Insurance Journal
July 24, 2006 Issue
National Articles from July 24, 2006
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Merck Wins New Jersey Vioxx Case
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KATRINA threatened to paint a dark picture for fine art insurer
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Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
West Articles from July 24, 2006
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News Currents
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Safeco Changes Top Personnel
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Fire officials on edge as California fires burn; state of emergency issued for San Bernardino
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Auto Club of SoCal reduced rates take effect in December
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Optional federal charter is needed
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New highway safety chief to focus on families, auto safety
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
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California revises proposed mileage verification regulations
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The excess flood market steps up when national flood program falls short
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Case Law Watch
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Safeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
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New Markets
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Figures
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Washington fines Geico $120,000 for credit-scoring violations
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News Currents
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Western states face mold danger despite dry climate
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Natural deposits of asbestos found in at least 20 states
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Editor’s Note: Exemption protection
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Former FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
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Fraud Roundup
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Industry cannot ignore Hispanic buying power
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Business Moves
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Notable Quotable
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Crist, Fritschi & Paterson underscores value of relationships
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News Currents
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Miscellaneous Health Care Facilities: Risk mixing and matching
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News Currents
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News Currents
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ST. PAUL TRAVELERS
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Washington fines Geico $120,000 for credit-scoring violations
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Excess flood market steps up when national flood program falls short
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Fraud Roundup
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Natural deposits of asbestos found in at least 20 states
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
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Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Agency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
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Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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SWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
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MERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
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U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Lost … but then found somewhere in Florida
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Exemption protection
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Fire officials on edge as California fires burn; state of emergency issued for San Bernardino
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SAFECO CHANGES TOP PERSONNEL
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California agency approves change in auto insurance law
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FEMA CHANGES RULES; WHO SHOULD PAY?
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Industry cannot ignore Hispanic buying power
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Utah board recommends traffic tickets not be reported to insurers
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California revises proposed mileage verification regulations
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New Markets
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People and Places
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Auto Club of SoCal reduced rates take effect in December
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New Mexico Insurance Deputy accused of soliciting funds
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Crist, Fritschi & Paterson underscores value of relationships
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Reforms pushing California workers’ comp rates, losses down
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Safeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
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New highway safety chief to focus on families, auto safety
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Miscellaneous Health Care Facilities: Risk mixing and matching
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Case Law Watch
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Optional federal charter is needed
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Western states face mold danger despite dry climate
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
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Spokane diocese settles claims with two insurers
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Former FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
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AIG, C.V. STARR
South Articles from July 24, 2006
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IIAT honors Fitzhugh for 60 years of state conference attendance
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Coastal communities only halfway ready for a major storm
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Donelon orders insurers to extend hurricane claims period in Louisiana
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People
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News Currents
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News Currents
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‘Adequate rate for the risk’ a big concern for industry executives
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News Currents
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New Markets
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Going after unpaid claims
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Pay less attention to delinquent accounts, call your good customers
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Safeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
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Higher windstorm rates
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Despite understanding risk, drivers gab on wireless phones
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Fraud on the farm
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Quotations
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Business Moves
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Editor’s Note: Watching out what you wish for
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Maximizing your agency’s ROI – Return on internet
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Riding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
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News Currents
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Bid deadline for verification system looms
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
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News Currents
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Protecting residential construction risks with OCIPs
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Vesta subsidiaries to be liquidated
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Optional federal charter is needed
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
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Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Agency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
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Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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SWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
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MERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
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U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Lost … but then found somewhere in Florida
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Watching out what you wish for
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Pay less attention to delinquent accounts, call your good customers
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FEMA CHANGES RULES MID-STREAM; WHO SHOULD PAY?
