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 ...

Features

Editor's Note: Maintain a Clean Image

Publish Your Own Insurance Owner's Manual

SPITZER TAKES COMPENSATION PROBE TO WASHINGTON

States Unveil Model Disclosure Act

Planning to Grow: The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part One

Carrier Solvency, Not Aggregate Industry Reserves, Should be Focus

Outside on the Professional Liability Playground

European Insurance Summit 2004 Offers Some Words to Live By

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

Fla. Cabinet Extends Moratorium to Dec. 31, But Only for Unrepaired Homes

Progressive's Black Box: Is Big Brother Good for the Industry'

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: Come 2014, Industry Should Look Very Familiar

Fla. Subpoenas Marsh & McLennan; Reviewing State Agencies' Contracts

Private Equity Capital Could Finance Five New Florida Companies

Parting Shots: Hurricane Spitzer to Take London by Storm

Departments

New Markets

• Florida Property Program
• Surplus Lines Liability Products
• Recreational Watercraft
• Expanded D&O
• Small Business Enhancements
• Auto Physical Damage
• Crime Insurance
• Terrorism Insurance

Newsbriefs

• OTHER STATES COULD RECONSIDER ANTHEM MERGER:
• MURDER CHARGED IN SLAYING OF TAMPA INSURANCE ADJUSTER:
• N.C. HOMEOWNERS DISPUTE CLAIM DENIAL, HIRE LAWYERS:
• MISS. DISASTER ASSISTANCE TOPS $6M:
• FLA. MARINAS WANT STATE, COUNTY HELP:
• VESTA POSTS THIRD-QUARTER $54M LOSSES:
• STATE FARM HIKES FLA. HOMEOWNER RATES 5 PERCENT:
• INSURANCE MEDIATION TALKS IN FLORIDA:
• W. VA. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AUDIT REPORTS POSITIVE TRENDS:
• FLORIDA AGENTS TAKING CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS:
• JUDGE RULES AGAINST MUTUAL BENEFITS IN FAVOR OF SEC:
• HOUSING WEBSITE DRAWS THOUSANDS:
• HULL INTRODUCES FLORIDA COMMERCIAL RISK PROGRAM:

People & Places

• People & Places

Ratings

• Vesta Group Under Review
• PMA Insurance Group Restored
• Bluepoint Assigned by Moody's
• Toa Reinsurance Downgraded

Tech Products

• eSemc.com Marketing System
• St. Paul Travelers' Risk Control
• ISO's Enhanced Coverage Verifier