Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
RadioShack cited for not protecting customer information
Texas AG says files were dumped in a trash bin
'Plain language' requirement on policies
Sen. Lott wants federal enforcement
Recent ATV deaths in Ark. highlight safety concerns
Doctors say injuries, deaths on the rise
What to do with $100 million?
La. commissioner wants fund to lure insurers to state
La. Citizens problems sink deeper
Consultant says insurer last balanced books 18 months ago
Bipartisan flood insurance 'modernization' bill introduced
Legislation boosts borrowing, maximum limits
A.M. Best cites 15 P/C insurers as financially impaired in 2006
Impairment rate is half the historical level for the past 38 years
Study claims U.S. 'tort tax' costs $865 billion a year
On average that's about $9,800 per family
Insurers to Congress: Private markets can handle most disasters
Mega-cats need a public-private partnership, others agree
Judge rules Spitzer suit may continue
Liberty Mutual not giving up the fight
MARKET FEATURES
Top 10 myths of D&O liability insurance
Misconceptions abound
Spotlight: Cyber Risk
Top 10 data loss disasters in 2006
Spotlight: Cyber Risk/Identity Theft
Understanding network risk insurance
SPECIAL REPORT:
Top 100 Property Casualty Independent Agencies
Closer Look: Energy/Oil and Gas
Underwriters weigh design, construction of offshore oil platforms
Closer Look: Energy/Oil and Gas
Oil drilling risks rise with novice crews
European Insurance Forum puts Ireland in the spotlight
EU Reinsurance Directive, Solvency II, killer risks and cats up for discussion
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
'Free agents' and other 2007 management trends
Mentoring new producers to success
Dedicating the time to the process is essential
Legal Beat: Handle customer data with care
It's the law
Closing Quote: State-backed insurance schemes
Are they the wave of the future?