Inside This Issue
		NATIONAL COVERAGE
	Appeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
	Texas Appeals Court Sides with Merck Noting 'Insufficient Evidence'
 
	FDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices
	Sentinel System Designed to Better Track Emerging Risks After Wider Use
 
	Washington Report
	FBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
 
	Lawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
	So Far, Some 448 Lawsuits Filed Related to the Subprime Meltdown
 
	Study: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market
	Low-to-Moderate Income Consumers Anticipate Buying More Coverage
 
	International Report
	A Reluctant Bride; China's Earthquake; Willis' New HQ in London; and AIG
 
	What to Watch for When Navigating EPLI Landmines
	Understanding Prior Acts, Warranty Statements and More
 
	The Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program
	The New Alliance Finds 'Sweet Spot' in Banks With up to $2B in Assets
 
	A Soft Market Solution: MGAs and Risk Sharing
	Part 2: Benefits Extend Beyond Potential for Increased Profits
 
	Program Market to Remain Vibrant in 2008
	Survey: Carrier Appetite Opens the Door to Programs of Almost Any Size
 
	SPECIAL REPORT: Programs
	Soft Market Tests Program Administrators' Survival Skills
 
	17th Annual Program Directory, Vol. 1
	
 
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
	Many Houstonians Won't Evacuate
	Allstate Says 40 Percent Would Stay if Hurricane Hit
 
	Louisiana House Votes to Raise Auto Rate Minimum
	Opponents Say Many Will Just Go Without
 
	State Farm/Texas Dispute Goes Back to Regulators
	Appeals Court Says Insurer Was Denied Due Process Rights
 
	Insurers Expect $50M in Losses From Austin Storm
	Back to Back Storms Packed High Winds, Large Hail
 
	Louisiana Supreme Court Backs Insurer in Rita Suit
	Valued Policy Law Doesn't Cover Excluded Peril in This Case
 
	Catastrophe Markets Could Suffer From Credit Crunch
	A.M. Best Says Raising Cash for Claims May Be Difficult
 
	Review Board Says TDI Works Well but Offers Changes
	Department Could Do a Better Job Regulating P/C Rates
 
	La. Derailment Highlights Need for Railroad Safety Measures
	Rail Accidents Down Nearly 25 Percent Nationally
 
	Insurance Industry Celebrates Women's Achievements
	National Insurance Women's Week a Tradition Since 1965
 
	Outgoing IIAT President Says He's Benefited From Serving
	Association Has Much to Offer Agents, Swingle Says
 
	Swingle Collins & Associates' Frank Swingle
	Agency Leader: Work Hard, Stay Independent
 
	Inexpensive Roof Vent Could Prevent Wind Damage
	System relies on 'Venturi effect'
 
IDEA EXCHANGE
	Minding Your Business: Become the Systemized Agency
	
 
'Garbage in Gospel Out'
	Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Analyzes an Industry She Helped Create
	
 
	Innovation Necessary for Insurance Industry
	Creativity Is Key to Long-Term Success, Aon Executive Says
 
	Closing Quote: A Solution in Search of a Problem
	Benefits Group's Attorney: Genetic Discrimination Law Not Needed
 
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