Insurance Journal Magazine

October 25, 2004 Professional Liability
In this Issue
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NewsbriefsNOV. 9-11 EDUCATIONAL EXPOS IN FLORIDA:
Infinity University has scheduled Education Expos across Florida in... -
Parting ShotsNonadmitted Markets Open Options for Homeowners
Even before Charley and Frances, insurers were fleeing the homeowners... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
F. Michael Crowley F. Michael Crowley has been appointed executive... -
FeaturesCsiszar Puts Focus In Place, Set to Tackle the Issues
Just weeks into his tenure as president and CEO of the Des Plaines,... -
FeaturesFarewell Tribute to PCI’s Lawson, Ramirez
By Anthony Dickson The retirement of Rodger Lawson, executive vice... -
FeaturesFarewell Tribute to PCI’s Lawson, Ramirez
Jack Ramirez' tenure as president of the National Association of... -
FeaturesJapan: Powerful, Beleaguered and Consolidating
Until Commodore Peary's visit in 1848, Japan was one of the world's... -
FeaturesSurfing the Web for Internet Liability Coverage – Who Needs It and Why’
Any company with a Web site is a candidate for professional (or third... -
Cover StoryThe Professional Liability Maelstrom
Service Providers at Risk As the United States, Europe, Japan and... -
FeaturesProfessional Liability in the Medical Arena
Whether a patient, a health care provider or an insurer, everyone... -
RatingsConverium North America Downgraded
Following the latest announced business plan by Converium AG, A.M.... -
RatingsEmployers Re Affirmed
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its "A+" counterparty... -
RatingsAmerican Superior Rated “R”
S&P assigned its "R" financial strength rating to American Superior... -
RatingsNationwide Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the "A-" (excellent) financial strength rating... -
Editor's NoteUncertainties Worry Conventioneers
Clear skies prevailed over Florida during October's ASCnet and Big... -
FeaturesDispute Mediation Program Begun for Hurricane Victims
Disgruntled Florida storm victims dissatisfied with their insurers... -
FeaturesFlorida Clamps Down on Masqueraders Posing As Adjusters
Florida authorities are clamping down on unlicensed loss adjusters... -
NewsbriefsALLSTATE STOPS WRITING SOME FLORIDA HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE:
Allstate, Florida's third-largest homeowner's insurance company has... -
NewsbriefsHURRICANE IVAN LOSSES IN ALABAMA $279M TO $325M:
Alabama-based The Alfa Insurance Group and Alfa Corporation have... -
NewsbriefsUNIVERSAL WRITING NEW, RENEWAL POLICIES:
Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company, the Florida-based... -
NewsbriefsFLORIDA NEW HOME SALES PLUNGE:
Four successive hurricanes have resulted in gloomy real estate sales...