8 Report faults FEMA on hurricane assistance

GAO estimates around $1 billion ‘improperly’ handed out

10 Let the towing begin

Thousands of abandoned cars to be removed in New Orleans

10 IIAT presents awards, installs new officers

Association holds 109th annual conference in Houston

11 Chevron makes a deal

Company pledges to help prevent tobacco sales to minors

N1 Supreme Court: Comp premiums not priority in bankruptcy Insurers claim decision is wrong; could drastically impact market

N1 New federal bill aims to reform surplus lines regulation

Brokers show support for slimmed-down SMART legislation

N5 S&P: CEOs concerned about capacity and pricing

Executive panelists stress need for underwriting discipline

N6 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

New Drive Insurance chief eyes growth strategy

N8 SPECIAL REPORT: Professional Liability

Lawyers overseeing lawyers – A new look at self-regulation

N12 Closer Look: Artisan Contractors

Creative marketing pays off when insuring today’s artisans

N15 Closer Look: Artisan Contractors

Theft protection from start to finish

46 They keep him awake at night

One insurance executive’s concerns about the industry

N16 Turning the table: Coping with a new era of risk

Willis’ Plumeri says federal charter, central disaster plan may be the answer

N20 Minding Your Business

The 10% Solution: An approach to internal perpetuation

N21 Spotlight: Liquor Liability

How pool tables, live music, security, even video games affect premiums

48 From adequate to awesome

The making of a great CSR

50 Diversification plus education

Successful independent agency needs both

54 In the eye of Hurricane Katrina

Court decisions in Mississippi cases provide answers and create doubts

41 Insuring Indian country

Understanding tribal law is essential

44 Professional liability and the health care industry

Mix and match risk with miscellaneous facilities

12 People

14 Business Moves

16 New Markets

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