Inside This Issue

2008 National Directory

Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Vol. II

NATIONAL COVERAGE

Midwest Floods Could Lead to Ratings Actions

S&P Says Midwest-Focused Insurers at Risk

Washington Report

House Subcommittee Moves Key Federal Bills

Insurers Bitten by $350 Million in Dog Claims

Average Liability Claim Tops $24,000

Conning: Insurers' Financials Strong, Despite Price Deterioration

Predicts Negative P/C Environment in Next 3 Years

Miscellaneous Professional Liability Endorsement Creates Opportunities

80% of Small Business Firms Have No Coverage

From Novelty to Necessity:

Bermuda's Insurance Market in 2008

2008 Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets

Directory, Vol. II

EAST COVERAGE

Pennsylvania Halts Excess Home Insurance Pushed by Lenders

Agents Win One for Homeowners

New Jersey Court Limits Broker Duty of Care

When Client Misrepresents, Broker's Duty is Limited

R.I. Restricts Social Host Liability Claim

Couple Not Liable for Injuries to Drinking Guests

N.Y. Court Holds Up Assessments for Failed Workers' Comp Trusts

Board Must Determine Insolvency First

Drivers with Serious Violations Allowed on Mass. Roads

Auditor Finds Delays in Processing Traffic Violations

R.I. High Court Backs Tough Drunk Driving Law

Backs Harsher Penalties for Breathalyzer Refusal

New York Agents Want Export List Expanded

Would Bypass 3-Declinations Rule for Certain Risks

N.Y.'s Dinallo: Insurance Exchange Open by '09

Second Chance for Lloyd's-Like Market in Manhattan

Mass. LLJUA Becomes Hospitality Mutual

LLJUA Conversion Creates Competitive Market

IDEA EXCHANGE

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?

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