Insurance Journal Magazine
February 11, 2008 Small Business Insurance/BOPs Claims
In this Issue
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FeaturesAIG to Pay $12.5M in Settlement with States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group Inc. (AIG) confirmed in late January... -
Closing QuoteFighting Insurance Crime Does Pay
Ronald Evano took great pains to bilk insurers. Literally. The... -
FeaturesBest Practices for Employers Using Tests to Screen Employees
Federal watchdog advises how employers can avoid charges of... -
Features500 Tennessee Restaurants to Pay $4.8M Tab for Bankrupt Workers’ Comp Fund
It's now official — a judge has ordered a group of Tennessee... -
People & PlacesPeople
Former Ace Ltd. CEO and Chairman Brian Duperreault has stepped down... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Berkshire Hathaway, Swiss Re Berkshire Hathaway has acquired a 3... -
New MarketsNew Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of... -
FeaturesN.C. Debates Whether Residential Sprinklers Too Costly to Mandate
A North Carolina Firefighters' group petitioning for mandatory safety... -
FeaturesMississippi Insurance Department Opens Office on Coast
In an effort to make the Mississippi Insurance Department more... -
Features3-day Dragnet in Florida Nets 47
Officials arrested 47 Floridians so far in a statewide, three-day... -
FeaturesDisappointed Miss. Couple Unlikely to Appeal Low Katrina Award
A Mississippi couple whose lawsuit over Hurricane Katrina damage to... -
FeaturesN.C. Workplace Deaths Dropped
The North Carolina Labor Department says workplace deaths dropped 29... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Florida Sweep "While I understand the current challenge to find... -
FeaturesIt’s Time to Undo Florida’s Property Insurance ‘Reforms’
A year has passed since Gov. Charlie Crist and a nearly unanimous... -
FeaturesAla. Supreme Court Reverses, Relaxes Rules on Chemical Injury Suits
In a 5-4 decision, the Alabama Supreme Court reversed direction and... -
FeaturesFlorida Eyes Reduction in Collateral Requirement for Some Reinsurers
Gov. Crist and state officials suggest the change would free up more... -
It FiguresIt Figures
2 The number of fires in consecutive days in a University of... -
FeaturesAIG Reaches $12.5M Settlment With States Over Bid-Rigging Allegations
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reached settlements with... -
FeaturesAllstate Still Writing in Fla. But For How Long?
Allstate insurance companies can keep on writing new policies in... -
FeaturesAlabama Counties Get Disaster Aid
Alabama residents of Lamar and Pickens counties may be eligible for...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWillis-Marsh? A Firm ‘No Comment’ But Rumors Persist
The rumors, and at this point that's all they are, apparently started... -
Minding Your BusinessState Your Mission, Values and Vision for Success
It's that time of year again; planning time for a great 2008! The key... -
FeaturesGet it in Writing
When it comes to settling claims, vendor contracts solidify a... -
FeaturesDemocrats Blast FDA Labeling Rule as Liability Shield for Drug Makers
Proposed rules limit when drug manufacturers can change warnings... -
News CurrentsGovernment Report Urges Changes in Wind, Flood Damage Determinations
GAO finds fault with coverage exclusions in policies and lack of data... -
FeaturesInsurers Must Focus on Opportunities; Avoid Price Wars to Stay Profitable
Margin compression and continued pricing erosion will put increasing... -
FeaturesJudge Sentences Milberg Weiss Lawyer for Class-Action Kickbacks
Retired attorney Lazar, first of seven from firm to plead guilty,... -
FeaturesHome-Based Business Boom
The risks of remote workplaces Americans' houses have increasingly... -
FeaturesSupreme Court Turns Away Lawsuit Against Banks by Enron Investors
In light of recent Stoneridge ruling, court sends case back to 9th... -
FeaturesBOP Opportunities Abound in Fla., Ga., N.C., Texas and Wash.
The U.S. business owners policy (BOP) market consists of nearly 21...
