Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Calif. commissioner abandons uninsured driver initiative
Poizner withdraws support for ballot initiative
First auto policy sold 110 years ago
Travelers sold policy for $5,000 in liability
Seattle court rules failure to disclose voids vessel policy
Insurer can cancel marine pollution policy without disclosure
Study reports on costly 2007 wildfire season
Potential $2.5 billion in insured losses for Calif. alone
Colo. auto rates down, study says
Rates dropped 35% since state changed system
Insurers call Calif. auto repair bill 'anti-consumer'
Groups say bill would deny information to consumers
Flood map changes worry Sacramento officials, builders
Widespread concern requirements could prompt building moratorium
Alaska fishing town braces for court look at Exxon Valdez spill
Nearly two decades later, town still faces economic challenges
Former Calif. commissioner facing further scrutiny
Quakenbush, now Fla. sheriff 's deputy, shoots suspect
Ariz. settles $7 million-plus in claims
DOI reports responding to 5,020 claims in 2007
Five execs found guilty of fraud in Gen Re-AIG trial
Charges stem from allegations of falsely boosting AIG's stock price
Former Marsh execs to appeal conviction in bid-rigging case
Attorneys view the ruling as 'merely round one'
Credit crisis throws AIG into 'uncharted waters'
Further write-downs possible for insurance giant
Personal lines stability in 2008's forecast
A.M. Best says underwriting discipline driving trend
MARKET FEATURES
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
How to appraise and insure historic homes
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
Things agents should know about the appraisal process
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
Are clients' most-valued items falling into the gap?
Nanotechnology: A big risk in a small package?
Emerging industry's impact on insurance still unknown
SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Salary Survey
Who's worth what in the independent agency system?
Closer Look: Auto/Antiques and Collectibles
Special policies for special cars
2008 Hospitality Risks Directory
Cleanliness is key to preventing hot tub claims
Proper risk management includes daily inspections, water tests and more
Auto claim frequency drop offsets rise in medical, repair costs
Report documents nationwide private passenger auto data
Calif. wholesalers seek specialty niches as the soft market continues
CIWA members value relationships with agents, insurers
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
How to hire a new producer
Policyholders need to be educated on importance of flood coverage
Eroding levees, flood map changes, highlight need for outreach
The spillover of bond insurer downgrades
Rep. Kanjorski on the ripple effects on nation's economy
Closing Quote
Industry fights back against charges of bad faith
DEPARTMENTS
- Opening Note
- People
- Business Moves
- MyNewMarkets