2008 National Directory

Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Vol. II

Midwest Floods Could Lead to Ratings Actions

S&P Says Nationals Safe, While Midwest-Focused Insurers at Risk

Washington Report

House Subcommittee Moves Key Federal Insurance Regulation Bills

Home Insurers Bitten by $350 Million in Dog Claims

Average Liability Claim Tops $24,000

Conning: Insurers' Financials Strong, Despite Price Deterioration

Outlook for 2009, 2010 Better Than for 2008; With Slight Price Increases Early Next Year

Misc. Professional Liability Endorsement Creates Opportunities

Some 80% of Small Business Professionals Do Not Carry Coverage

From Novelty to Necessity:

Bermuda's Insurance Market in 2008

2008 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. II

Regional Brokerages Not Immune to Slump

Smaller Brokers Must Be Competitive

Oregon Adopts Declaration of Emergency Rules

Director Can Direct Insurers to Extend Grace Periods for Premium Payments

California Orders Allstate to Cut Home Insurance Rates 28.5%

Rates Too High When Economy Is Struggling

Nevada Countersignature Law Null

DOI Seeks Clarification on Court Ruling

Majority of California Wildfires Contained

100 Homes Destroyed

Washington Raises Workers' Comp Benefits

Also Pays Dividend to Employers

California High Court Clarifies Policies on Workers' Comp Utilization Reviews

Employer Not Required to Use Utilization Review Process

Hawaii Mandates Fire-Safe Cigarettes

Lower Temperature Helps Reduce Accidental Fires

National Insurer Wants to Include Flood Coverage in Home Policies

Nationwide Says It Could Save Taxpayers Money

Contingent Commissions Legal, N.Y. Court Rules

Agent Groups Praise Liberty Mutual for Fighting Battle in Court and Winning

Feds Hire More Than 300 New Coal Mine Safety Inspectors

Will Scour Operations for Unsafe Conditions

Insured Property Value in Coastal States to Double in 10 Years

Cost to Rebuild Properties to Double in Total Value Every Year

Survey: Despite Need, Only 17% of Americans Have Flood Insurance

15% in West Have Flood Insurance, Up from 13% in 2007

Obtaining Optimal Catastrophe Coverage

Seven Ways Agents Can Partner with Wholesalers

Entrepreneurs at Heart

A Love for Startups Set EPIC in Motion

Colorado Ranks High on Tornado Charts

Texas Had Most Tornadoes from 1999 Through 2007

Study: Buyer Satisfaction Better When Local Agent Plays a Role

Despite Trend, Insurance Providers Steadily Enhancing Web Site Capabilities

Carrier Watch

Soft Market Hammers Commercial Carriers' Stocks

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Remedying Common Personal Lines CSR Sales Excuses

Moving Beyond the Perception Trap

Key to Growth: Become Remarkable, Indispensable to Customers

Mid-Year 2008: Securities Lawsuit Filings Remain Up

Subprime and Credit Crisis Filings Show No Sign of Abating

Legal Beat: Responding to an Insurance

Department Request for Assistance Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Closing Quote: AIG's Troubles = Industry Troubles?

CEO Willumstad is Wrong Person for the Job