Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Gov. Riley halts hike in Alabama auto limits
Claims not enough time for insurers, motorists to adapt to change
Fla. regulators again irk insurers over credit rule
Latest proposed rules exceed statutory language, insurers content
West Virginia worries about mine inspector shortage
It's tough competing with federal hiring, says state agency
House bill to renew federal terrorism reinsurance
Extension viable for 10 years, includes expanded definition
Supreme Court ruling limits investors' antitrust claim recoveries
Move could save Wall Street firms a bundle
P/C insurers invest $320 billion in public projects
Municipal bonds help construct schools, roads, hospitals and more
S.C. opposes federal driver's license
Becomes fifth state to express opposition to Real ID program
Mississippi becomes PR challenge for State Farm, industry
PR expert advises that truth will win in the end
S.C. workers' comp reform falls short, insurers say
Industry welcomes changes but wish they had gone further
MARKET FEATURES
SPECIAL REPORT: Construction
Builder's risk: difficult but manageable
New capacity enters market, but terms and conditions not easy
SPECIAL REPORT: Construction underwriters v. claims units
Coverage interpretation and claims litigation at odds
But overall, construction market looks 'optimistic,' Willis exec says
SPECIAL REPORT: Contracts count when dealing with subcontractors
Language, legislative knowledge, and right insurance partner matter
Spotlight: Restaurants & Bars
Today's complex restaurant environment needs the right ingredients
The PR challenge for State Farm, industry in Mississippi
A leading PR executive offers advice for battling AG Hood (left), Scruggs and public attitudes
SPECIAL REPORT: Architects & Engineers
Getting to 'yes' with underwriters on design liability accounts
Beazley underwriter advises brokers to read up on rating plans
SPECIAL REPORT: Architects & Engineers
Project owners run for their own cover
Closer Look: Main Street Markets - Small Business Risks
More small businesses think big
Closer Look: Main Street Markets - Small Business Risks
Small business owners' needs run large
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
The secret of "The Secret"
Closing Quote: Balancing risk and reward
FEMA chief describes new approach, lessons learned from Katrina