Insurance Journal Magazine
March 26, 2007 Professional Liability Directory Transportation/Inland Marine/Cargo Social Services/Non-Profits
In this Issue
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News CurrentsNews Currents
Tenn. bill seeks certification to reduce med-mal claims Tennessee... -
Features
People Willis Group Holdings Limited has amended the employment... -
Legal BeatHandle customer data with care – it’s the law
Insurance agents and brokers constantly deal with customers' personal... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Restoration work continues after Florida tornadoes With the final... -
FeaturesJane Cline, West Virginia, Office of Insurance Commissioner
Jane L. Cline was first appointed West Virginia Insurance... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Social Service Organizations Nuts & Bolts: Riverport Insurance Co.... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Markel, Black/White Associates Markel Insurance Co. has agreed to... -
Closing QuoteMcCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
The McCarran-Ferguson Act enacted in 1945 provides for the continued... -
Features1,200 Miss. homes demolished
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has approved more... -
FeaturesMiss. agrees to $80 million wind pool relief plan
Mississippi lawmakers have agreed upon a plan to use $20 million in... -
It FiguresFigures
$47.5 million The total damages ordered to be paid by Merck & Co.... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Mississippi freethinker "I have been a freethinker for a long time. I... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
New insurer caters PUREly to Florida's wealthiest residents Florida's... -
Features
Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling teams were on the site helping... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Truth selling
That jacket makes you look 20 pounds lighter!" "This car is the best... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
FeaturesMiss. State Farm $50 million settlement falters
Some of the lawyers who helped negotiate a proposed settlement... -
Editor's NoteTruth selling
That jacket makes you look 20 pounds lighter!" "This car is the best... -
Newsbriefs1,200 MISS. HOMES DEMOLISHED
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has approved more... -
CurrentsRestoration work continues after Florida tornadoes
With the final death toll standing at 20, the tornadoes that slammed... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Willis Group Holdings Limited has amended the employment agreement... -
FeaturesThe Commissioners: Jane Cline
Jane L. Cline was first appointed West Virginia Insurance... -
FeaturesFDA says cloned food safe, but could lead to non-covered claims
Products from cloned animals, such as milk and meat, may be safe to... -
New MarketsMy New Markets
Social Service Organizations Nuts & Bolts: Riverport Insurance Co.... -
CurrentsNew insurer caters PUREly to Florida’s wealthiest residents
Florida's wealthy residents have a new personal lines insurer... -
Legal BeatHandle customer data with care — it’s the law
Insurance agents and brokers constantly deal with customers' personal... -
Closing QuoteMcCarran repeal: Beware of negative unintended consequences
The McCarran-Ferguson Act enacted in 1945 provides for the continued... -
It FiguresIt Figures
$47.5 million The total damages ordered to be paid by Merck & Co.... -
CurrentsTenn. bill seeks certification to reduce med-mal claims
Tennessee lawmakers are working on a compromise medical malpractice... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Mississippi freethinker "I have been a freethinker for a long time. I... -
CurrentsMiss. agrees to $80 million wind pool relief plan
Mississippi lawmakers have agreed upon a plan to use $20 million in... -
CurrentsMiss. State Farm $50 million settlement falters
Some of the lawyers who helped negotiate a proposed settlement... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
Specialty niche offers multi-modal transport and multi-insurance... -
Cover StoryThe New Frontier: Hidden exposures and brewing claims in the tech liability field
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
New government rules define who qualifies as an online applicant... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
Hedge funds are exposed to increasing risks from regulators, market... -
CurrentsSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
in its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
CurrentsWashington warming to national disaster plan idea
Sen. Dodd says hurricane and flood disasters are not just a local... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Viacom-YouTube lawsuit, breakthrough insurance product for... -
CurrentsR.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck crashes
Wyoming and Arkansas are the deadliest states for truck crashes,... -
CurrentsA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
Pricing remains rational for now despite increasing competition A.M.... -
Fraud RoundupMore than just business
Insuring child welfare organizations offers opportunities, rewards... -
CurrentsThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing...
National Coverage
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FeaturesThe new world of Internet job applications affects employer’s liability
Last year Monster.com had 22.5 million people post resumes on its Web... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
R.I., Mass. safest while Wyo., Ark. deadliest states for truck... -
FeaturesAs hedge fund industry matures, so do its liability risks
There are three things you can be sure will happen during your time... -
FeaturesSwiss Re sigma study details 2006 natural, man-made disasters
In its just released sigma study, "Natural catastrophes and man-made... -
FeaturesMore than just business
After spending most of her childhood and adolescent years growing up... -
FeaturesA.M. Best says commercial P/C outlook stable
News Currents A.M. Best Co. has completed its assessment of the U.S.... -
FeaturesThe New Frontier
Information technology companies may explore the new frontier... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Washington warming to national disaster plan idea Sen. Dodd says... -
FeaturesTank containers and the inland marine market
They're more difficult to handle, but the cargo carriers are aware of... -
FeaturesMedia professionals want to know: what’s fair use of copyrighted video?
Media liability has taken center stage as the result of two recent... -
Growing Your Property Casualty AgencyThree ways to bag more personal lines sales
The Post Office isn't the only way to deliver insurance marketing...
