Inside This Issue

Special Report: Top 100 Agency Profile

IMA Financial Group: A Winning Culture

NATIONAL COVERAGE

U.S. Commercial Lines Outlook Revised To Negative From Stable

S&P: Price Deterioration, Decreased Investment Income Prompt Change

U.S. Insurers' Exposure to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Manageable

A.M. Best: Few Carriers Affected; Substantial Write-Downs Not Foreseen

Labor Dept: Fewer Workers Killed on Job in 2007

Worker Deaths Decline 6% Over 2006

U.S. Doctors Say Lawsuits Help Guarantee Drug Safety

Doctors Tell Supreme Court Suits Protect Consumers

Feds Charge 11 in Biggest-Ever Identity Theft Case

Involves More Than 41 Million Credit, Debit Card Numbers

Spotlight: Top Performing Workers' Comp Insurers

Top 25 P/C Premium Gainers

Surplus Lines Results Remain Strong, Despite Competition

E&S Insurers Outperform Overall P/C Industry Again

Special Report: Salute to Surplus Lines – London Market

Lloyd's in the 21st Century

SPECIAL REPORT: Top 100 Agency Profile

IMA Financial Group: A Winning Culture

Closer Look: Homeowners/Condos

MyNewMarkets.com's Boggs on the Complete Condo Package, Part 2

MIDWEST COVERAGE

Earthquake Expert Warns of Economic Damage

New Madrid fault poses real threat

Chicago Archdiocese Agrees to $12.7M Settlement in Abuse Cases

Cardinal reveals his testimony

American Slain in Beijing Was Board Chairman of Illinois Insurance Company

Tragedy Strikes During Olympic Games

Simmon to Lead Michigan Agents

Independence, Flexibility Key to Serving Policyholders

IDEA EXCHANGE

Broker Liability: Scope of Coverage

Agents Liable for Failing to Obtain Promised or Reasonably Anticipated Coverage

What's All the Fuss About?

Time Is Right for E&S Market to Get Back to Its Roots

Lessons in Globalizing an Insurance Brand

Chubb: Understand Local Culture and Rely on Local Staff When Abroad

Minding Your Business

Business Planning in a Snap!

Wholesaler Value is a Story That Needs to Be Told

Soft Market or Not, Stay Focused on Providing Superior Service, Value to Agents

Brokerage Watch

Stocks Up Slightly; Banks Active in Brokerage M&As

Closing Quote: Innovating Insurance

Women Play Important Role as Insurance Industry Change Agents

DEPARTMENTS

Opening Note
Snapshots
MyNewMarkets
People
Business Moves

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