Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Appeals Court Overturns $7.75 Million Vioxx Verdict
Texas Appeals Court Sides with Merck Noting 'Insufficient Evidence'
FDA Unveils Plan to Track Safety of Drugs, Medical Devices
Sentinel System Designed to Better Track Emerging Risks After Wider Use
Washington Report
FBI Says Fighting Financial Crimes a Priority; Insurance Cases Top 200
Lawsuits Against Lenders Accelerate Amid U.S. Housing Crisis
So Far, Some 448 Lawsuits Filed Related to the Subprime Meltdown
Study: Moderate Income Households an Untapped Insurance Market
Low-to-Moderate Income Consumers Anticipate Buying More Coverage
International Report
A Reluctant Bride; China's Earthquake; Willis' New HQ in London; and AIG
What to Watch for When Navigating EPLI Landmines
Understanding Prior Acts, Warranty Statements and More
The Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program
The New Alliance Finds 'Sweet Spot' in Banks With up to $2B in Assets
A Soft Market Solution: MGAs and Risk Sharing
Part 2: Benefits Extend Beyond Potential for Increased Profits
Program Market to Remain Vibrant in 2008
Survey: Carrier Appetite Opens the Door to Programs of Almost Any Size
SPECIAL REPORT: Programs
Soft Market Tests Program Administrators' Survival Skills
17th Annual Program Directory, Vol. 1
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
Many Houstonians Won't Evacuate
Allstate Says 40 Percent Would Stay if Hurricane Hit
Louisiana House Votes to Raise Auto Rate Minimum
Opponents Say Many Will Just Go Without
State Farm/Texas Dispute Goes Back to Regulators
Appeals Court Says Insurer Was Denied Due Process Rights
Insurers Expect $50M in Losses From Austin Storm
Back to Back Storms Packed High Winds, Large Hail
Louisiana Supreme Court Backs Insurer in Rita Suit
Valued Policy Law Doesn't Cover Excluded Peril in This Case
Catastrophe Markets Could Suffer From Credit Crunch
A.M. Best Says Raising Cash for Claims May Be Difficult
Review Board Says TDI Works Well but Offers Changes
Department Could Do a Better Job Regulating P/C Rates
La. Derailment Highlights Need for Railroad Safety Measures
Rail Accidents Down Nearly 25 Percent Nationally
Insurance Industry Celebrates Women's Achievements
National Insurance Women's Week a Tradition Since 1965
Outgoing IIAT President Says He's Benefited From Serving
Association Has Much to Offer Agents, Swingle Says
Swingle Collins & Associates' Frank Swingle
Agency Leader: Work Hard, Stay Independent
Inexpensive Roof Vent Could Prevent Wind Damage
System relies on 'Venturi effect'
IDEA EXCHANGE
Minding Your Business: Become the Systemized Agency
'Garbage in Gospel Out'
Catastrophe Modeling Pioneer Clark Analyzes an Industry She Helped Create
Innovation Necessary for Insurance Industry
Creativity Is Key to Long-Term Success, Aon Executive Says
Closing Quote: A Solution in Search of a Problem
Benefits Group's Attorney: Genetic Discrimination Law Not Needed
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