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The excess flood market steps up where NFIP drops off
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Riding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
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IIAT honors Fitzhugh for 60 years of state conference attendance
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A separate survey
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Former FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
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Vesta subsidiaries to be liquidated
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Maximizing your agency’s ROI — Return on internet
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HIGHER WINDSTORM RATES
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People and Places
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Coastal communities only halfway ready for a major storm
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Going after unpaid claims
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New Markets
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Optional federal charter is needed
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‘Adequate rate for the risk’ a big concern for industry executives
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Fraud on the farm
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Bid deadline for verification system looms
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Despite understanding risk, drivers gab on wireless phones
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Safeco CEO: ‘We will sell to consumers in the way they want to buy’
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Wind stays in ‘wind vs. water’ case, judge says
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The virtual, global economy humbles insurance leaders
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Donelon orders insurers to extend hurricane claims period in Louisiana
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Protecting residential construction risks with OCIPs
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
Southeast Articles from July 24, 2006
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Editor’s Note: To be, or not be Florida’s governor
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Fidelity National P/C acquires Southern Family flood policies
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Applications for Mississippi grant program
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Miss. housing grants increased by 35 percent
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Hurricane consultant outlines mitigation steps
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Take the pollution out of the D&O policy
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Csiszar tells agents major shift essential to entice carriers to Florida
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W. Va. cracking down on 2,000 employers without workers’ comp
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10 Former FEMA director promotes mediation
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FAIA cat team volunteers honored for helping during Hurricane Katrina
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Former FEMA director promotes government-industry disaster mediation
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People
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Sen. Smith unveils ‘comprehensive plan’ to fix Florida’s insurance woes
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Provisions of Florida’s anti-auto fraud legislation:
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Gov. Bush signs Florida auto insurance fraud legislation
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To be, or not be Florida’s governor
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FAIA cat team volunteers honored for helping during Hurricane Katrina
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Gov. Bush signs Florida auto insurance fraud legislation
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Csiszar tells agents major shift essential to entice carriers to Florida
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Hurricane consultant outlines mitigation steps
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Former FEMA director promotes government-industry disaster mediation
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Fidelity National P/C acquires Southern Family flood policies
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Take the pollution out of the D&O policy
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W. Va. cracking down on 2,000 employers without workers’ comp
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Sen. Smith unveils ‘comprehensive plan’ to fix Florida’s insurance woes
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People and Places
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Miss. housing grants increased by 35 percent
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
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Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Agency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
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Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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SWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
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MERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
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U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Lost … but then found somewhere in Florida
Midwest Articles from July 24, 2006
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News Currents
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Fraud Roundup
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News Currents
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New Markets
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Editor’s Note: Exemption protection
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
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Ind. county employees learn records stolen in computer theft
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Riding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
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P/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
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Case Law Watch
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Business Moves
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
-
Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Agency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
-
Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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SWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
-
MERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
-
U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Lost … but then found somewhere in Florida
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Exemption protection
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Fraud Roundup
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Former FEMA director promotes state, federal disaster mediation
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P/C market takes hold of rapidly developing identity theft solutions
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People and Places
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Riding out soft and hard market cycles with quality relationships
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New Markets
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Ind. county employees learn records stolen in computer theft
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Ill. Attorney General sues Liberty Mutual for alleged bid-rigging
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Case Law Watch
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Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006
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STUDY QUESTIONS EFFECTIVENESS OF EFFORTS TO DETER TERRORISM
East Articles from July 24, 2006
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Mass. Fair Plan plays catch-up on reinsurance, rates
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News Briefs
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Business Moves
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N.Y., N.J. agents fight DMV inserts
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Boston’s Big Dig tragedy expected to trigger new wave of litigation
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N.J. auto restrictions: a troubling turn
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Flooding in Pennsylvania destroys 518 homes
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News Currents
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Figures
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New Markets
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Declarations
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News Currents
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N.Y. blasts ‘anemic’ workers’ comp anti-fraud efforts
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Editor’s Note: Much ado about little
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N.Y. lawmakers disappoint on property insurer; avoid workers’ comp reform
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States may scrap full collateral requirements for ‘alien’ reinsurers
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Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources
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Strong earnings keep insurers’ stock prices stable; M&A activity remains flat
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Getting your commercial producers to prospect
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Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations
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Agency compensation reflects organic growth, profitability and retention
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Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance
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Big ‘I’ exec tells agents federal charter is a ‘recipe for disaster’
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SWISS RE ANNOUNCES FIRST GE LAYOFFS
-
MERCK WINS NEW JERSEY VIOXX CASE
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U.S. property/casualty industry posts record 1Q profits
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Preemptive plans crucial to protect art and collectibles
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Lost … but then found somewhere in Florida
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Much ado about little
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People and Places
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Flooding in Pennsylvania destroys 518 homes
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Maryland tends to alcohol training
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Boston’s Big Dig tragedy expected to trigger new wave of litigation
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N.Y. blasts ‘anemic’ workers’ comp anti-fraud efforts
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N.J. auto restrictions: a troubling turn
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N.Y. lawmakers disappoint on property insurer; avoid workers’ comp reform
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New Markets
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N.Y., N.J. AGENTS FIGHT DMV INSERTS
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While states adopt seat belts laws, 29 still balk at motorcycle helmets
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Mass. Fair Plan plays catch-up on reinsurance, rates
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VIRGINIA TARGETS DOGS, UNDERAGE DRINKING
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It Figures
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