July 24, 2006
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
2006 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Ill. Attorney General sues Liberty Mutual for alleged bid-rigging... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Ill. Doc, employee face fraud charges A Macomb, Ill. physician and an... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Former FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Professional Liability Program Nuts & Bolts: London American Profess-... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Exemption protection
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last month received testimony on... -
Features
People Suburban Chicago-based Property Casualty Insurers Association... -
Closing QuoteWhy surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
The AAMGA is an international trade association comprised of 503... -
FeaturesInd. county employees learn records stolen in computer theft
The names, birthdates and Social Security numbers of about 1,200... -
FeaturesRiding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
Analyzing the economic rhymes and reasons of soft and hard market... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
In today's marketplace insurers are moving towards a case-managed,... -
FeaturesCase Law Watch
ARBITRATION Allstate Insurance Company v. Great American Insurance... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Berkshire Hathaway, Iscar Berkshire Hathaway completed the... -
FeaturesStates may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
The change may make it easier, more attractive for non-U.S. based... -
FeaturesKeeping afloat with flood insurance resources
FloodSmart.gov provides easy way for agents to stay up-to-date on... -
FeaturesStrong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
Stock Prices: Insurers' stock prices remained relatively stable... -
FeaturesGetting your commercial producers to prospect
Some producers never seek out fresh prospects. Instead, their... -
FeaturesInsurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
The Doha Round at the World Trade Organization has been a serious... -
CurrentsAgency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
With fewer large books of business changing hands recently, insurance... -
CurrentsStock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
If investors think they're safe from the scandal involving the... -
CurrentsBig ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
If a mandatory or even an optional Federal Charter is implemented in... -
NewsbriefsSWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
Swiss Re, the world's biggest reinsurer since it completed the... -
NewsbriefsMERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
A New Jersey jury found in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. earlier this... -
CurrentsU.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
The U.S. property/casualty industry's net gain on underwriting rose... -
FeaturesPreemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
With the start of hurricane season, AXA Art Insurance issued a... -
FeaturesLost … but then found somewhere in Florida
In a May 2006 news release, AXA Art Insurance announced it was... -
Editor's NoteExemption protection
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last month received testimony on... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Ill. Doc, employee face fraud charges A Macomb, Ill. physician and an... -
CurrentsFormer FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
Federal and state governments need to work with insurance companies... -
FeaturesP/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
Identity-related fraud is a virulent crime, with 3.5 times the... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Suburban Chicago-based Property Casualty Insurers Association of... -
FeaturesRiding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
Analyzing the economic rhymes and reasons of soft and hard market... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Professional Liability ProgramTITLE: Nuts & Bolts: London American... -
CurrentsInd. county employees learn records stolen in computer theft
The names, birthdates and Social Security numbers of about 1,200... -
CurrentsIll. Attorney General sues Liberty Mutual for alleged bid-rigging
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Arbitration Allstate Insurance Company v. Great American Insurance... -
FeaturesWhy surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
The AAMGA is an international trade association comprised of 503... -
NewsbriefsSTUDY QUESTIONS EFFECTIVENESS OF EFFORTS TO DETER TERRORISM
Government attempts to deter terrorism can backfire and promote...
National Coverage
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FeaturesKeeping afloat with flood insurance resources
For more than 35 years, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)... -
FeaturesLost … but then found somewhere in Florida
In a May 2006 news release, AXA Art Insurance announced it was... -
FeaturesAgency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
With fewer large books of business changing hands recently, insurance... -
FeaturesSwiss Re announces first GE layoffs
Swiss Re, the world's biggest reinsurer since it completed the... -
FeaturesMerck Wins New Jersey Vioxx Case
A New Jersey jury found in favor of Merck & Co. Inc. earlier this... -
FeaturesKATRINA threatened to paint a dark picture for fine art insurer
Christiane Fischer, CEO of AXA Art Insurance, was in Chicago when... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
If a mandatory or even an optional Federal Charter is implemented in... -
FeaturesInsurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
The Doha Round at the World Trade Organization has been a serious... -
FeaturesStock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
Already, insurers are asking businesses questions about whether they... -
FeaturesStates may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
In an abrupt departure from procedures that have been in place since... -
Carrier WatchStrong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
Stock Prices: Insurers' stock prices remained relatively stable... -
FeaturesU.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
News Currents The U.S. property/casualty industry's net gain on... -
FeaturesPreemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
With the start of hurricane season, AXA Art Insurance issued a... -
FeaturesGetting your commercial producers to prospect
Some producers never seek out fresh prospects. Instead, their...