Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Special Report: Top 100 Profile
The NIA Group is All About the Teamwork
Closer Look: Event Cancellation Insurance
Coverage for When the Show Just Can't Go On
Special Report: State/Regional E&S Report
Economy, Soft Market Force Leaner Business Models, More Automation
Surplus Lines Premium Down 9% Mid-Year 2009
Stamping Offices Report Florida Leads in Premium Volume
Spotlight: Top Workers' Comp Insurers
Top 25 Show 36% Increase in Average Direct Premium Written
Closer Look: Cyber Risk/Identity Theft
Red Flags, Notification Laws and Hi Tech Act
International Report
Wildfires Wreak Havoc Around the World
Hacking Case Highlights Companies' Vulnerabilities
Consumers, Businesses More At-Risk for Breaches
Declare Your Personal War on Time Poverty
How to Gain Better Value From Your Time
Closing Quote: Agency Technology
Five Essentials for a Successful Web Site
Buyers of Home, Auto Insurance Satisfied
Survey Shows Most Pleased with Their Insurers
Bar Association Seeks Exemption for Lawyers on Red Flag Rule
Hopes to Prevent FTC from Applying New Identity Theft Rule
EAST COVERAGE
Mass. Court: Homeowner's Policy Excludes Damages for Overdose Death
Court of Appeals Sides with Insurer
Settlements Reached in Deaths of 3 New Jersey Boys
Toyota Pays $100K to Victims' Families
States Give a 'Thumbs Up' to Fingerprinting Insurance Producers
Regulators Say Fingerprinting Keeps Criminals Out of the Business
(N.Y. Edition Only) New York Extends Freeze on Malpractice Insurance Rates
Companies Say Year-Long Freeze Jeopardizes Financial Stability
(N.Y. Edition Only) Court Upholds $10.7M Judgment against 2 Kemper Affiliates
Suit Targeted Contractor behind 1998 Synagogue Fire
(N.Y. Edition Only) Former N.Y Insurance Chief Dinallo Mulls Run for Attorney General's Office
Plans to Seek Seat if Cuomo Moves on
IDEA EXCHANGE
BOP's Changes for the Better or Worse?
Buyer and Agent Beware
Minding Your Business
Agency Value versus Agency Price
International Insider
Chubb's Ellis on Vacant Properties at Home and Abroad
DEPARTMENTS