Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
State fraud bureaus long on arrests; Short on convictions
Insurance crime bureau offers statistics showing some progress
Kansas State's new lab on front lines of bio security
9/11 spurred new interest on importance of lab research
Washington warming to national disaster plan
Hurricane and flood disasters are not just a local issue
Swiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
Losses were below the long-term trend in 2006
Wyo., Ark. cited as deadliest states for truck crashes
R.I., Mass. noted as safest states
A.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
Pricing remains rational for now despite increasing competition
MARKET FEATURES
Spotlight: Social Services/Non-Profits
Insuring child welfare agencies is more than just business
Closer Look: Transportation/Inland Marine/Cargo Tank containers and the inland marine market
Specialty niche offers multi-modal transport and multi-coverage concerns
SPECIAL REPORT: Professional Liability
The new IT frontier: Hidden exposures and brewing claims in the tech liability field
The new world of Internet job applications affects employer's liability
New government rules define who qualifies as an online applicant
As hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
Hedge funds are exposed to increasing risks from regulators, market and public
Media professionals want to know: what's fair use of copyrighted video?
SPECIAL REPORT: Professional Liability
The new world of Internet job applications affects employer's liability
YouTube lawsuit, new insurance product shines spotlight on media liability
Special Report: 2007 Professional Liability Directory
IDEA EXCHANGE
Consumer data protection
Under federal law: A discussion of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
FDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Insurers say liability issue clouded on recall of food products
Closing Quote:
McCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
Three ways to bag more personal lines sales