In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEliot Spitzer is . . .
Googlism.com strikes again, this time on the subject of the man who's... -
FeaturesMissouri Malpractice Claims Fall by 14%, But Premiums Rise
The number of medical malpractice claims filed and paid is declining... -
FeaturesSt. Paul Travelers Hit With Class Action on Contingent Commissions
A law firm filed a class-action lawsuit against St. Paul Travelers... -
FeaturesTort Reformers Score Victories in Midwest Judicial Races
President Bush wasn't the only big winner on election night. Tort... -
NewsbriefsMARSH TO LAY OFF 3,000:
New York City-based brokerage giant Marsh & McLennan Cos. revealed it... -
NewsbriefsAON PREPS FOR SPITZER HAMMER:
Chicago-based Aon Corp., the world's No. 2 insurance broker, said it... -
Newsbriefs13-STATE NAIC TASK FORCE TO PROBE BROKERS:
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced that it... -
NewsbriefsILL. DOI SETS UP BROKER FEE HOTLINE:
The Illinois Division of Insurance announced it is asking for help... -
FeaturesD.C. Commissioner Mirel Takes Issue With Spitzer & Approach
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's style of attacking an... -
New MarketsSmall Business Executives
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. is now offering a... -
New MarketsMuseums
Nuts & Bolts: St. Paul Travelers has enhanced their museum coverage... -
New MarketsPublic Entity Crime Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of crime... -
New MarketsPublic Entity Vehicles
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of auto... -
New MarketsSmall Business Specialty Risks
Nuts & Bolts: Chicago-based wholesaler Noodle Specialty Brokers has... -
New MarketsTerrorism Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Cos. launched LexHomeland Protector, a... -
FeaturesGoing Paperless: Is it for the Independent Agency’
All Agencies Can Benefit From a Paperless Environment Many... -
FeaturesCompetitive Storm Brewing: What Spitzer’s Lawsuit May Mean to Us All
Perhaps like you, I have been fascinated by the press coverage our... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Craig Streem Aon Corp., the world's No. 2 insurance broker, has named... -
Parting ShotsBroker Fee Scandal Highlights Need for Market-Conduct Reform
With the latest insurance-industry market conduct problem, consumers... -
Cover StoryFruitful Season: Buyers Keep Picking Off Agencies
Insurance agencies continued to be picked off at a healthy clip... -
FeaturesIndustry Under Fire: Will Insurance Broker M&As Still Keep Pace’
Will pending investigations of insurance brokers halt the robust pace... -
FeaturesInsurers Pleased with Results of 2004 Federal and State Elections
While most folks are just happy the political advertisements are... -
FeaturesLoss Ratios Improve in 45 States Nationwide
The commercial auto market went through some tough times. After years... -
FeaturesObituaries
Joseph F. Mangan Joseph F. Mangan, a widely-respected author and... -
RatingsSafeco P/C Group Affirmed
Fitch Ratings affirmed the "AA-" insurer financial strength rating on... -
RatingsOmaha P&C Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength rating "A-" (excellent)... -
RatingsTransatlantic Holdings Subs Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of...
