Insurance Journal
December 19, 2005 Issue
National Articles from December 19, 2005
East Articles from December 19, 2005
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FBI Forms Task Force to Nab ‘Gate Cutter’ Jewelry Thieves
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State Commissioners Elect Maine’s Iuppa as President
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Industry Voices Concerns Over National Insurance Catastrophe Plan
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Federal Law Puts Brakes on Vicarious Liability for Auto Rental Firms
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People
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Why Mass. Should Keep Its Current Auto System with State-Set Rates
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Technology Can Enhance Agent-Carrier Relations
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Business Moves
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Succeeding From One Agency Generation to Another
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Are Bloggers Journalists?
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Supreme Court Sides With Virginia Landlord in Toxic Mold Lawsuit
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News Briefs
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Jury Awards $52.5 Million Against Insurer in Asbestos Case
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Choice of Medical Care Provider Affects Injured Worker Outcomes
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Editor’s Note: Flu Hope, Not Hype
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Flu Hope, Not Hype
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People & Places
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Federal Law Puts Brakes on Vicarious Liability for Auto Rental Firms
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Role of Government, All-Perils Policy Among Sticking Points Cited by Insurers
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Succeeding From One Agency Generation to Another
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FBI Forms Task Force to Nab ‘Gate Cutter’ Jewelry Thieves
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Jury Awards $52.5 Million Against Insurer in Asbestos Case
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State Commissioners Elect Maine’s Iuppa as President
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Supreme Court Sides With Virginia Landlord in Toxic Mold Lawsuit
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Technology Can Enhance Agent-Carrier Relations
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Are Bloggers Journalists?
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Costs Lower When Employers Choose, Says Study that Included Mass., Pa. Systems
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Why Mass. Should Keep Its Current Auto System with State-Set Rates
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AUTO PRODUCER REASSIGNMENTS DELAYED:
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ANOTHER INSURER LEAVES COAST:
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$36.5 MILLION AWARD SETS RECORD:
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$32 MILLION TO CONSTRUCTION WORKER:
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LANDLORDS CHALLENGE NEW LEAD LAW:
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PORT AUTHORITY BOMBING RULING:
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AGENT NOT LIABLE FOR NON-DISCLOSURE:
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SENATE REVIVES ‘FAIR SHARE’ REFORM:
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CHURCH OPPOSES SEX LAWSUIT EXTENSION:
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COURT REVERSES $3M ASBESTOS AWARD:
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JOHNS HOPKINS RESPONSE CENTER:
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A Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
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Hurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
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Update from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
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Lloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
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National Newsbriefs
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Alternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
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Tomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
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Turn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
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Historic Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
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Insurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
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Independent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
Midwest Articles from December 19, 2005
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In Chicago, State Commissioners Elect Maine’s Iuppa as President
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Federal Law Drives Away Vicarious Liability for Auto Rental Firms
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S.D. Court Follows Others in Striking Down Countersignature Law
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Wisconsin Governor Doyle Vetoes Med-Mal Cap Legislation
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Lawmakers Negotiate Liability Protections for Flu Vaccine Manufacturers
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Mutuals’ SOX Success
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Editor’s Note: New McKid on the Block
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News Briefs
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From Pinstripes to Prison Stripes: Near North’s Segal on Life Behind Bars
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Dan Carmichael
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Business Moves
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Industry Voices Concerns Over National Insurance Catastrophe Plan
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Sen. Frist Prescribes 6-Point Plan Against Avian Flu
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Midway Accident Prompts Questions About Short Runways
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New McKid on the Block
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In Chicago, State Commissioners Elect Maine’s Iuppa as President
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Industry Voices Concerns Over National Insurance Catastrophe Plan
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Federal Law Drives Away Vicarious Liability for Auto Rental Firms
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Lawmakers Negotiate Liability Protections for Flu Vaccine Manufacturers
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Sen. Frist Prescribes 6-Point Plan Against Avian Flu
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Mutuals’ SOX Success
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Illinois Counties Cited in Tort Reform Group’s Top ‘Judicial Hellholes’
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Midway Accident Prompts Questions About Short Runways
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S.D. Court Strikes Down Countersignature Law
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Wisconsin Governor Doyle Vetoes Med-Mal Cap Legislation
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From Pinstripes to Prison Stripes: Near North’s Segal on Life Behind Bars
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People & Places
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INSURER TO PAY $8 MILLION:
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LACKING EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE:
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CUT IN PAYMENTS:
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STOP SMOKING OR LOSE JOB:
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WRONGFUL DEATH AGAINST DRUG MAKER
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IMMIGRANT LICENSE PLATES:
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MED-MAL MERGER:
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A Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
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Hurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
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Update from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
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Lloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
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National Newsbriefs
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Alternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
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Tomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
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Turn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
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Historic Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
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Insurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
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Independent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
Southeast Articles from December 19, 2005
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People
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Editor’s Note: Opportunity Knocks
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FLORIDA
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FMHA Proposes Manufactured Housing Insurance Coverage
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News Briefs
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How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Agency
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Preparing for Worst, Cat Modelers Say More Destruction Ahead
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Eurpoean Collector, Insurer Addresses ‘Art Basil’ in Miami Beach
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FAIA Suggests: Eliminate HRA to Solve Wind Risk Problem
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The Ins and Outs of Claims-Made Policies
