In this Issue
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People & PlacesPeople and Places
Leonard Brevik The National Association of Profess-ional Insurance... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyMake and Market Your Own Personal Package Program
Auto, home and small business policies are virtually identical,... -
Minding Your BusinessTarget Market Strategy-Developing a Niche Market
Here is a pop quiz. Who is your target market? If you answered with a... -
FeaturesAgency Management Systems: Bridging to the Future in Real-Time
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives." With... -
RatingsChubb Affirmed; Outlook Stable
S&P Ratings Services affirmed its "A" counter-party credit and senior... -
RatingsAtlantic Specialty Affirmed, Withdrawn
S&P affirmed its "BBB" counterparty credit and financial strength... -
Cover StoryMarket Report: Independent Agency System Shows Growth, Opportunity
Both the commercial and personal lines property/casualty markets grew... -
FeaturesLloyd’s of London Announces $3.387 Billion in 2003 Profits
If anyone harbors doubts that the insurance industry runs in cycles,... -
Editor's NoteTech Shabby
The more things change, the more they … you guessed it—the more... -
FeaturesSegal’s Fraud Trial Finally Takes Center Court
Michael Segal, politically connected Chicago insurance broker, was... -
FeaturesMo. Reform Headed to Gov.; Ohio Insurers Say Market is Stabilizing
Missouri Republicans have passed a tort reform bill out of the House... -
NewsbriefsOHIO GOV. SIGNS MED-MAL BILL:
Calling the ongoing escalation in medical malpractice insurance rates... -
NewsbriefsILL. APPEALS COURT QUASHES DIMINISHED VALUE CLAIM:
An Illinois appeals court has rejected a plaintiff's claim that its... -
NewsbriefsMO. HIGH-RISK COMP POOL GETS 3.7 PERCENT RATE CUT:
The private insurer running Missouri's workers' compensation pool for... -
NewsbriefsCONNING: BIGGER BUCKS, FEWER M&As:
Mergers and acquisitions in 2003 and 2004 in the insurance industry... -
NewsbriefsRIMS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, GL RATES FALLING:
The costs for two major commercial lines insurance fell in the first... -
NewsbriefsCIAB SURVEY SHOWS Q1 COMMERCIAL P/C EASING:
Lastly, the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers has issued a... -
FeaturesThe Sad Case of the Mad Cow
The discovery in December 2003 of the first known case of bovine... -
FeaturesDiseases Related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Scrapie: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or "mad cow disease"... -
FeaturesHelp Your Clients Avoid Sexual Harassment Claims
Despite a heightened awareness, sexual harassment still is pervasive... -
New MarketsFlood Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is offering... -
New MarketsFarm & Ranch Equipment
Nuts & Bolts: Hartford Steam Boiler is offering a customized farm... -
New MarketsLead Umbrella
Nuts & Bolts: ACE Casualty Risk introduced a new lead umbrella with... -
FeaturesNorth Dakota’s Sluggish Economy Will Hold Back P/C Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 census estimated the population of... -
Web MailUnderwriting the Guessing Game of EPL Premiums
Insurance Journal Magazine • March 8 issue "Fascinating article. I... -
Web MailPCI Urges NAIC to Leave Insurance Scoring to States
National News • March 16 "I have been a State Farm agent 34 years... -
Web MailCalif. Governor Wants Workers’ Comp Fix in a Week
West News • March 22 "I wish the governor in my state had the... -
Web MailFive Arrested in Fla. Scheme to Defraud Seniors
Southeast News • March 23 "These people should not have been given... -
Web MailFeds Detail Segal Exploits, Obtain Plea From Accountant
Midwest News • March 24 "Mr. Segal should be prosecuted to the... -
Web MailSt. Paul, Travelers to Merge April 1
National News • March 30 "How about St. Paul Travelers Chubb... -
Web MailSlave Trade Suit Targets Lloyd’s, U.S. Companies
International News • March 30 "These parties obviously want to... -
Web MailCalifornia Governor Optimistic About Reaching Deal on Workers’ Comp
West News • March 31 "The problem with workers' compensation in... -
Web MailN.C. Supreme Court Upholds Punitive Damages Cap
Southeast News • April 7, 2004 "We need more of these controls on... -
Web MailCDI Files Lawsuit Against State Fund
West News • April 7 "Our insurance commissioner is doing what he... -
Parting ShotsReal Technology Issues Facing Agents Today
Based on the many conversations I've had with agents, I think it is...
