Insurance Journal Magazine
December 6, 2004 2005 Program Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesCarrier Solvency, Not Aggregate Industry Reserves, Should be Focus
Placing Industry Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserving into... -
FeaturesOutside on the Professional Liability Playground
The PLUS 17th Annual International Conference held in San Diego,... -
Tech ProductseSemc.com Marketing System
The eSemc.com commercial sales leads and marketing system, eSemc.com,... -
Tech ProductsSt. Paul Travelers’ Risk Control
St. Paul Travelers announced the debut of a new Web site housing more... -
Tech ProductsISO’s Enhanced Coverage Verifier
ISO has enhanced Coverage Verifier policy-verification solution with... -
FeaturesEuropean Insurance Summit 2004 Offers Some Words to Live By
Rating agencies are a reality, and we have to live with them," Martin... -
FeaturesPLUS Panelists Offer Perspectives on Industry, Today and Tomorrow
Wrapping up the 17th Annual PLUS International Conference last month... -
FeaturesPartners Continue to Come and Go, But It’s a Great Time to Jump in the Game
Partners Continue to Come and Go, But It's a Great Time to Jump in... -
FeaturesInsurers Appear Disciplined but Open to New Program Business
While a number of insurance companies have exited the program... -
FeaturesSills at Target Markets: Success Lies in ‘Loose Bricks,’ Treating People Right
The way Stephen Sills sees it, insurance professionals should be glad... -
RatingsVesta Group Under Review
A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of "B" (fair)... -
RatingsPMA Insurance Group Restored
Philadelphia-based PMA Capital Corp. announced that A.M. Best... -
RatingsBluepoint Assigned by Moody’s
Moody's Investors Service announced it has assigned BluePoint Re Ltd.... -
RatingsToa Reinsurance Downgraded
A.M. Best Co. downgraded the financial strength rating of The Toa... -
Editor's NoteExtra! Commissioners Disclose Policy
One of the mini-stories within the super-sized brokerage scandal is... -
FeaturesFor Mass. Independent Agents, State Attorney General Reilly is No Ally
Even as Massachusetts tackles the challenge of making the state's... -
FeaturesN.H. Looks to Steer Debate to Drivers’ Medical Fitness to be Behind Wheel
Medical people, police, lawmakers and drivers are preparing for a... -
FeaturesN.J. Watches Out for
Crossing signals that last longer and count down the seconds... -
FeaturesTask Force Report In But Time Running Out for Maryland Med Mal Session
Gov. Robert Ehrlich, who submitted medical malpractice reform... -
FeaturesBig “I” Panelists Concerned About Terrorism, Asbestos, Tort Reform
Terrorism, asbestos and tort reform will be key industry concerns... -
FeaturesKeeping Up with Insurance Brokerage Investigations
Recent Key Developments in Ongoing Probes of Marsh, Other Brokers and... -
FeaturesTask Force X-Rays Maryland Medical Malpractice System
Having low risk doctors subsidize premiums for higher risk doctors,... -
New MarketsSmall Business Enhancements
Nuts & Bolts: The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. is now offering a... -
New MarketsAuto Physical Damage
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of auto... -
New MarketsCrime Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Victor O. Schinnerer and Co. has a new line of crime... -
New MarketsTerrorism Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: The AIG Companies launched LexHomeland Protector, a... -
New MarketsSurplus Lines Liability Products
Nuts & Bolts: Noodle Specialty Brokers (NSB) has made available... -
FeaturesStates Reach $120 Million Claims Agreement with UnumProvident
A multi-state settlement with UnumProvident Corp. over its disputed... -
FeaturesA.M. Best Finds Improved Earnings Boost P/C Industry’s Surplus Position
The capital surplus for U.S. property casualty insurers increased by... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Art Seifert The Target Markets Program Administrators Association has... -
FeaturesFor Mass. Independent Agents, State Attorney General Reilly is No Ally
Even as Massachusetts tackles the challenge of making the state's... -
FeaturesMass. Commissioner Facing Facts About Auto System
It's time for Massachusetts to face the facts about its old ways of... -
NewsbriefsMASS. MALPRACTICE CLAIMS DECLINE:
The number of medical malpractice payments made by Massachusetts... -
NewsbriefsMASS. COURT UPHOLDS 2004 RATES:
Massachusetts Insurance Commisioner Julianne Bowler's decision... -
NewsbriefsCONN. ROAD REDESIGN SAVES LIVES:
A redesigned Merritt Parkway in Connecticut is safer to drive these... -
NewsbriefsR.I. EYES INSPECTION IMMUNITY:
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) filed a... -
NewsbriefsVT. RULES IN SAME-SEX CUSTODY:
A Vermont Family Court judge has ruled that both members of a... -
NewsbriefsN.Y. TO REVIEW AUTO RATES:
New York Superintendent of Insurance Gregory Serio, citing steep... -
NewsbriefsSTATE FARM RE-ENTERS N.J.:
State Farm Indemnity Company and the Department of Banking and... -
NewsbriefsN.J. TRIES TO BEAT BLACK ICE:
New Jersey transportation officials are testing a new system aimed at... -
NewsbriefsAGENT NOW N.J. GOVERNOR:
Richard J. Codey, long time Democratic legislator and local... -
NewsbriefsINSURERS LAUD PA. SESSION:
The 2003-04 session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly adjourned in... -
NewsbriefsPA. RENEWS SUBSIDY FOR DOCS:
Subsidies to 30,000 doctors and health care providers who pay into a... -
NewsbriefsMED MAL COSTS HARM MD. ECONOMY:
While Gov. Robert Ehrlich, House Speaker Michael Busch and Senate... -
NewsbriefsMD. COUNTIES BILL FOR FIREFIGHTING:
Firefighters around the country are increasingly billing victims for... -
FeaturesFriends + Cars = Specialty Market Success
Steve Marlin is in the driver's seat of the collector-car market in... -
FeaturesMass. Commissioner Approves New Residual Auto Market Plan
After years of industry complaints and months of wrangling among... -
Parting ShotsTraditional London Market Braces for Hurricane Spitzer
QUOTE:For London, the effects will be every bit as profound as in New... -
FeaturesPublish Your Own Insurance Owner’s Manual
When one buys something tangible of any complexity, it usually comes... -
FeaturesSPITZER TAKES COMPENSATION PROBE TO WASHINGTON
Senate Panel Wants In, Agents Want Out of Brokerage Scandal At recent... -
FeaturesStates Unveil Model Disclosure Act
An insurance broker would be required to obtain written approval from... -
FeaturesPlanning to Grow: The Art of Agency Acquisition, Part One
Growing a firm through acquisition is somewhat like negotiating... -
Cover StoryIll Winds Blow but the Ship Remains on Course
This year's annual report on the reinsurance industry is a bit later...
