Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Citizens agrees to resume writing builder's risk
Will write new and renewals through end of year
Miss. approves 90% wind pool rate hike
Pool had requested 400% increase
Vesta liquidation effects felt beyond Florida
Insurer failure adds to Sunshine State' market woes
W. Va. begins tagging firms without workers' comp
State cracking down on uninsured employers
Is the U.S. prepared for a cyber catastrophe?
Business executives say, 'no'
House bill to establish national disaster commission
Calls for agent member on 17-member panel
Congressional hearing held on terrorism and insurance
Agents, risk managers and insurers call for long-term solution
Employers' workers' comp costs on the rise
Benefit payments in 2004 fall behind costs
Best's 2006 European review
Conference highlights same issues everywhere
Florida readies loss mitigation grants for homeowners
Matching grants up to $5,000 per home available
Top 10 insurance scammers
Over-subscribing doctor takes top honors
Florida moving ahead with commercial linespool
Industry cautions that JUA should be clearly defined
MARKET FEATURES
Excess flood - when federal program isn't enough
Coverage and E&O issues surrounding excess flood insurance
Closer Look: Ocean Marine
Report examines unique exposures of dredging
Closer Look: Ocean Marine
A few tidbits to know when writing yacht policies
Spotlight: Energy Risks
Strong underwriting principles key when insuring for profit
Wagging the dog
Reinsurance woes send primary carriers scrambling
SPECIAL REPORT: Target Markets
Leaders see now as good time to shop programs
SPECIAL REPORT: Program Snapshots
A close-up look at five specialty market
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
Coaches help teams and players rise to the top
International Insider
Chubb's Ellis on protecting your assets overseas
Don't rush the courtship
Partnerships with community organizations reduce risk
Closing Quote: The rewards of diversification and education