Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
'JAIL' for Judges amendment soundly defeated in S.D.
Insurers say if passed, civil justice system would be in jeapordy
Supreme Court races have positive outcome
National trade says tort reform efforts advanced
Did Green Party cost Democrats control of Michigan Senate?
Green Party considered the spoiler by some
Employee crime is big threat to small companies
More than one in three private companies experience theft
Commercial premiums continue to fall
All lines drop except coastal property in third quarter
One in four report financial and personal information stolen
26% of Americans report being victims of theft
Democratic Congress OK for industry
Industry says Blue View not a bad thing for insurance issues
MARKET FEATURES
SPECIAL REPORT: Surplus lines
Not your father's wholesaler - today retailers have a choice
The globalization of corporate responsibility
D&O claims and demand are going global
SPECIAL REPORT: Surplus lines
The locomotive that drives the insurance train
Truckers seek to slow big-rigs
Association proposes max speed limits
One in five truck drivers report falling asleep at wheel
Fatigue is a safety concern for many truckers
IDEA EXCHANGE
Flying solo now, former Zurich exec 'gooses' agents
Exec says technology gains by agents support successes
IIABA president: contingency commission crisis threatens agents
Eliminating contingency commissions threatens small agencies
Closing Quote, Power shift in the political landscape
What is the impact on insurance industry with Democratic control?
Improving agency valuation
Agency efficiency and staffing strategies make the difference
Carrier Watch
Commercial lines prices up; carriers reap benefits
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency
Attract high-end sales with personal insurance shoppers
Where are all the young guns?
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