In this Issue
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Cover StorySurplus Line Carriers
First Responders Once upon a time, the excess and surplus line market... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Jonathan Freeburg Chicago-based online wholesaler Noodle Specialty... -
Minding Your BusinessProfit Center Accounting
Is personal lines costing the agency money? How profitable is that... -
FeaturesBuilding Relationships Key to Success Says NAPSLO’s Incoming President
Polizzi Prepares to Take the Reins at Orlando Convention Thirty years... -
FeaturesOne-on-One with NAPSLO’s Outgoing President
When the outgoing president of the National Association of Surplus... -
FeaturesLexington CEO Talks Shop:
Kelley Touts Innovation as Core Competitive Advantage Lexington... -
FeaturesConverium’s Conundrum: Reserve Requirements Hit Reinsurer
When Zurich Financial Services (ZFS) spun off its reinsurance... -
FeaturesKnowing vs. Doing in a Changing Marketplace
As the market changes do you possess the courage to do what you know... -
FeaturesGrowth Determines Retail, Wholesale Broker’s Value
Sustaining Progress in a Changing Rate Environment The wind has been... -
FeaturesIndia – Fascinating, Frustrating and Growing
This is the second in a series of articles on the Asia insurance... -
FeaturesFarewell Reflections, Part Three-Have You Noticed That’
The following article is part three of a three-part commentary... -
RatingsClarendon Outlook Stable
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on Clarendon... -
RatingsSafeway Property Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating to "B" (fair)... -
RatingsFederated National, American Vehicle
A.M. Best Co. placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair) of... -
RatingsAllstate Floridian Under Review
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of "A-"... -
RatingsErika Insurance Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. announced it downgraded the financial strength rating... -
Editor's NoteQuite Clear No Doubt Somehow
During a recent confab at Wells Publishing Inc.'s lovely San Diego... -
FeaturesMistakes Cost Farmers Millions in Lost Insurance Pay
Farmers may lose millions of dollars in insurance payments for their... -
FeaturesFrances May Bring More Claims Than Charley, But Lower Severity
Preliminary reports from insurers indicate that Hurricane Frances... -
NewsbriefsMICH. PRIVACY RULES TAKE EFFECT:
Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS)... -
NewsbriefsMIDWEST INSURERS ANNOUNCE CHARLEY LOSS ESTIMATES:
St. Paul Travelers Cos. announced that it estimated losses from... -
NewsbriefsOHIO CAR THEFTS DROPPED 2%:
Ohio's auto thefts decreased about 2 percent from 2002, according to... -
NewsbriefsINSURER GROUPS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN STUDEBAKER CASE:
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and the... -
NewsbriefsP/C INSURERS REPORT FIRST UNDERWRITING PROFIT SINCE 1997:
Dramatic improvements in underwriting performance by the nation's... -
NewsbriefsPIA ENCOURAGED, BUT WILL NOT ENDORSE SMART BILL:
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) says... -
Fraud RoundupKansas Commissioner Praeger Expands Anti-Fraud Effort
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger announced the expansion... -
Fraud RoundupOhio Woman Pleads Guilty to Comp Fraud
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) announced a Summit... -
Fraud RoundupOhio Man Sentenced in Workers’ Comp Fraud Case
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) announced a Swanton... -
Fraud RoundupWis. Woman Convicted on Fraud Charge
Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager announced that an... -
Fraud RoundupCincinnati Man Sentenced on Comp Fraud Charge
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) announced a Hamilton... -
FeaturesProgram Business Leaders Receive Targeted Advice
Target Market Mid-Year Attendees Learn About Planning, Branding and... -
FeaturesAdding Value in the Workers’ Comp Market Through Technical Analysis
If insurance brokers want to add value and differentiate themselves... -
New MarketsCondominiums & Multi-Family Dwellings
Nuts & Bolts: ACE USA aimed to enhance its disaster mortgage... -
New MarketsHealth Insurance for U.S. Visitors
Nuts & Bolts: Florida-based XN Financial Services announced it will... -
Web MailFireman’s Fund Unveils $500,000 Program to Improve Fire Safety, Prevention in Metro Atlanta
Southeast • Aug. 4, 2004 "Fireman's Fund has once again... -
Web MailLiberty Mutual/SADD Teen Driving Study Reports Kids Follow Lead of Parents
National • Aug. 10, 2004 Students will emulate parental driving... -
Web MailWis. Comp Costs Rose 11%, Still Low in Comparison
Midwest • Aug. 12, 2004 "Medical costs rise 11 percent or more for... -
Web MailTexas Jury Awards $24.7 Million in Drunk Driving Case
Texas/South Central • Aug. 13, 2004 "How about making the charge to... -
Web MailInsurers Say Charley Not as Devastating as Andrew
National • Aug. 17, 2004 "The magnitude of devastation depends on... -
Web MailU.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves $500 Million St. Paul Travelers Asbestos-Related Settlement
National • Aug. 18, 2004 "If you divide the huge sum of money by... -
FeaturesInsuring the Cornhusker State
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 census estimated Nebraska's population... -
Parting ShotsSuccessful Agencies Build on Management Systems
Ask adults what they like most about McDonald's fast food...
