Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Insurance Execs See Significant Sub-Prime Impact on 2009 Results
KPMG Survey Also Shows Credit, Pricing Risks as Most Significant Challenges
Fitch: P/C Profits Decline Sharply in First-Half 2008
Poor Investment, Deteriorating Underwriting Results Lead Causes
U.S. Subprime Lawsuits Outpace S&L Cases, Study Finds
Crisis Generates 607 Federal Lawsuits in 18 Months
U.S. Reinsurers Report Results Fall
Post Deteriorating Combined Ratio; Decline in Surplus
D&O Market Finds Ways to Grow Even in Soft Market
Conning Research Says Niche Focus Spells Success
Study Finds Economic Costs of Federal Cat Legislation High
Taxpayers Could Face Multi-Billion Dollar Burden
Closer Look: High Risk Property/Catastrophe Risks
Hurricane, Political Season Stirs Up National Cat Plan Proposals
SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Technology
The Road to a Paper-Free Environment Goes Beyond Technology
SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Technology
Agency E&O Exposures in a High-Tech World
SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Technology
Independent Agent 2.0: Branding Through Blogging and Beyond
WEST COVERAGE
Appeals Court Throws Out $241 Million Award in Executive Life Suit
New Trial Needed to Recalculate Damages
Universal North America to Offer Homeowners Insurance in Hawaii
Company to Enter California Market in 2009
Untrustworthy Agents Will Lose Licenses in Washington
Court Rules Term "Untrustworthy" Not Unconstitutionally Vague
Coloradans Spent $26 Billion in Premiums in 2007
Consumer Spend More on Health Insurance Than Auto Insurance
California Workers' Comp Division Strengthens Judges' Ethics Rules
DWC Aims to Enforce Highest Ethical Standards
California Commissioner Proposes Pay-As-You-Drive Regulations
Public Hearing to Be Held Oct. 20
Defending Properties Against Natural Catastrophes
Build Smart with Passive Protection Systems, Safety Institute CEO Says
Blogs Can Get Insurance Clients 'SLAPP'ed
Winning Not Necessarily the Intent of SLAPP Lawsuit
IDEA EXCHANGE
Spotlight: Digital Product Guide
International Insider
Understanding and Planning for Exporters' Risks
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
9 Things to Think About for Your Next Agency Brochure
Legal Beat: California Reporting Requirements
A Review of Reporting Changes in Licensee's Background Information
Supreme Court on Small Business
2007-2008 Term Likely To Receive Mixed Reviews
Closing Quote: Hope is Not an Agency Plan