In this Issue
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Editor's NoteResources & Report Cards
We have added two small, but what we think are important features to... -
FeaturesP/C Pricing Growth Fastest Since 1986, New York Analysts Told
The property and casualty industry is well into a rebound from the... -
FeaturesU.S. Supreme Court to Review Campbell Decision
In December 2002 the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case... -
NewsbriefsSMITHEE CHAIRS HOUSE INS. COMM.
Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, the first Republican to hold that... -
NewsbriefsBOAT INSURER MUST PAY $1 MILLION
A judge in Austin ordered a London- and Canada-based organization to... -
NewsbriefsTX WORKERS’ COMP COSTS RISE
A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows that... -
NewsbriefsLOUISIANA AGENT BOOKED
A Slidell, La. insurance agent was charged on numerous counts of... -
NewsbriefsIIATC TRADEFEST 2003 IS ON
The Independent Insurance Agents of Tarrant County will hold its... -
Legal BeatAvoiding Waiver, Estoppel & Other Things That Go Bump In The Night
Every claims professional generally understands the need for... -
FeaturesCommercial Lines Auto: A Sleeping Giant Awakens
The commercial lines auto market used to be a steady line of... -
Cover StoryExclusive Agents Feel the Squeeze
The times they are a'changin'." Bob Dylan's 60's refrain could be the... -
RatingsCRE Revised to ‘R’
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its financial strength... -
RatingsTravelers Affirmed; Outlook Neg.
S&P's affirmed its "A-" counterparty credit and senior debt ratings... -
RatingsOld Republic Cos. Upgraded
A.M. Best Co. upgraded the financial strength ratings of Bituminous... -
RatingsFireman’s Fund Affirmed
S&P's removed from CreditWatch and affirmed its "A+" counterparty and... -
RatingsHarbor Lowered to ‘Bpi’
S&P's lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings... -
RatingsFarm Bureau Mutual, Western Ag. Lowered
S&P's lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings... -
RatingsPartnerRe Keeps ‘A+’ Rating
A.M. Best Co. affirmed the "A+" (Superior) group financial strength... -
FeaturesBig Yellow Taxis and Long Black Cars
According to the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA),... -
FeaturesThe Evolving Character of Technology Outsourcing
Perhaps it's time to replace the word "outsourcing" with a new term.... -
FeaturesFive Ways Savvy Salespeople Can Profit From the Internet
I've written previously that the increase in technology will lead to... -
Parting ShotsTerrorism Risk Insurance Program: A Progress Report
With a federal terrorism reinsurance backstop now in place, the...
