Insurance Journal Magazine
January 26, 2009 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. 1
In this Issue
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FeaturesOlder Drivers’ Fatal Crashes Trend Down Even as More Seniors Drive
Despite growing numbers on the road, fewer older drivers died in... -
FeaturesCustomer Retention Should Be Priority No. 1 for Agency Managers
In this economy, there are many things that agents should be looking... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Westfield Insurance, NGM Insurance Co. Westfield Insurance will... -
FeaturesConnecticut Group Sues over Damage Caused by Implosion
The Knights of Columbus alleges in a new lawsuit that the city of New... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$5.9 Million Fined levied by Connecticut officials against a man who... -
FeaturesCourt: New Jersey Woman Can Pursue Perfume Lawsuit
A New Jersey woman who claims she was disabled by a co-workers'... -
Closing QuoteThe Invisible Hard Market
The events of the past six months — and those of the past... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Fallen Tower Crane "He is the expert in cranes, the go-to guy. Bill... -
Legal BeatInsurance in Times of Financial Crisis
Fiduciary liability typically involves an employee suing an employer... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Compensation Claim on Wrong Eye Leads to Insurance Fraud Charges against New York Man
A New York man who hurt his eye on the job faces insurance fraud... -
FeaturesChange and Protect
Change is coming to Washington and to the NAIC but hopefully it's... -
FeaturesMaine’s Kofman Vows to Do the Job that Feds Can’t
Rookie Regulator Looks to Keep Pine Tree State on Even Keel Although... -
FeaturesSpecter of Danger Surrounds Cell Phones in Cars
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Maine and Delaware said they would...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWholesaler Innovation Helps Close the Gaps
E&S Exists to Provide Coverage for Unique and Emerging Risks Before... -
Idea ExchangeOld Insurance Inspection Photos Make Meaningful Gifts
Are you ready for a quick excursion down memory lane? It's a short... -
FeaturesFBI Reports Drop in Crime Including Property Crimes and Arson
The nation experienced a 3.5 percent decline in violent crime and a... -
FeaturesContractor Additional Insured Endorsements May Reduce Coverage Available to the Named Insured
Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part series on contractor... -
FeaturesMadoff Scandal to Cost Insurers $1.8 Billion, Aon Benfield Estimates
While the maximum potential exposed insurance limits resulting from... -
FeaturesDuty to Defend Greater than Duty to Indemnify
A Subcontractor's Contractual Obligation to Defend Exists Regardless... -
FeaturesInsurance Claims for 2008 U.S. Catastrophes to Top $25 Billion
U.S. property/casualty insurers are expected to pay homeowners and... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesObama Presidency Could Dramatically Influence Courts, Vanderbilt Professor Says
As President Barack Obama takes office, not only will the political... -
FeaturesLondon’s Reach Bolsters U.S. Specialty Lines
Insurers Catlin, Beazley, Amlin, Hiscox and Newcomer Torus Find Their...
