Insurance Journal Magazine
March 6, 2006 RACK \'EM UP
In this Issue
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CurrentsAIG severs ties with C.V. Starr; expands global energy unit, forms new unit
American International Group Inc. announced that its AIG Companies... -
FeaturesThe “secrets” to affluent market success
Independent agents, like companies, are increasingly under pressure... -
CurrentsFormer Gen Re, AIG execs plead not guilty to reinsurance fraud charges
As a federal probe into the insurance industry widens, four former... -
NewsbriefsLLOYD’S SAYS THE CYCLE IS STILL A CONCERN
According to Lloyd's newly released annual underwriter survey,... -
FeaturesAgricultural market grows big, sprouting new risks, exposures
American agriculture 15 years from now will be a vital, more... -
FeaturesHedging liability bets is not a good idea for hedge funds
On any given day, hedge funds account for more than half of the daily... -
CurrentsNational Law Journal says top verdicts, punitive damages fall in 2005
The National Law Journal reported that the total amount awarded by... -
FeaturesFarmers asked to ‘Step Up to the Plate for Farm Safety’
Farm Bureaus across the nation will make safety a priority this... -
CurrentsU.S. postal customers gain right to sue for tripping over mail, rules U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Postal Service can be sued... -
CurrentsSarbanes-Oxley oversight board facing constitutional challenge
A group of advocates for free enterprise and limited government that... -
NewsbriefsTHE AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE
The Agribusiness Conference, hosted by the Insurance Skills Center,... -
CurrentsBest remains negative on U.S., Bermuda reinsurance markets; expects no upgrades in 2006
Despite some premium gains during the renewal season, A.M. Best... -
CurrentsReinsurance treaty renewals show some premium increases
With the January renewal season now behind them, the world's global... -
FeaturesPlanning for when … The benefits of contingent buy-sell agreements
As insurance professionals, agency owners understand that everyone... -
FeaturesAgents push for a technological sea change
Tides continue to turn on the automation frontier and agents and... -
NewsbriefsMEN GET THEIR PURSES SNATCHED TOO
Purse snatching has traditionally been a crime directed against... -
NewsbriefsSTARR AGENCY TO OFFER ACE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PRODUCTS
Expanding its servicing capabilities for new and existing clients,... -
Cover StoryRACK ‘EM UP
Certified public accountants wading into tax season should be aware... -
Editor's NoteAgents’ meetings offer more then class credit
The Michigan Association of Insurance Agents met recently in Traverse... -
FeaturesSpitzer brought bad practices to light; a good thing, panelists say
That the investigation of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer... -
FeaturesInsurance customers would benefit from updated insurance
Inarguably, the current state-based insurance regulatory system is a... -
NewsbriefsAIA SUPPORTS A MODERNIZED INSURANCE REGULATORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD:
Provide uniform and efficient regulation. Empower consumers by... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
mw_12_people.xtg @5 (People Name):Mary Beth Fox Daniel O. Kennedy... -
Case WatchCase Law Watch
Auto--LiabilitySullivan v Allstate Insurance Company (Ind. App. Feb.... -
FeaturesProducers School graduates stellar sellers
To an inexperienced agent, just learning the insurance industry's... -
New MarketsNew Markets
Medi-SpasNuts & Bolts: Medi-Spas facilities coverage, which includes... -
CurrentsMinn. AG sues AIG rather than accept settlement
Minnesota sued insurer American International Group Inc. last week... -
FeaturesHow agents meet the affluent’s expectation of a luxury experience
That the affluent expect a luxury experience sounds like a... -
CurrentsIowa’s legislators push proposal to cap damages
Republican legislative leaders in Iowa are hoping to cap excessive... -
Fraud RoundupFraud Roundup
Mo. police arrest two people in fake license scam Authorities in... -
FeaturesToday’s service firms must look beyond their father’s E&O policy
Owners of mid-size companies used to make relatively easy,... -
CurrentsMilwaukee Bar Assoc. exploits high court decision; health care at risk
The American Tort Reform Association recently urged Wisconsin...