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Words Mean a Lot in Vows Between Program Administrators and Carriers
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Opportunity Knocks
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Eurpoean Collector, Insurer Addresses ‘Art Basil’ in Miami Beach
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People & Places
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Words Mean a Lot in Vows Between Program Administrators and Carriers
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The Ins and Outs of Claims-Made Policies
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How to Choose the Right Bank for Your Agency
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FAIA Suggests: Eliminate High-Risk Account to Solve Wind Risk Problem
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Preparing for Worst, Cat Modelers Say More Destruction Ahead
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STATE FARM OF FLORIDA 8.6 PERCENT RATE REQUEST APPROVED
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CONDO ASSOCIATIONS URGED, USE MEDIATION, SETTLE DISPUTES
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GALLAGHER BACKS CAT FUND
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MISS. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE DISSOLVING
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BILLING GRACE PERIOD ENDS IN ALL BUT THREE COUNTIES
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Jan. 1 Auto Rate Hike
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COMPANION PROPERTY STOPS NEW WORKERS’ COMP POLICIES
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Ring Members Diverted AIDS Drugs
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‘Fraud Fighters’ Pay $16,000 in Rewards
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Fraud Case Records Found in Longwood
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Six Indicted for False Katrina Claims
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A Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
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Hurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
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Update from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
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Lloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
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National Newsbriefs
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Alternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
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Tomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
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Turn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
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Historic Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
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Insurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
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Independent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
South Articles from December 19, 2005
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News Briefs
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People
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Meeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
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Editor’s Note:
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Insurance Commissioners Push Framework for National Cat Program
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States Urged to Prepare for Catastrophes by Enforcing Smarter Land Use
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The Industry Goes to School: Universities that Offer Insurance Degrees
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Opinion
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At the same time, the defense lawyer owes complete loyalty to the insured/defendant. The carrier is paying the bill, but
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Be Merry and Safe
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A House Divided: Independent Counsel After Frank’s Casing
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The Industry Goes to School: Universities that Offer Insurance Degrees
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Meeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
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Health Care Networks: A New Approach for Workers’ Compensation in Texas
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Insurance Commissioners Push Framework for National Cat Program
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States Urged to Prepare for Catastrophes by Enforcing Smarter Land Use
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People & Places
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GOV. URGED TO VETO FLOODED VEHICLES BILL
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HOUSE BILLS
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SENATE BILLS
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IIAT SURVEY SHOWS IMPROVEMENTS
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A Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
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Hurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
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Update from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
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Lloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
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National Newsbriefs
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Alternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
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Tomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
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Turn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
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Historic Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
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Insurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
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Independent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
West Articles from December 19, 2005
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Marin County Contractor Pleads Guilty
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Business Moves
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Duty to or Non Duty to Defend: What is the Best Defense Provision?
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Washingtonians Could Use a Few Holiday Safety Tips
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Editor’s Note: Holiday High Jinks
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Office Holiday Party Hanky Panky? Think Again
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Meeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
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New Markets
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News Briefs
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Potential for Avian Flu Pandemic Casts a Frightening Shadow Over Insurers
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Calif. Court Rules in Favor of Earthquake Policyholders
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Settlement Proposed in Insurance Agent Class Action Against ChoicePoint
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Holiday High Jinks
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People & Places
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Five Major Hurricanes Expected in 2006
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Bankers’ Professional Liability
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Excess Liability Coverage
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Five Major Hurricanes Expected in 2006
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Duty to or Non Duty to Defend:What is the Best Defense Provision?
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Office Holiday Party Hanky Panky? Think Again
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Potential for Avian Flu Pandemic Casts a Frightening Shadow Over Insurers
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Meeting Today’s Challenges and Preparing for Tomorrow’s
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Calif. Court Rules in Favor of Earthquake Policyholders
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Insurers Challenge “Underground Regulations”
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Settlement Proposed in Insurance Agent Class Action Against ChoicePoint
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Calif. Physician Sentenced for Eight Years
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Calif. Physician Sentenced for Eight Years
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Agent Arraigned on Felony Charges and Grand Theft
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PRESIDENT DECLARES ALASKA MAJOR DISASTER FOLLOWING FALL WEATHER
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NAMIC CONCERNED ABOUT OREGON’S SINGLE CONSTRUCTION LIABILITY INSURER
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A Katrina Diary: On the Road to Recovery
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Hurricane Katrina Leads to Large Number of Claims, Frustration
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Update from the Gulf Coast: A Policyholder’s Perspective
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Lloyd’s Hurricane Losses Top $ 5 Billion
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National Newsbriefs
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Alternative Products Changing P/C Landscape
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Tomorrow’s Insurance Products Are Being Developed Today
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Turn Routine Office Documents into Moneymaking Tools
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Historic Hurricane Year Puts the Spotlight on Federal Flood Insurance
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Insurers Urged to Assess Climate Change Risks
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Independent Agents Feel Hurricane Katrina’s Full Force
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