Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Florida legislative package targets Citizens deficits
Most significant insurance bill since 70s passes
Arrests kick off Florida 'operation spring cleaning'
Statewide operation nets 80 fraud suspects
Florida signs tort reform HB 145
Purpose to bring civil justice system more equity
PIA of Florida alerts members about Poe Financial
Subsidiaries ordered into receivership
How to resolve conflict in the workplace
CPCU president Granata discusses common problems
Florida Legislature reenacts PIP/No-fault law
Extension grants 2009 sunset
Senate Republicans fail again to cap medical malpractice
Effort marks fifth time in four years Democrats squash legislation
Study: Four out of 10 med-mal cases are groundless
Vast majority of cases dismissed without payment
U.S. insurers withstood record catastrophe losses in 2005
ISO's Coyne tells MGAs capitalization, risk management the reason
Insurers can expect next influenza pandemic to be severe
Risk experts warn underestimating risk could be fatal
Auto insurance costs holding steady, industry reports
Safety, fewer accidents and anti-fraud efforts contribute
MARKET FEATURES
London Insurance Market, Part Three
Harnessing technology in a paper-filled world
SPECIAL REPORT: Program Business
World's first certified program administrator certification sets sail
SPECIAL REPORT: Avian Flu
Need to prepare for business continuity in wake of pandemic
SPECIAL REPORT
15th Annual Program Directory, Vol. I
Hurricane wind felt in professional liability markets
Frequency, severity of storms could cause rating agency scrutiny
Georgia Big 'I' coordinator hopes to win triathalon
Fridenmaker training for her second Ironman in New York
IDEA EXCHANGE
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
Distinguish your agency with commercial client training
Commentary: Getting tough in a soft market
Insider tips on improving efficiency when it's needed most
Agency Best Practices
SullivanCurtisMonroe CEO says growth, profit and fun equal success
Closing Quote: Not all agents oppose federal charter
Standardized regulations could benefit agents, brokers