Insurance Journal
May 23, 2005 Issue
National Articles from May 23, 2005
East Articles from May 23, 2005
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N.J. Ruling Clears Way for Loss of Consortium Claims by Gay Couples
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About N.Y.’s New Superintendent
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News Briefs
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Editor’s Note:
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Old Rhode Island’s New Pawtucket: Big Plans to Stay Small
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FBI Targets Insurance in Probe of Carrier, Agent and PEO Practices
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People
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News Briefs
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A Talk with New York Superintendent of Insurance Howard Mills
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Experts Forecast Above-Normal Hurricane Activity Again This Season
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By Walter B. Sherman
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R.I. Senate Backs Minimum Liability for Inspection Stations
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PCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
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The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
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National Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
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Get With the Programs
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On top in the Empire State
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Experts Forecast Above-Normal Hurricane Activity Again This Season
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FBI Targets Insurance in Probe of Carrier, Agent and PEO Practices
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Old Rhode Island’s New Pawtucket: Big Plans to Stay Small
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People & Places
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Is it Time to Sell the Agency? Three Factors to Help You Decide ….
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N.J. Ruling Clears Way for Loss of Consortium Claims by Gay Couples
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R.I. Senate Backs Minimum Liability for Inspection Stations
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Poll: East Coast Unprepared
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SAFE DRIVER PLAN REVISED:
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ONEBEACON LEAVING BOSTON FOR SUBURBS:
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CONN. VOWS JOB DEVELOPMENT:
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CONN. DOG BILL WOULD MUZZLE INSURERS:
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NCCI CORRECTION LOWERS COMP RATES:
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WORKERS’ COMP RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED:
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WORKERS’ COMP GUARANTY FUND SAVED:
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SENATOR URGES RESTRAINT ON BROKER SCANDAL:
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GREENBERG TARGET OF STOCK INQUIRY:
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MERCER TO PURCHASE COMPANY:
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CHUBB SUBPOENAED ON FINITE PRODUCTS:
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DOCTORS FRUSTRATED OVER SUBSIDY:
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KOKEN SAYS STATES WATCHING AIG:
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STATE FARM TRIMS HOMEOWNERS RATES:
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MAYOR SEEKS MED-MAL REFORM:
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Midwest Articles from May 23, 2005
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Editor’s Note: Get With the Programs
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South Bend Employers Sue Company Over Unpaid Health Claims
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75 Years Ago COMMISSIONERS ASK PRODUCTION COSTS: Fire and casualty companies receive questionnaires concerning their pra
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New Markets
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Business Moves
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Excess Capital: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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4 St. Louis-Area Men Convicted in $3.5 Million Arson Scheme
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Pet Peeve
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CPCU Society Looking at IMSA-Type Body
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South Bend Employers Sue Company Over Unpaid Health Claims
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Illinois Medical Malpractice Reforms Stalled Again
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People
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Educator Says Communication Key to Successful Family-Owned Businesses
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News Briefs
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Keeping Retention Rates High in a Softening Market
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Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
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PCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
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The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
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National Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
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Get With the Programs
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People & Places
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Internet Basic Liability Policy for Small, Mid-Size Tech Firms
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Motorcycle, Garage Keepers and Open Lot
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Outsourcing Coverage
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Recruiters Professional Package
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Residential Wrap-Up
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Tree and Landscape Contractors
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Excess Capital: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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CPCU Society Looking at IMSA-Type Body
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Amid Scrutiny, Aon Tops Earnings Estimates
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Illinois Medical Malpractice Reforms Stalled Again
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South Bend Employers Sue Company Over Unpaid Health Claims
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Keeping Retention Rates High in a Softening Market
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Educator Says Communication Key to Successful Family-Owned Businesses
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Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
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Pet Peeve
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COMMISSIONER APPEALS CREDIT SCORING DECISION
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AGENTS MAKE CASE AGAINST TAX HIKE ON INSURERS
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SPITZER SUBPOENAS GE ON FINITE RISK INSURANCE
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HOUSE BILL MAKES IT HARDER FOR INJURED EMPLOYEES TO SUE
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COMP RATES TO DROP 1.3%
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CONNING: LOOK FOR P/C UNDERWRITING PROFIT AGAIN IN 2005
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4 St. Louis-Area Men Convicted in $3.5 Million Arson Scheme
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Watters Warns Mich. Docs of Bogus Med-Mal Insurer
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Ohio Woman Arrested in Comp Scam
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Neb. Man Sentenced for Aiding Friend’s Fraud Scheme
Southeast Articles from May 23, 2005
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USAA Asks for 10.3 Percent Increase; Other Requests Expected
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Fla. Matrix Database Would Tap Into Insurance Records
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News Briefs
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News Briefs
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FEMA Director Promises to Keep Recovery Funds Flowing
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Fla. Insurance Commission Subpoenas 17 Reinsurers
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Gov. Bush Pledges to Sign SB1486; Insurers Uneasy About Its Provisions
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People
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Tougher Laws Key in Fight Against Insurance Fraud
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AIIA June 16-18 Conference Highlights
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Fla. OKs Funds to Fight PIP Fraud
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Educator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
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Editor’s Note: Schiavo Case Lives On
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Ga. Climatologist Cautions Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricanes
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ALLIANCE CHANGES INSURANCE EDUCATION
