2008 National Directory

Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Vol. II

Midwest Floods Could Bring Rating Actions

S&P Says Midwest-Focused Insurers at Risk

Washington Report

House Subcommittee Moves Key Federal Bills

Home Insurers Bitten by $350 Million in Dog Claims

Average Liability Claim Tops $24,000

Conning: Insurers' Financials Strong, Despite Price Deterioration

Sees Negative P/C Environment Next 3 Years

Misc. Professional Liability Endorsement Creates Opportunities for Agents

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

5 Florida Regions Among Tornado-Prone

Miami and Tampa Make Top 10 List

Scruggs Gets 5 Years

Miss. Lawyer Conspired to Bribe a Judge

Drove Some to Drop Their Flood Insurance

Regional Brokers Not Immune To Slump

Geographic, Product-Line Diversification Offer Some Protection

New York Looking to Revive Lloyd's-Like Insurance Exchange

Second Chance for Facility Closed in Late '80s

Alabama Beach Pool Offers Credits for Fortified Building

Helping Coastal Policyholders Reduce Windstorm Premiums

Golf Carts on Kentucky Roads Must be Insured

Golfers Can Put-Put on Public Roadways

Coverage Demand Rising with Florida Elderly Services Crunch

Risk Retention Groups Could be Called Upon to Fill Liability Needs

Carrier Watch

Soft Market Hammers Commercial Carriers' Stocks

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Remedying Common Personal Lines CSR Sales Excuses

Closing Quote: Ron Shelp

AIG's Troubles = Industry Troubles?