Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Spotlight: Contract Bonds
Spotlight: Construction Firms Face Liability Increases: Marsh
Special Report: Tapping the High Net Worth Market
Special Report: High-Value Home Flood Option
Closer Look: Top Workers' Comp Writers
Lower Cat Losses Boost P /C Earnings
P/C Insurer Results Improve Mid-Year
AIG Off Hook for Claims by Madoff Clients Under Home Policies
MIDWEST COVERAGE
Michigan Cherry Growers Get New Crop insurance options
School Bus Liability Insurance Bill Signed by Illinois Governor
Missouri Increases Insurance Requirement for Mutual Companies
Michigan Workers' Comp Rates to Drop
Missouri Supreme Court Strikes down Non-economic Damage Cap
Ohio Auto, Homeowners Rates Still Competitive
Minnesota Drunk-driving Arrests Decline
IDEA EXCHANGE
Settlement Duties: A Duty (to Settle) Too Far
Minding Your Business: Oak & Schoeffler
Business Ideas to Challenge Our Thinking
Closing Quote: Hartwigon Dodd-Frank Provisions
DEPARTMENTS
Opening Note
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