In this Issue
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FeaturesAppraisal is Often Best Remedy for Claim Disputes
As someone who makes his living by representing people who sue each... -
FeaturesWhat is Finite Risk Reinsurance? A Definitive Explanation
Recent insurance industry investigations have begun to put prior... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
INDIANA Commissioner Withdraws Controversial 'Sole-Use' Bulletin... -
FeaturesThe Trust Factor: Building Relationships With Your Clients
Baffled by the product, overwhelmed by policy verbiage, and totally... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota Sets Example on Loss-History Databases
Thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Jim Poolman, North Dakota... -
FeaturesNew Jersey, Massachusetts Reforms Help Open Up Auto Coverage
Efforts to improve auto insurance markets in New Jersey and... -
FeaturesInsurers Dodge $500 Million Fox River Cleanup Tab-For Now
A coalition of carriers that insured Wisconsin's paper manufacturers... -
FeaturesEthics Panel Expands Probe Into Ohio Comp Bureau Investments
Ohio taxpayers may own 3,500 bottles of expensive wine and 265... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Rearview Mirror
There are no second acts in American life," F. Scott Fitzgerald... -
People & PlacesPeople
Jennifer Fahrenkrug has been promoted to territory manager at... -
RatingsAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
RatingsArgonaut Group Raised
S&P raised its counterparty credit rating on Argonaut Group Inc. to... -
RatingsSelective Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the financial strength rating of "A+"... -
RatingsSafeway Group Members Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings to "A"... -
NewsbriefsCOMMISSIONER WITHDRAWS CONTROVERSIAL ‘SOLE-USE’ BULLETIN
Indiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt has withdrawn a bulletin... -
NewsbriefsMOVE TO FILE AND USE ADOPTED
Minnesota's insurance marketplace will never be the same after... -
NewsbriefsCOMP RATES TO RISE 2%
The agency that manages North Dakota's monopoly workers' compensation... -
NewsbriefsTAFT NAMES INTERIM COMP BUREAU CHIEF
Republican Gov. Bob Taft announced the appointment of Tina Kielmeyer... -
NewsbriefsAIA CHEERS ELIMINATION OF PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT
The American Insurance Association called the elimination of Ohio's... -
Editor's NoteRearview Mirror
There are no second acts in American life," F. Scott Fitzgerald... -
FeaturesEthics Panel Expands Probe Into Ohio Comp Bureau Investments
Ohio taxpayers may own 3,500 bottles of expensive wine and 265... -
FeaturesAppraisal is Often Best Remedy for Claim Disputes
When Valuation is at Issue, Appraisal Can Save Money and Time As... -
FeaturesNew Jersey, Massachusetts Reforms Help Open Up Auto Coverage
Efforts to improve auto insurance markets in New Jersey and... -
FeaturesWhat is Finite Risk Reinsurance? A Definitive Explanation
Recent insurance industry investigations have begun to put prior... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota Sets Example on Loss-History Databases
Thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Jim Poolman, North Dakota... -
FeaturesThe Trust Factor: Building Relationships With Your Clients
Baffled by the product, overwhelmed by policy verbiage, and totally... -
FeaturesInsurers Dodge $500 Million Fox River Cleanup Tab–For Now
A coalition of carriers that insured Wisconsin's paper manufacturers... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Jennifer Fahrenkrug Jennifer Fahrenkrug has been promoted to... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
FeaturesFive Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims
Five Practical Coverage-Related Suggestions to Mitigate E&O Claims... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesScandal: Now What? Nothing!
When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations against giant insurance... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Profit-based Commissions Align Interests, Increase Competition,... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
NAIC Seeks Uniform Approach; N.Y. Agrees to Pull its Separate Form...
National Coverage
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FeaturesCompanies Deliver Public Relations Pitch
So just how does an industry respond to negative publicity? A number... -
FeaturesBringing It All Together: Q&A on Microsoft’s ‘experience Insurance’ Initiative
At last month's ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum in Lake Buena... -
FeaturesNet Premiums Contingent Direct
The Top 20 Property Liability Insurers in Contingent Commissions Paid... -
FeaturesOnline Comments
The reader comments listed below were posted on Insurance Journal's... -
FeaturesAIG Downgraded
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term counterparty... -
FeaturesStates Say Joint Bank-Insurer Regulatory Efforts Pay Dividends
Joint efforts of insurance and banking regulators over the past... -
FeaturesWharton Study Finds Agents, Brokers Play Critical Role in Buying Process
Contingent commissions based on insurer profitability align the... -
FeaturesStates Close In on Finite Reinsurance Disclosure Requirements
State insurance regulators moved closer to final adoption of model... -
FeaturesBy Cynthia Beisiegel
Scandal: Now What? Nothing! When news of Eliot Spitzer's allegations... -
FeaturesMitch Dunford
Dear Reader: Every business has a story to tell. For many... -
FeaturesZero Tolerance: Agency Mistakes are No Longer Acceptable
There is an abundance of material offering insurance agents advice... -
Features• Groups having fun on the course
Our nationwide golf issue will be published on August 8, 2005. Please... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal Lines Clients in the Door
The personal lines industry may be viewed through multiple... -
FeaturesEnhanced Online Policy Access
The Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies expanded its...
