Insurance Journal Magazine
November 7, 2005 PLUS Conference Issue
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: A Little Polish
In the aftermath of the Spitzer investigations, it's understandable... -
Fraud RoundupUnumProvident Enters Settlement
Three of UnumProvident Corp.'s insurance subsidiaries have entered... -
FeaturesCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Announces Anti-Fraud Guidelines
California Insurance Com-missioner John Gara-mendi has announced new... -
FeaturesTo submit a People and Places announcement, e-mail ptom@insurance journal.com
ACE USA announced two appointments in its ACE Casualty Risk Unit.... -
FeaturesWhy You Should Analyze the Professional Liability Application
We all know that the first step toward placing professional liability... -
FeaturesCalif. Court Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Get Workers’ Comp
Illegal immigrants injured on the job are entitled to workers'... -
FeaturesThis Just In: Industry Conduct after Spitzer Shows Old Habits Die Hard
The multiple investigations triggered by New York Attorney General... -
FeaturesAvoiding Financial Catastrophes: Take Care When Procuring Agents E&O
Agents and brokers have spent a great deal of energy in recent years... -
Fraud RoundupUnumProvident Enters Settlement Agreement
Three of UnumProvident Corp.'s insurance subsidiaries have entered... -
New MarketsNew Markets
EPLI for Small Employers Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Programs, through the... -
FeaturesUsing a Marketing Approach to Recruiting Employees
This is the first in a series of articles offering "best practices"... -
FeaturesHow to Write the Diverse Business of Lawyers Professional Liability
Managing the risk of lawsuits against lawyers. With more than a... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Hull and Co. Opens Scottsdale, Ariz., Office, Adds Staff Hull & Co.... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
California CDI Amends Proposed "Action Notice" Filing Regulations The... -
FeaturesShould the Directors and Officers Fraud Exclusion Have More Teeth?
Insureds need to understand the circumstances under which their... -
FeaturesCA Insurers Turn Out in Record Number to Help Nonprofits
An unprecedented number of California insurance industry... -
NewsbriefsCDI AMENDS PROPOSED “ACTION NOTICE” FILING REGULATIONS
The California Department of In-surance has deleted a section of... -
NewsbriefsCALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS INSURANCE COMMISSIONER’S AUTHORITY
The California Supreme Court ordered to "de-publish" a Court of... -
NewsbriefsMEDICAL MALPRACTICE MEASURE DEBATED
Washingtonians are debating a measure that seeks to lower liability... -
NewsbriefsSAFECO INSURANCE CEO RETIRING; WILL RUN FOR U.S. SENATE
Insurance executive Mike McGavick, who is retiring as chief executive... -
NewsbriefsHAWAII INSURANCE DIVISION APPROVES 18.2 PERCENT WORKERS’ COMP DECREASE
The state of Hawaii Insurance Division has approved an 18.2 percent... -
NewsbriefsARIZONA AUTO INSURANCE RATES RISING
Automobile ins-urance costs in Arizona are on the rise and remain on... -
NewsbriefsJUDGE RULES INSURANCE CARRIER DOESN’T HAVE TO PAY CLEARONE
A federal judge has ruled that an insurance carrier does not have to... -
FeaturesCredit-based Insurance Scoring Remains a Key Legislative, Regulatory Issue
Credit-based insurance scoring has been a contentious legislative and... -
FeaturesE&O Alert: Has Your Agency Outgrown Its Policies and Procedures?
If your agency has grown over the years, then you've probably gone... -
FeaturesNonprofit D&O Essentials: Homeowners, Condo Association Boards Beware
Americans place significant value on their residential investments.... -
FeaturesIndustry Focus: Assessing Client Risk in Health Care
While companies in every market segment will need to address their... -
FeaturesLike A Virus
Technology and Information Risk Infect Traditional Businesses... -
FeaturesDebating the Changing Climate — It’s for the Birds
"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like... -
Cover StoryDisaster Claims and the Ripple Effect
Hurricane Katrina has long gone, but the aftereffects of the mighty... -
FeaturesMarketScout Barometer Shows Continued Softening in Professional Liability Market
MarketScout has analyzed the submissions from its agency network in... -
FeaturesEmployment Practices Liability: Like Fine Wine, Better With Time
Many insurance products grow better with the passage of time, as good... -
FeaturesValue Added Services Stand Out from the Pack
Most consumers buy on price and not value. True or False? The vast... -
FeaturesInternational Newsbriefs
Asian Quake Death Toll Over 50,000: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that... -
FeaturesNational Newsbriefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesPCI Meeting Focuses on Reform of “Flawed” Regulatory System
Regulatory reform, terrorism insurance and the eventual impact of... -
FeaturesPlanning Ahead: Navigating Clients through Disasters
Most insurance agents and brokers have worked hard to build their... -
FeaturesIJ Online Exclusive: Swett & Crawford Group Gains Independence Again
Insurance Journal Publisher Mark Wells interviewed Dave Hartoch,... -
Editor's NoteA Little Polish
In the aftermath of the Spitzer investigations, it's understandable... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Barbara Carey ACE USA announced two appointments in its ACE Casualty... -
New MarketsEPLI for Small Employers
Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Programs, through the Rockwood Guardian EPLI... -
New MarketsBuilders Risk Installation Cvg.
Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. has a new... -
New MarketsSewer and Water-Main Contractors Program
Nuts & Bolts>Nuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason Insurance Serivces is... -
FeaturesAvoiding Financial Catastrophes:Take Care When Procuring Agents E&O
Agents and brokers have spent a great deal of energy in recent years... -
FeaturesUsing a Marketing Approach to Recruiting Employees
This is the first in a series of articles offering "best practices"... -
FeaturesThis Just In: Industry Conduct after Spitzer Shows Old Habits Die Hard
Blaming the Media for Industry's Poor Image Also Lives On at PLUS... -
FeaturesThe Price of $candal
The lawyer took a crisp $50 bill in his hand and then crushed it. Yet... -
FeaturesWhy You Should Analyze the Professional Liability Application
We all know that the first step toward placing professional liability... -
FeaturesCA Insurers Turn Out in Record Number to Help Nonprofits
An unprecedented number of California insurance industry... -
FeaturesHow to Write the Diverse Business of Lawyers Professional Liability
Managing the risk of lawsuits against lawyers. With more than a... -
FeaturesShould the Directors and Officers Fraud Exclusion Have More Teeth?
Insureds need to understand the circumstances under which their... -
FeaturesCalif. Court Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Get Workers’ Comp
Illegal immigrants injured on the job are entitled to workers'... -
FeaturesCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Announces Anti-Fraud Guidelines
California Insurance Com-missioner John Gara-mendi has announced new... -
Fraud RoundupUnumProvident Enters Settlement
Three of UnumProvident Corp.'s insurance subsidiaries have entered... -
Fraud RoundupCalif. Agent Pleads Guilty to Theft
A Costa Mesa Insurance agent pled guilty to three felony counts of...
National Coverage
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FeaturesLike A Virus
Following the "burst" of the dot-com bubble in 2001, business... -
FeaturesPCI Meeting Focuses on Reform of “Flawed” Regulatory System
Regulatory reform, terrorism insurance and the eventual impact of... -
FeaturesPlanning Ahead: Navigating Clients through Disasters
Most insurance agents and brokers have worked hard to build their... -
Features
D+C-R=L2 Mathematical formulas are often the simplest way to express... -
FeaturesIJ Online Exclusive: Swett & Crawford Group Gains Independence Again
Insurance Journal Publisher Mark Wells interviewed Dave Hartoch,... -
FeaturesNonprofit D&O Essentials: Homeowners, Condo Association Boards Beware
Americans place significant value on their residential investments.... -
FeaturesEmployment Practices Liability: Like Fine Wine, Better With Time
Many insurance products grow better with the passage of time, as good... -
FeaturesMarketScout Barometer Shows Continued Softening in Professional Liability Market
MarketScout has analyzed the submissions from its agency network in... -
FeaturesE&O Alert: Has Your Agency Outgrown Its Policies and Procedures?
If your agency has grown over the years, then you've probably gone... -
FeaturesCredit-based Insurance Scoring Remains a Key Legislative, Regulatory Issue
Credit-based insurance scoring has been a contentious legislative and... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
Asian Quake Death Toll Over 50,000: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that... -
FeaturesDebating the Changing Climate – It’s for the Birds
Powerful, but perhaps prophetic words, following the passage of... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesEvolution of Technology and Information
1970s Information can be stored and automated. IBM mainframes become... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
P/C Insurers Post Record Results in 2005: The U.S. property/casualty... -
FeaturesProfessional liability ripples
urricane Katrina has long gone, but the aftereffects of the mighty... -
Minding Your BusinessValue Added Services Stand Out from the Pack
For most firms, the insurance consumer will not see any major value...
