Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Georgia orders premium adjustments
Oxendine says Universal Underwriters overcharged
Florida hears rate hikes
Four insurers have requested premium increases
It Figures: One year after Katrina
Hurricane claims settlements by the numbers
Tenn. agent in license battle
Former state Sen. Ford seeks to remain an agent
Study hits states without helmet laws
Not wearing helmet contributes to death and injury rates
U.S. traffic deaths on rise
Fatalities reach highest level since 1990
Premiums remain flat in second quarter
But property premiums on upswing in hurricane regions
Guy Carpenter report examines nanotechnology
Breakthrough carries both risks and potential rewards
Study urges efforts to prevent teen worker injuries
Safety programs can significantly reduce injuries
Drain on coastal population after the hurricanes
Study notes that many people may have left permanently
One year later: Gulf Coast agents & Katrina recovery
Three determined Mississippi agents and their progress in rebuilding
Kentucky in race for captives
Interview with Former Insurance Director Glenn Jennings
MARKET FEATURES
Surplus lines professionals taking care of business
NAPSLO President says education, regulation top the list
Surplus lines designation gets a facelift
Curriculum may be a good fit for retailers as well
Know thyself; insure thyself
E&O: an essential part of doing business
Closer Look: Medical Transportation
Putting the brakes on paratransit operator losses
Spotlight: Surety Bonds
Understanding the surety process
SPECIAL REPORT: Excess & Surplus
Competition hits the surplus lines industry
IDEA EXCHANGE
First post-Katrina court decision a victory for insurers
Leonard v. Nationwide decision breaks no new legal ground
IJ's Premier Education and Training Directory
Cultivating a management mentality
Outsourcing, capital growth, capacity keys issues
Minding Your Business
Deal makers and deal breakers
Closing Quote: Asbestos case bundling in perspective