Monthly Archives: January 2006

Excess, Surplus & Specialty

Main Street E&S: Why independent agents like backyard brokers In today’s business world, it’s rare to hear a live voice...

News Currents

Regulatory modernization tops industry’s legislative agenda for 2006 With the extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, passage of federal...

Connecticut

Welcome to Insurance Journal’s 2006 National Directory of Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets, Volume 1. This exclusive biannual market directory...

Gemstar sues insurer

Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. has sued an insurer, seeking to recover $50 million in liability coverage the media and technology...

Case Law Watch

Topliff v. Chicago Insurance Co. (Wash. Court of Appeals, Nov. 15, 2005) Ruling: The insured, an attorney, had been sued...

Close Up: Which cars are safest

Ten 2006 passenger cars won praise from the insurance industry for offering protection to passengers in front, side and rear...

SPECIAL REPORT: Post-flood tips

It’s one thing to prepare for a disaster to mitigate damage, but what should policyholders do if the damage is...