Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Washington Report: Most Want Congress to Address Malpractice Lawsuits
But Democrats Reluctant to Alienate Trial Bar Lobby
Washington Report: How House, Senate Healthcare Bills Compare
The Two Measures Have Some Major Differences
International Report: Floods in the U.K.; Lloyd's Exchange Gets Rolling; Willis Deals for Gras Savoye
Special Report: Programs Top 7 High-Growth Industries and Their Insurance Needs
And Some of the Programs Serving These Industries
Report Hits N.Y. Fed, Geithner on AIG Bailout Strategy
Did Government Overpay Banks In AIG Bailout?
CORRECTION: 2009 Top Personal Lines Independent Agencies
Oops. Last Issue's Listing Contained Numerous Errors. Here's the Corrected Version, with Apologies.
IDEA EXCHANGE
D&O Insurance
LaCroix on Implications of Broadcom Options Backdating Settlement
Agency Management: Agency Captives
Captives Fuel Growth and Income for Agency Owners. Why Now Is the Time to Start One
Minding Your Business: Why Agencies Should Adopt Codes of Honor
A Tradition That Can Unite Employees, Impress Clients
Closing Quote: Allan Gersten
How to Prepare for Estate Tax Changes
Special Report: Program Directory, Vol. II
Exclusive, Updated Insurance Journal Directory of Program Opportunities
WEST COVERAGE
U.S. Finds Strong Link Between Chinese Drywall and Corrosion
Congress, White House Can Develop Remediation Methods
Oregon Bridges Unsafe from Earthquakes
U.S. Highway 101 Would Be Impassable
Wyoming Judiciary Committee Rejects Workplace Safety Bill
Proponents Say Liability Already Exists
AIG Hawaii Becomes Farmer Insurance
Name Change Reflects New Ownership
Distracted Driving: Cell Phone Bans May Not Be Effective
Researchers Should Examine Bans to See If They Enhance Safety
Kicking Off Fantasy Football Coverage
New York Brokerage Building Suite of Fantasy Sports Insurance Products
University Dorm Fires on the Rise
Heat From Powered Equipment a Big Contributor
(Calif. Only) One Insurer Bets on Political Campaigns While Another Drops Out
Insurer Believes Politicians Not Experts on Liability
(Calif. Only) State Fund Announces 5% Rate Increase
Medical Inflation Driving Rate Increase
(Calif. Only) Report Shows White Collar Injury Grows in Importance
Increase Reflects Economic Woes
(Calif. Only) Golden State Faces $20 Billion in Red Ink
Shortfall Due in Part to Unrealized Sale of State Workers' Comp Fund
DEPARTMENTS