Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
2007 Atlantic hurricane season to be busy one
Will forecasters' warnings prove accurate this year?
N.H. on risks with no Social Security Numbers
Carriers can't refuse to quote- so what do they do?
Newport's mansions develop hurricane plan
Fireman's Fund helps protect R.I.'s coastal treasures
Mass. workers comp rates to drop 16%
Rates have declined more than 60% since 1991
Jury convicts in finite reinsurance case
Brightpoint-AIG deal said to violate SEC laws
Survey: 75% of consumers satisfied with insurance agents
Personalized service and human interaction emerge as key factors
'Broken lawsuit' system hurts small businesses
Study claims fear dampens entrepreneurs' spirit
At last, World Trade Center rebuilding to begin
N.Y. Gov. Spitzer brokers settlement with insurers
Maryland law targets staged accident fraud
Becomes second state to make staging a specific crime
N.J. agents view real-time capabilities
Most agency systems contain real time features
WORLD TRADE CENTER SETTLEMENT
N.Y. Gov. Spitzer brokers deal that should clear way for rebuilding to begin
MARKET FEATURES
Gallagher leader says service to risk managers today 'stinks'
CEOs say improving service continues to be a top priority
SPECIAL REPORT: Personal Lines Leaders agencies that excel in personal lines sales
SPECIAL REPORT: Leader Profiles
Exclusive snapshots of selected Personal Lines Leaders
Exclusive Interview: From Cuba to Capitol Hill
Big "I" President Alex Soto is not a typical agent
IDEA EXCHANGE
International Insider
Chubb's Ellis on minimizing global catastrophes
New 'Green' captive insurer forms
Exclusively for eco-friendly businesses
Minding Your Business
Business charters define how owners, family members work together
Closing Quote: Make TRIA permanent
Sen. Christopher Dodd explains why