Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Beacon Mutual controversy rekindled in R.I.
Gov. claims unions retaliate against whistleblower nominee
Oregon's Ario to Pennsylvania
Gov. Rendell taps Oregon's insurance chief to succeed Koken
House bill to renew federal terrorism reinsurance
Extension viable for 10 years, includes expanded definition
Supreme Court ruling limits investors' antitrust recoveries
Move could save Wall Street firms a bundle
P/C insurers invest $320 billion in public projects
Municipal bonds help construct schools, roads, hospitals and more
After early workers' comp victory, Albany sputters
Gov. Spitzer, Senate Leader Bruno continue in gridlock tradition
N.H. passes tort reforms
Bill redefines who can sue for damages
Virginia police cameras scan for stolen cars
Technology proving effective in vehicle recovery
MARKET FEATURES
SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Builder's risk: difficult but manageable
New capacity enters market, but terms and conditions not easy
SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Construction underwriters v. claims units
Coverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds
But overall, construction market looks 'optimistic,' Willis exec says
SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Contracts count when dealing with subcontractors
Language, legislative knowledge, and right insurance partner matter
Spotlight: Restaurants & Bars
Today's complex restaurant environment needs the right ingredients
SPECIAL REPORT: Pennsylvania's choice
Joel Ario comes East from Oregon to head the Keystone State's insurance department
SPECIAL REPORT: Architects & Engineers
Getting to 'yes' with underwriters on design liability accounts
Beazley underwriter advises brokers to read up on rating plans
SPECIAL REPORT: Architects & Engineers
Project owners run for their own cover
Closer Look: Main Street Markets - Small Business Risks
More small businesses think big
Closer Look: Main Street Markets - Small Business Risks
Small business owners' needs run large
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
The secret of "The Secret"
Closing Quote: Balancing risk and reward
FEMA chief describes new approach, lessons learned from Katrina