Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Former Ark. agent gets fraud conviction
Second offense means jail time
Auditor: Investigation into La. Citizens being blocked
Property insurance group denying access, state official says
Okla. AG wins a round in poultry waste lawsuit
Pollution suit can go forward, judge rules
La. property insurance incentive program gaining ground
Commissioner says carriers have expressed interest in it
New safety standards for refineries
Petroleum trade group develops guidelines for hazardous sites
House bill to renew federal terrorism reinsurance
Extension viable for 10 years, includes expanded definition
Supreme Court ruling limits investors' antitrust claim 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
MARKET FEATURES
XXXX=SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Builder's risk: Difficult but manageable
New capacity enters market, but terms and conditions not easy
XXXX=SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Construction underwriters v. claims units
Coverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds
But overall, construction market looks 'optimistic,' Willis exec says
XXXX=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
XXXX=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: GETTING TO 'YES'
With underwritiers on design liability accounts
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
Writing architects and engineers
Keep in mind growing pressures from competition, pricing
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
The secret of "The Secret"
Closing Quote: Balancing risk and reward
FEMA and NFIP working to bolster core competencies