Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Special Report: Surplus Lines An Answer for Increasing Data Breach Exposure
Where Traditional Insurance Falters, Surplus Lines Steps In
Special Report: Surplus Lines Ironman Kevin Kelley: Strength Through Multiple Platforms
Ironshore's CEO on Why He Left AIG and His Plans for His New Company
Closer Look: London Report The International Insurance Center
Systems Changes, Technology, Talent Pool Position the City for the Future
Lloyd's D&O Coverage an Issue in Stanford Fraud Case
Receiver Blocks Insurance Payments to Defendants
AIG Stabilizing But Ability to Repay Government in Doubt
Effects of Restructuring Remain Uncertain, Says GAO
IDEA EXCHANGE
Agency Technology: How to Cure 8 Common 'Small' Insurance Agency Ailments
Being Small Is No Excuse for Being Unprofessional
Product Liability: Cut 'n Run? What to Do When Customers Slash Coverage
Getting Them to Think About Long Term, Emerging Risks
Minding Your Business: Take That Agency Strategic Planning Session Offsite
Give Everyone a Sense of Responsibility for Moving Ahead
Agency Technology: Re-Evaluate Agency Systems to Do More With Less
Hosted, or SaaS-Based, Solutions Don't Require Heavy Investment
Spotlight: Risk Retention Group Guide
Closing Quote: The 'Special' Relationship
Lloyd's and the U.S. Market: a Perfect Fit
WEST COVERAGE
Colorado Considers Laws for Pinnacol
Some Seek More Oversight of Giant Workers Comp Fund
Health Insurance Rates Rose Fast in West
Study: As Much As 5 Times Wages in Some States
10 Insurers Hit Century Mark
Bear River and Farmers Mutual Among Those in Century Club
California Wildfires Lead to Renewed Push for Arson Registry
Calif. Senators, Reps Lobby for National Registry
Oregon High Court Faces Punitive Damages Issue
Asked to Decide If State Must Approve Any Settlements
States to Get $25 Million for Medical Malpractice Pilots
White House Follows Up on President's Pledge
Lava Listed on Hawaii's Big Island
Insurers' Use of Old Risk Maps Irks Some Property Owners
Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Comp Hits Second Generation
Agents Can Now Offer Product Once Available to PEOs Only
2009 a Boom Year for Insurance Legislation
Nearly 26,000 Laws or Regulations to Change
(Calif. Only) Poizner Urges No Iranian Investments by Insurers
Urges Other States to Follow California's Lead
(Calif. Only) Firm Seeks Dismissal of $70 Million in Workers' Comp Billings
Premier Medical Tied to Thousands of Fraudulent Medical Charges
DEPARTMENTS