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TITLE: WORKERS’ COMP FUND RECEIVES A ‘Clean Bill of Health’
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HOMEOWNERS’ PREMIUMS STABLE
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GOV. DECLARES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
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HURRICANE GUSTS HIT N.C. OUTER BANKS
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ALLSTATE TESTING ‘YOUR CHOICE’
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STATE FARM TO WRITE HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESS POLICIES
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“TAX HOLIDAY” FOR HURRICANE SUPPLIES
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KISSIMMEE LAKE DRAWDOWN UNDERWAY
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FLA. DFS LICENSES INTENDANT BROKERAGES
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Fla. OKs Funds to Fight PIP Fraud
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Fla. Initiates Fradulent Claim Fast-Tracking
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Ala. Motel Settles Complaint
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N.C. Chiropractor Receives 28 Months
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Guilty Pleas Entered for Fake Claims
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N.C. Agents Halt Fraud Ring
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Investigators Find Psychotherapist Bilks Patients, Providers
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PCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
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The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
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National Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
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Schiavo Case Lives On
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Educator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
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Fla. Insurance Commissioner Subpoenas 17 Reinsurers
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Gov. Bush Pledges to Sign SB1486; Insurers Uneasy About Its Provisions
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Fla. Matrix Database Would Tap Into Insurance Records
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Ga. Climatologist Cautions Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricanes
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People & Places
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AIIA June 16-18 Conference Highlights Young Agents Participation, Education
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USAA Asks for 10.3 Percent Increase; Other Requests Expected
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‘Miss Piggy,’ Hurricane Center Forecasters Visit South Carolina, Florida
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Tougher Laws Key in Fight Against Insurance Fraud
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LICENSING SYSTEM CHANGES
South Articles from May 23, 2005
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IIAT Unveils Expanded, More Powerful Web Site
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People
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Editor’s Note: Get with the Programs
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HR Outsourcing Booms as Organizations Gain Experience, Reap Benefits
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New Markets
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Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University
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Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University
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Business Moves
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Oklahoma’s Holland Sets High Standards for Insurance Department
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News Briefs
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Could Washington Be Listening to Small Business?
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Editor’s Note: Get with the Programs
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My Brother’s Keeper-Duties and Liabilities of Agents and Brokers
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To Subscribe or Not Subscribe That is the Workers’ Comp Question
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Get with the Programs
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Could Washington Be Listening to Small Business?
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People & Places
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Staffing Firms
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Motorcycle, Garage Keepers and Open Lot
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High-Value Autos in Texas
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Outsourcing Coverage
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Recruiters Professional Package
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Internet Basic Liability
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Oklahoma’s Holland Sets High Standards for Insurance Department
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Ballinger Describes Texas Stamping Office Operations to AAMGA University
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HR Outsourcing Booms as Organizations Gain Experience, Reap Benefits
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My Brother’s Keeper–Duties and Liabilities of Agents and Brokers
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IIAT Unveils Expanded, More Powerful Web Site
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To Subscribe or Not Subscribe … That is the Workers’ Comp Question
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Young Agents Wired via IIAT’s Weblog
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PRODUCER ARRESTED, ISSUED C&D
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COMMISSIONER RETURNS TRUCK TO STATE
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IGNITION INTERLOCK BILL PASSES HOUSE
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NUMBER ONE IN Q1 CATASTROPHES
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LT. GOV. URGED TO BACK AUTO BURGLARY BILL
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TWCC FINES CARRIERS AFTER AUDITS
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TRCC: THIRD-PARTY WARRANTY PROVIDERS MUST REGISTER
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Producer Arrested, Issued C&D
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Commissioner Returns Truck to State
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Ignition Interlock Bill Passes House
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Number One in Q1 Catastrophes
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Lt. Gov. Urged to Back Auto Burglary Bill
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TWCC Fines Carriers After Audits
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TRCC: Third-Party Warranty Providers Must Register
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PCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
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The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
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National Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
West Articles from May 23, 2005
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ACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
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News Briefs
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AIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
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PIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
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Accident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
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Garamendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
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Editor’s Note: News & Networking
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Fire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
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Garamendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
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Recruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
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Educator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
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PCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
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Alaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
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Hawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
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Rodney Pierson
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Med-Mal in Washington – When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
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Sarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
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Tsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
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Crisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
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New Markets
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PIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
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Editor’s Note: News & Networking
