Inside This Issue
		NATIONAL COVERAGE
	House Healthcare Bill: Insurance Changes, Mandates, Public Option
	Differences with Senate Must Be Reconciled
 
	Agents Unhappy with House Bill
	Public Option, Non-Profits Counseling, Cost of Measure Among Criticisms
 
	International Report: Climate Change Treaty and Doha Round
	Possibility of No Climate Change Pact Leaves Insurers with Dilemma
 
	Insurance Journal Launches Apple iPhone Application
	It's a First for P/C Trade Publishing and It's Free
 
	National Flood Insurance Program Extended Until Dec. 18
	Congress Manages Another Temporary Extension
 
	Three Ex-Marsh Execs Acquitted in Bid-Rigging Case
	Peiser, Doherty, Drake Not Guilty of Spitzer's Charges
 
	Trucker Safety Rule on Hours to Be Reconsidered
	Obama Administration Promises to Review Bush 10-Hour Rule
 
	The Face of Freakin' Agency Marketing
	Kool Prophet Adam DeGraide Promises Astonishing Results
 
	Special Report: Contractors & Builders 10 Things to Know About Construction Industry Supply Chain
	How Construction Affects Every Aspect of U.S. Economy
 
	Special Report: Contractors & Builders More Heavy Metal Hits: Stolen Equipment on Rise
	Heavy Equipment Theft Becomes a Sophisticated $600 Million Business
 
	Pollution Insurance: Peace of Mind or Smart Soft Market Marketing?
	A Coverage Every Agent Should Tell Every Insured About
 
	Special Report: Contractors & Builders Subcontractors Can't Hide from Workers' Compensation
	Boggs on Why General Contractors Should Mandate Coverage
 
	Closer Look: Healthcare Liability After Going Down for Years, Hospital Liability Claims Rising
	But Professional Liability Market Should Remain Stable, Says Aon
 
SOUTHEAST
	Chinese Drywall Link to Home, Health Woes Remains Mystery
	Further Studies Planned on Connection to Health and Corrosion Issues
 
	Kentucky Counties' Insurance Unit to Halt Favors for Officials
	Group Avoids Violating State Law Against 'Illegal Inducements'
 
	Flooded Georgia Homeowners Seek Buyout
	Hundreds Hope County Will Buy Their Damaged Homes
 
	South Carolina Couple Says Firm Hired Accused Arsonist
	Lawsuit Claims Security Firm Failed to Investigate Employee
 
	States Back Federal Role in Insuring Against Natural Catastrophes
	Regulators Back White Paper Outlining 3-Tiered Approach
 
	Vacant Buildings: A Side Effect of Downsizing
	Consolidation Often Leaves Companies Exposed
 
IDEA EXCHANGE
	Agency Management: Outsourcing Agencies Turn to China to Cut Backlogs, Free Up Resources
	ReSource Pro Offers Half-Price, Off-Hours Help for Agency Back Offices
 
	Closing Quote: Teresa Long The Risk of 'Intexticated' Workers
	It's Only a Matter of Time Before Insurers Require Cell Phone Bans
 
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