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December 6, 2004
Midwest Edition
2005 Program Directory Vol. I

Ill Winds Blow but the Ship Remains on Course

This year's annual report on the reinsurance industry is a bit later than usual. It seems that beginning in August the voyage was interrupted by some serious storms, and it was hard to catch up to the boat as it bounced around the raging seas. Up until then the voyage had been going quite smoothly. Prices in most sectors seemed stable with ...

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PLUS Panelists Offer Perspectives on Industry, Today and Tomorrow

Partners Continue to Come and Go, But It's a Great Time to Jump in the Game

Insurers Appear Disciplined but Open to New Program Business

Sills at Target Markets: Success Lies in 'Loose Bricks,' Treating People Right

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