In this Issue
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Editor's NotePreparing for the worst
According to a new report released by GE Insurance Solutions, massive... -
FeaturesIt’s not their father’s E&O policy anymore
Owners of mid-size companies used to make relatively easy,... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Jim Donelon became Louisiana's Commissioner of Insurance on Feb. 16... -
CurrentsMedical professional liability rates appear to be going down in Texas
With data showing an improvement in loss costs in Texas, Medical... -
NewsbriefsANDRé P. JUNEAU
TITLE: ANDRé P. JUNEAU 1959 - 2006 André P. Juneau, senior... -
FeaturesGlobally, one size does not fit all
As trade barriers fall and innovations in technology continue at a... -
CurrentsTWIA to present Texas Legislature with a two-fold agenda
Unlike insurers of last resort in states like Louisiana and Florida,... -
CurrentsInsurers express relief as Louisiana special session adjourns
Insurance groups breathed a sigh of relief as the special session of... -
FeaturesInsurance customers would benefit from updated regulation
Inarguably, the current state-based insurance regulatory system is a... -
CurrentsAIG severs ties with C.V. Starr; expands global energy unit, forms new unit
American International Group Inc. announced that its AIG Companies... -
FeaturesThe “secrets” to affluent market success
Independent agents, like companies, are increasingly under pressure... -
CurrentsFormer Gen Re, AIG execs plead not guilty to reinsurance fraud charges
As a federal probe into the insurance industry widens, four former... -
NewsbriefsLLOYD’S SAYS THE CYCLE IS STILL A CONCERN
According to Lloyd's newly released annual underwriter survey,... -
FeaturesAgricultural market grows big, sprouting new risks, exposures
American agriculture 15 years from now will be a vital, more... -
FeaturesHedging liability bets is not a good idea for hedge funds
On any given day, hedge funds account for more than half of the daily... -
CurrentsNational Law Journal says top verdicts, punitive damages fall in 2005
The National Law Journal reported that the total amount awarded by... -
FeaturesFarmers asked to ‘Step Up to the Plate for Farm Safety’
Farm Bureaus across the nation will make safety a priority this... -
CurrentsU.S. postal customers gain right to sue for tripping over mail, rules U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service can be sued... -
CurrentsSarbanes-Oxley oversight board facing constitutional challenge
A group of advocates for free enterprise and limited government that... -
NewsbriefsTHE AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE
The Agribusiness Conference, hosted by the Insurance Skills Center,... -
CurrentsBest remains negative on U.S., Bermuda reinsurance markets; expects no upgrades in 2006
Despite some premium gains during the renewal season, A.M. Best... -
CurrentsReinsurance treaty renewals show some premium increases
With the January renewal season now behind them, the world's global... -
FeaturesPlanning for when … The benefits of contingent buy-sell agreements
As insurance professionals, agency owners understand that everyone... -
FeaturesAgents push for a technological sea change
Tides continue to turn on the automation frontier and agents and... -
NewsbriefsMEN GET THEIR PURSES SNATCHED TOO
Purse snatching has traditionally been a crime directed against... -
NewsbriefsSTARR AGENCY TO OFFER ACE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PRODUCTS
Expanding its servicing capabilities for new and existing clients,... -
Cover StoryRACK ‘EM UP
Certified public accountants wading into tax season should be aware...
