In this Issue
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Editor's NoteThe October Surprise
In a not-so-far-away land not too long ago, insurance professionals... -
FeaturesIndustry in the Bull’s Eye
In the days after New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed a... -
FeaturesWhen Do You File a Declaratory Judgment Action’
One of the thorniest issues that an insurance adjuster may face is... -
FeaturesO.D. Kenemore
O.D. Kenemore, a former commissioner for the Texas Workers'... -
FeaturesLooking at the Med-Mal Crisis from Both Sides
Insurance Journal National Editor Andrea Ortega-Wells recently... -
FeaturesOctober 25, 2004
The SNL insurance broker index, which includes every public insurance... -
NewsbriefsFISHER INDICTED AGAIN:
A multi-county grand jury in Oklahoma once again issued indictments... -
NewsbriefsLA. AGENT ACCUSED:
Louisiana Depart-ment of Insurance Fraud Unit investigators served a... -
NewsbriefsARK. RELEASES 2005 COMP RATES:
The Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commis-sion (AWCC) recently... -
NewsbriefsSIIS TO HOST PRE-LEGISLATIVE FORUM:
Southwestern Insurance Information Service (SIIS) will host a Public... -
Parting ShotsUnfair Trade Practices Unfair to Insurance Agents
Here is a tale of two sellers. A realtor sold a home in a quiet... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Robin Stough Robin Stough announced the formation of R.A. Stough LLC,... -
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...
