Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
House Healthcare Bill: Insurance Changes, Mandates, Public Option
Differences with Senate Must Be Reconciled
Agents Unhappy with House Bill
Public Option, Non-Profits Counseling, Cost of Measure Among Criticisms
International Report: Climate Change Treaty and Doha Round
Possibility of No Climate Change Pact Leaves Insurers with Dilemma
Insurance Journal Launches Apple iPhone Application
It's a First for P/C Trade Publishing and It's Free
National Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Dec. 18
Congress Manages Another Temporary Extension
Three Ex-Marsh Execs Acquitted in Bid-Rigging Case
Peiser, Doherty, Drake Not Guilty of Spitzer's Charges
Trucker Safety Rule on Hours to Be Reconsidered
Obama Administration Promises to Review Bush 10-Hour Rule
The Face of Freakin' Agency Marketing
Kool Prophet Adam DeGraide Promises Astonishing Results
Special Report: Contractors & Builders 10 Things to Know About Construction Industry Supply Chain
How Construction Affects Every Aspect of U.S. Economy
Special Report: Contractors & Builders More Heavy Metal Hits: Stolen Equipment on Rise
Heavy Equipment Theft Becomes a Sophisticated $600 Million Business
Pollution Insurance: Peace of Mind or Smart Soft Market Marketing?
A Coverage Every Agent Should Tell Every Insured About
Special Report: Contractors & Builders Subcontractors Can't Hide from Workers' Compensation
Boggs on Why General Contractors Should Mandate Coverage
Closer Look: Healthcare Liability After Going Down for Years, Hospital Liability Claims Rising
But Professional Liability Market Should Remain Stable, Says Aon
SOUTHEAST
Chinese Drywall Link to Home, Health Woes Remains Mystery
Further Studies Planned on Connection to Health and Corrosion Issues
Kentucky Counties' Insurance Unit to Halt Favors for Officials
Group Avoids Violating State Law Against 'Illegal Inducements'
Flooded Georgia Homeowners Seek Buyout
Hundreds Hope County Will Buy Their Damaged Homes
South Carolina Couple Says Firm Hired Accused Arsonist
Lawsuit Claims Security Firm Failed to Investigate Employee
States Back Federal Role in Insuring Against Natural Catastrophes
Regulators Back White Paper Outlining 3-Tiered Approach
Vacant Buildings: A Side Effect of Downsizing
Consolidation Often Leaves Companies Exposed
IDEA EXCHANGE
Agency Management: Outsourcing Agencies Turn to China to Cut Backlogs, Free Up Resources
ReSource Pro Offers Half-Price, Off-Hours Help for Agency Back Offices
Closing Quote: Teresa Long The Risk of 'Intexticated' Workers
It's Only a Matter of Time Before Insurers Require Cell Phone Bans
DEPARTMENTS