Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
Former Calif. regulator shoots Fla. man during arrest
Quackenbush, who resigned in scandal in 2000, resurfaces in Fort Myers
West Va. 'Castle Doctrine' self-defense bill to governor
Residents could wield deadly force against intruders or attackers
Georgia storms caused $15 million damage
Thunderstorms and tornadoes hit 1,300 homes, a state official said
For Fla. pols, property insurance just won't go away
The Legislature is back and more mischief could follow
Florida showing signs of improvement
Now the industry says things aren't so bad
Storm losses blamed on coastal growth, not global warming
The 1926 Miami hurricane would cause $157 billion in damage today
Five execs found guilty of fraud in Gen Re-AIG trial
Charges stem from allegations of falsely boosting AIG's stock price
Former Marsh execs to appeal conviction in bid-rigging case
Attorneys view the ruling as 'merely round one'
Credit crisis throws AIG into 'uncharted waters'
Further write-downs possible for insurance giant
Personal lines stability in 2008's forecast
A.M. Best says underwriting discipline driving trend
Alabama closer to hiking auto insurance requirements
Similar measure was vetoed last year for lacking a phase-in period
N.C.'s Long won't run for seventh term as insurance chief
Referring to himself as the "oldest rat in the barn," declines to run again
MARKET FEATURES
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
How to appraise and insure historic homes
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
Things agents should know about the appraisal process
Closer Look: Homeowners/Antiques and Collectibles
Are clients' most-valued items falling into the gap?
Nanotechnology: A big risk in a small package?
Emerging industry's impact on insurance still unknown
SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Salary Survey
Who's worth what in the independent agency system?
Closer Look: Auto/Antiques and Collectibles
Special policies for special cars
2008 Hospitality Risks Directory
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business
How to hire a new producer
Closing Quote: Charges of bad faith
PCI's Jeff Brewer on fighting back
DEPARTMENTS
- Business Moves
- Closing Quote
- Opening Note
- People
- New Markets