10 La. regulators question Allstate cancellations
Insurance department tells company to reinstate policies
11 Former Okla. commissioner arrested, jailed
Fisher broke terms of appeal bond, AG says
N1 Industry gears up for more federal terrorism insurance debates
Advocates say the coverage still vital to national security
N1 More than half of adults could be in need of disability coverage
Survey says most could not meet expenses if they became disabled
N2 Number of catastrophe-related laws enacted in 2006 rises
Lawmakers prepare to exceed last year’s total
N2 Caribbean nations establish joint disaster insurance pool
Eighteen countries sign off on agreement for a $47 million fund
N2 Fitch Ratings reviews reinsurance collateralization proposal
Says insurers’ financial strength should not be altered under plan
N3 Mexican trucks to travel deeper into U.S. roads
Safety advocates say move will endangers motorists
N4 A.M. Best likes what it sees in P/C personal lines segment
Favorable frequency, severity trends, low-cat losses make for a good year
MARKET FEATURES
N6 Special Report: Agency Compensation
What lies ahead for agency compensation?
Agents could benefit from incentive pay plans replacing contingent commissions
N8 China offers lessons in globalization for U.S. and world
Insurance exec Greenberg on China’s economic revolution
N13 Special Report: Agency Compensation
The impact of contingent commissions on independent agencies
How much do agencies rely on contingencies and could they survive without it?
N14 Special Report: Agency Compensation
Insurance Journal’s Exclusive 2006 Agency Salary Survey
Producer commissions up; service staff salaries hold steady
N24 Closer Look: Public Entities
Coverage or price? Package or mono-line?
N28 Spotlight: Agribusiness
Where can the agricultural producer turn for economic relief?
44 Coverage gaps in farm/ranch policies
Asking questions can lead to understanding
IDEA EXCHANGE
N18 Closer Look: Agency Technology
21st Century prospecting: Using the Internet to find prospects
N26 Minding Your Business
Compensation for employee benefits staff should mirror commercial lines
46 Is there a loss prevention role for D&O insurers?
If not, why not?
50 Lessons learned from recent catastrophe seasons
Why 2006 predictions were so wrong
52 Futures contracts on ’07 hurricanes
Chicago Exchange launches products for insurers to hedge risks
54 Closing Quote: Ethics is everything
Survive and succeed by sticking to principles
DEPARTMENTS
10 It Figures
11 Declarations
12 People
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