Although welcome, some think it’s not enough
9 Louisiana’s special session
Despite protests, governor calls for 10-day session
10 Judge says water may be covered in New Orleans canal case
Ambiguities in policies could open the door
10 St. Paul to pull out of commercial accounts in New Orleans
Company’s decision seen as a blow to recovery efforts
12 Private equity market bullish on E&S brokers
Growth opportunities, high cash flow look good to investors
N1 Zurich agrees to terms to close multi-state bid-rigging probe
N.Y., Conn., Ill. tell four insurers no more contingent commissions
N2 Insurers ask Supreme Court to overturn credit scoring ruling
Group says ruling opens door to increased litigation
N2 4.4 million toys recalled after kids swallow magnets
Government seeks new voluntary safety standards
N2 U.S., Japan agree to improve consumer product safety
Countries to share information to save lives, prevent injuries
N4 It’s the ‘haves’ vs. the ‘have nots’ in race for survival
Insurance technology competition drives out the weak
N6 Agents’ group offers Main Street agent ad campaign
PIA says ads are free to members, insurers
MARKET FEATURES
N12 SPECIAL REPORT: Specialty Programs
More punch for programs
As programs prove profitable, more players climb into the ring
N10 Five keys to captive success
Creating a successful captive and managing over time
N20 SPECIAL REPORT:
15th Annual Program Directory, Vol. II
114 P/C market responds to ID theft risks
More and more insurers offering protection
118 Innovations in information technology
Spur the need for up-to-date underwriters
IDEA EXCHANGE
N8 International Insider
Chubbs’ Ellis on global business property solutions
N16 Personality plus or minus in sales
How to use a producer’s unique personality traits in sales
N18 Minding Your Business
Developing a sales and marketing plan, part two
126 Closing Quote: A state based safety net
State guaranty funds seen as best for consumers, industry
DEPARTMENTS
8 It Figures
9 Declarations
14 People
120 New Markets
Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Texas Windstorm Pricing Trends
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