In this Issue
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FeaturesBig ‘I’ Panelists Concerned About Terrorism, Asbestos, Tort Reform
Terrorism, asbestos and tort reform will be key industry concerns... -
FeaturesCampaign Ad Attacks Michigan Supreme Court Justice as Insurers’ Lackey
An unknown group aired a television ad bashing Michigan Supreme Court... -
FeaturesIndependent Agents Watching Spitzer Broker Fraud Charges Closely
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's filing on Oct. 14 of... -
NewsbriefsAON ENDS CONTINGENT COMMISSIONS:
Chicago-based brokerage giant Aon Corp. announced that it is... -
NewsbriefsOHIO DOI TO EXAMINE BID-RIGGING:
The Ohio Department of Insurance is investigating allegations of bid... -
NewsbriefsMINN. GOV. PAWLENTY ORDERS PROBE:
Citing concerns that Minnesota businesses and their employees may... -
NewsbriefsLOBBY–MANY MICH. CONSUMERS WILL PAY MORE IF SCORING IS BANNED:
Many consumers will pay more for home and auto insurance if a... -
NewsbriefsMO. HEADING FOR LOWEST COMP RATE HIKE SINCE 2000:
Results from 2004's first nine months indicate Missouri should post... -
FeaturesIs Big Brother Good for the Industry’
Some drivers in Minnesota will soon have an added passenger in their... -
FeaturesOctober 25, 2004
The SNL insurance broker index, which includes every public insurance... -
Parting ShotsThe Feds are Endangering Future of Crop Insurance
Ten years ago, the Federal Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Program covered... -
New MarketsLowriders
Nuts & Bolts: Traverse City, Mich.-based Hagerty Insurance has added... -
New MarketsP/C Agents Errors & Ommissions
Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Programs expanded its existing property and... -
New MarketsPersonal Watercraft Program
Nuts & Bolts: INAMAR, the marine marketing and underwriting division... -
New MarketsProfessional Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance Cos. is providing accountants... -
New MarketsRestaurant Package
Nuts & Bolts: Venture Programs Inc. added a restaurant package... -
New MarketsWeather Product Series
Nuts & Bolts: NIF Weather Risk Management, a division of NIF Group... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Roger Schmelzer The Marsh & McLennan board of directors announced it... -
FeaturesEnhancing Communication Skills
An insurance agency's main function is to serve as the conduit to... -
FeaturesNine Ways to Get Personal When Selling Business Insurance
Every business insurance prospect yearns to be treated as an... -
RatingsMarsh & McLennan Cos. Lowered
Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its counterparty credit... -
RatingsWillis Placed on Credit Watch Neg
S&P placed its "BBB-" counterparty credit rating on Willis Group... -
RatingsAon Corp. Lowered
S&P lowered its counterparty credit rating on Aon Corp. to "BBB+/A-2"... -
RatingsFireman’s Fund Downgraded
S&P lowered its counterparty and financial strength ratings on... -
Cover StoryIt’s a Wonderful Bank
Community banks have come a long way since Jimmy Stewart's character... -
FeaturesFor Farm Mutuals, Mergers May be ‘Good, Bad or Ugly’ but Still Worth Considering
One mutual insurance company merger works out like a dream, while...
