
FeaturesTarget Markets leaders see now as good time to shop proven programs
TMPAA's Thompson, Siefert discuss today's program business... -
NewsbriefsCHUBB CHUGS ALONG IN THE 2ND QUARTER
The Chubb Corporation reported that net income in the second quarter... -
CurrentsHouse bill would establish national disaster commission with agent member
Legislation that would establish a bipartisan national commission... -
CurrentsIs the U.S. prepared for a cyber catastrophe? Business executives say, ‘no’
Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs... -
Cover StoryProgram Snapshots
Program business comes in all shapes and sizes--even definitions.... -
FeaturesNew breed of pampered pet services creates market for insurers
With pet-friendly hotels, doggie happy hours and pet massages... -
Features‘Mom & Pop’ dry cleaning market hangs on environmental issues
While franchises and large company mergers have changed the landscape... -
FeaturesGrowth in retail shopping centers a boon for insurance brokers
When the going gets tough, the tough go ... shopping! Judging by the... -
FeaturesA lot can happen in the auto dealers’ insurance market
Even with a wave of consolidation through the industry, the number of... -
FeaturesPlenty of room in still-growing self-storage program market
Randy Tipton, president of Universal Insurance Facilities... -
Minding Your BusinessCoaches help teams and players rise to the top
n_27_coaches.xtg Coaching, when implemented at an organizational... -
CurrentsProtecting your most valuable assets overseas
Foreign voluntary workers' compensation, kidnap & ransom, and... -
CurrentsCongressional hearing held on terrorism and insurance
Agents, risk managers and insurers press Congress for long-term TRIA... -
CurrentsDirectors and officers market ripe for U.K. buyers
There are small but significant gains to be made for insureds in the... -
CurrentsSt. Paul Travelers’ 2nd quarter profits dip 9%
Insurer St. Paul Traveler's Companies Inc. said its profit fell 9... -
FeaturesDon’t rush the courtship
Partnerships with community organizations may help reduce risk, boost... -
CurrentsSample Partnership
State Farm has launched a series of initiatives to expand its markets... -
CurrentsEmployers’ workers’ comp costs rose faster than benefit payments in 2004
Employers' costs for workers' compensation grew faster than combined... -
NewsbriefsNEARLY 29% OF EMPLOYEES UNPRODUCTIVE
Nearly 29 percent of company time in America is unproductive,... -
Editor's NoteKick start my heart … but don’t steal my ‘bike’
A refrain from an old tune by Motley Crew probably sums up the... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
The Insurance Information Institute has promoted Dr. Robert P.... -
CurrentsMissing computer holding personal data of 540,000 people found
A computer that went missing with the personal information of as many... -
CurrentsOptional Federal Charter ‘legislation of the worst kind,’ says PIA exec
The National Insurance Act of 2006 would undermine key insurance... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Builder's Risk Program Nuts & Bolts: Praetorian Financial Group, a... -
FeaturesLinda Watters
Michigan Insurance Director of Insurance Linda Watters wants to make... -
FeaturesGet your motor runnin’ — not stolen
Most motorcycles taken in California, Ohio comes in fifth, Indiana in... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Mich. jury acquits man of charges when several become sick after... -
FeaturesMarine market responds to stressed catastrophic property coverage
A recent Wall Street Journal story proclaimed, "As Hurricane Season... -
CurrentsAllstate beats Wall Street projections, Q2 profit up by 5 percent
Allstate Corp. said recently that growth in premiums and stronger... -
CurrentsIll. Attorney General holds identity theft summit, state ranks 10th
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently convened the... -
FeaturesMarine dredging carries unique challenges
Dredging and related marine contracting present unique challenges for...
National Coverage
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FeaturesInsuring energy risks for profit isn’t getting any easier
Underwriting energy risks is not for the faint-hearted, even during... -
FeaturesNearly 29% of employees unproductive
Nearly 29 percent of company time in America is unproductive,... -
FeaturesBest’s 2006 European review highlights common industry concerns
For the insurance industry, global controversies tend to obscure some... -
FeaturesProtecting your most valuable assets overseas
A business has many valuable assets, but perhaps none as critical to... -
FeaturesCongressional hearing held on terrorism and insurance
News Currents Two U.S. House subcommittees-the Committee on Financial... -
FeaturesChubb chugsalong in 2nd quarter
The Chubb Corporation reported that net income in the second quarter... -
FeaturesGrowth in retail shopping centers a boon for insurance brokers
When the going gets tough, the tough go … shopping! Judging by... -
FeaturesPlenty of room in still-growing self-storage program market
Randy Tipton, president of Universal Insurance Facilities... -
FeaturesIs the U.S. prepared for a cyber catastrophe? Business executives say, ‘no’
News Currents Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and... -
FeaturesDirectors and officers market ripe for U.K. buyers
There are small but significant gains to be made for insureds in the... -
FeaturesNew breed of pampered pet services creates market for insurers
With pet-friendly hotels, doggie happy hours and pet massages... -
FeaturesWagging the dog
Until recently the reinsurance world was a galaxy far, far away. That... -
FeaturesA few tidbits to know when writing yacht policies
It is an unfortunate fact that while yacht insurance policies are... -
Features‘Mom & Pop’ dry cleaning market hangs on environmental issues
While franchises and large company mergers have changed the landscape... -
FeaturesProgram Snapshots
Program business comes in all shapes and sizes—even... -
FeaturesA lot can happen in the auto dealers’ insurance market
Even with a wave of consolidation through the industry, the number of... -
FeaturesMarine dredging carries unique challenges
Dredging and related marine contracting present unique challenges for... -
FeaturesDon’t rush the courtship
If understanding and pricing risk are the essence of insurance, then... -
FeaturesEmployers’ workers’ comp costs rose faster than benefit payments in 2004
News Currents Employers' costs for workers' compensation grew faster... -
News BriefsSt. Paul Travelers’ 2nd quarter profits dip 9%
Insurer St. Paul Traveler's Companies Inc. said its profit fell 9... -
FeaturesTarget Markets leaders see now as good time to shop proven programs
Despite soft market conditions, program carriers are less than... -
FeaturesHouse bill would establish national disaster commission with agent member
Legislation that would establish a bipartisan national commission... -
Minding Your BusinessCoaches help teams and players rise to the top
How many professional athletes get to the top without a coach?...