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Rand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
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Rand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
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Tsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
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Former California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
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AIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
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How a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
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How a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
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News Briefs
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New Markets
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Rodney Pierson
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Editor’s Note: Get with the Programs
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Workers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
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ACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
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Crisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
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Educator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
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Tougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
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Hawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
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PEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
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Editor’s Note: Get with the Programs
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Adjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
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Study: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
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Business Moves
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Business Moves
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PCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
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Alaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
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Life Settlements – Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
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Life Settlements – Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
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Adjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
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Sarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
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PEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
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Fire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
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State Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
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Workers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
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Former California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
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[Basic Premium + (Incurred Losses * Loss Conversion Factors) ] * Tax Multiplier
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[Basic Premium + (Incurred Losses * Loss Conversion Factors) ] * Tax Multiplier
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Tougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
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Study: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
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ACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
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State Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
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Med-Mal in Washington – When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
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Accident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
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Recruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
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ACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
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Get with the Programs
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How a Multi-line Approach Can Strengthen Your Business
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Life Settlements — Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
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PEMCO’s Northwest Insurance Poll Notes Trends in Cell Phone Usage
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Sarbanes Oxley Drives Up Large Companies’ Audit Costs by $1.4 Billion
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Workers’ Comp: An Introductory View into Loss Sensitive Plans
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Crisis in Medical Professional Liability Diminished, PLUS Panelists Say
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AIA Commends Senators’ Sponsorship of Federal Teen Driver Licensing Bill
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Educator Sees Communication as Key to Successful Family-Owned Business
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State Laws Vary on Driving Distractions
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Former California State Fund President Webb Passes Away
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Rand Study: More than 730,000 People File U.S. Asbestos Injury Claims
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Study: Few Americans Maintain Healthy Lifestyle
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PCI: States Need to Take Uniform Approach on Finite Risk Inquiries, Rules
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Tougher Laws Key to Fight Against Insurance Fraud
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Hospitality and Leisure Companies
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Assisted Living, Residential Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Recruiters Professional Package
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People & Places
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Accident Victim’s Attorney Asks Court to Limit Access to Medical Records
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Hawaii Faces Doctor Shortage Due to Rising Med-Mal Premiums
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Alaska Workers’ Compensation Bill Goes into Overtime
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Med-Mal in Washington — When Carriers and the Regulatory Body Cooperate
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ACT! Now to Improve Sales – Contact Management for the Modern Agent
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Calif.’s AB 975 Hearing Postponed Indefinitely
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Fire Season Arrives – Are Flash Floods Next?
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Nearly Half of Large, Mid-sized Businesses Purchased Terrorism Insurance in 2004
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PIFC: California Commissioner’s Proposed Homeowner Regs Flawed
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Tsunami Warning: Spitzer is Coming
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Garamendi Accuses Insurance Industry of Racial Discrimination
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Recruiting Doctors to Nevada Remains Difficult Due to Medical Costs
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Adjuster, Accomplices Arrested for Fraud
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Calif. Broker Arrested on Seven Counts of Grand Theft
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Former Claims Adjuster Arraigned on Grand Theft, Forgery Charges
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Suspects Arrested in Alleged Theft Ring
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Suspects Arrested for Comp Fraud
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JURY REACHES PARTIAL VERDICT IN EXECUTIVE LIFE CASE:
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IBA WEST SUBMITS TESTIMONY OPPOSING REVISED PROPOSED ‘BROKER FIDUCIARY DUTIES’ REGULATIONS:
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INSURERS SEEK AMENDMENT TO NEV. ‘BLACK BOX’ BILL:
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AUTHOR PULLS BILL MANDATING CALIF. INSURER COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS:
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PCI SAYS INSURERS SURVIVE COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
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CALIF. ASSEMBLY INSURANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES CREDIT-BASED INSURANCE SCORING BILL:
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WASH. GOV’T TAKES PRO-BUSINESS STEPS TOWARD REGULATORY MODERNIZATION:
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STATES ADDRESS ABESTOS ISSUES AS CONGRESS STRUGGLES:
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PCI’s Csiszar Has Tough Words for N.Y. AG Eliot Spitzer
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The Nitty Gritty of Blue Collar Programs
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National Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Best Since 1997
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