Features

Editor's Note: Making those New Year's resolutions ...

Despite concerns, new study shows no shift in Midwest faults

Pilot error a factor in Midway Airport crash

Former insurance mogul's firm fined $1.4 million

Managing the risk of lawsuits against lawyers

In recruiting, qualify before you sell

Hurricane contractors: Working without a safety net

Roundabouts turning intersections into circular drives

Restaurant sales to top $500 billion in 2006

Artisan contractors run for liability cover

Sizing Up The Construction Market

Brokers continue to gain; M&A activity remains steady

Constructive advice

Table-top TVs, Web access and other trends

Risk management strategies before, during and after construction

Building up construction insurance, block by block

2006: The year when changes take hold

Departments

Fraud Roundup

• Former Kansas City cop pleads guilty in insurance fraud scheme
• Ohio governor's ethics conviction listed top story in 2005
• Healthcare fraud is a family affair

New Markets

• Fire and Water Restoration Plus Pollution and Mold Liability for Contractors
• Miscellaneous Medical Malpractice
• Small Business Package
• Workers' Comp
• Community Banks, Lawyers
• EPLI

Newsbriefs

• MILWAUKEE CPCU SOCIETY SCHEDULES LEADERSHIP COURSES
• SETTLEMENT PROPOSED IN CLASS ACTION AGAINST CHOICEPOINT
• MICH. AG WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT DANGERS OF BUYING FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLES
• ILLINOIS GOVERNOR PUSHES PLAN TO HELP UNINSURED KIDS
• MICHGAN COMMISSIONER EXTENDS TIME FOR MOTORISTS TO SUE
• INSURERS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE STUDY ON AUTO THEFT

People & Places

• People & Places