Inside This Issue
PRIMARY COVERAGE
N.Y. funds flood prevention
Nine floods in four years prompt state to help local governments
R.I. weighs tracking system for medical mistakes
Proposal comes after several surgeries on wrong sides of the brain
In Maine, dogged by police canine liability
County decides to indemnify handlers who take dogs home
Pa. judge wants his insurance fraud trial moved to Pittsburgh
Seekts to escape media frenzy in northwestern part of state
States urged to lower drinking age to reduce binge drinking
It's a hard-sell politically; what do teens think?
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 bid-rigging conviction
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
N.Y. court widens opening for contract damages
Dissenting judges warn it could raise the price of insurance for everyone
Maryland weighs premium installments for high-risk drivers
Automobile Insurance Fund would accept installment payments
N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority's 9/11 insurance claim narrowed
Agency can collect insurance on two World Trade Center buildings
Vermont cheers as IRS drops captive insurance tax change
Congressional delegation gets IRS to back down
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
W.R. Berkley: Smart enough to know where to succeed
40 years of diversity, decentralization and tough decisions
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