Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Study: Tort reforms reduce med-mal premiums
Reforms decrease claims cost, reduce physicians' premiums
Nationwide survey reveals top ten pet peeves of the road
Applying make-up, eating while driving are just a few
Post Spitzer: merger activity up says Mystic Capital
No shortage of buyers is the good news
Senate Republicans fail again to cap medical malpractice
Effort marks fifth time in four years Democrats squash legislation
Study: Four out of 10 med-mal cases are groundless
Vast majority of cases dismissed without payment
U.S. insurers withstood record catastrophe losses in 2005
ISO's Coyne tells MGAs capitalization, risk management the reason
Expect next influenza pandemic to be severe
Risk experts warn underestimating risk could be fatal
Auto insurance costs holding steady, industry reports
Safety, fewer accidents and anti-fraud efforts contribute
MARKET FEATURES
Why are construction managers difficult to insure?
Myriad of tasks facing construction managers add to the challenge
London Insurance Market, Part Three
Harnessing technology in a paper-filled world
SPECIAL REPORT: Program Business
World's first program administrator certification sets sail
SPECIAL REPORT: Avian Flu
Need to prepare for business continuity in wake of pandemic
SPECIAL REPORT
15th Annual Program Directory, Vol. I
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minimizing litigations by managing e-records
Electronic data issues more important than ever before
Young agent 'tricks and treats'
Cold call creativity is important for success
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
Distinguish your agency with commercial client training
Commentary: Getting tough in a soft market
Insider tips on improving efficiency when it's needed most
Agency Best Practices
SullivanCurtisMonroe CEO says growth, profit and fun equal success