Insurance Journal Magazine
November 5, 2007 Focus on Professional Liability/PLUS Homeowners Premium Finance Directory
In this Issue
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FeaturesOptions Backdating: One year later
A year ago, the emerging stock options backdating scandal was a hot... -
People & PlacesPeople
Medical liability insurer Medicus Insurance appointed Jason Muesse as... -
FeaturesMedical liability loss ratios on the decline in South Central states
Loss ratios in the medical liability line of insurance generally have... -
Business MovesBusiness Moves
Ironshore Insurance Ironshore Insurance Ltd. was approved on Oct. 25,... -
FeaturesBut innovative ideas could bring long-term solutions
Coastal properties in Texas and Louisiana may be 'markets in peril'... -
DeclarationsDeclarations
Declarations Always room for improvement "Oklahoma's workers'... -
FeaturesSurvey: Market for coastal property easing a little
Coastal properties with wind exposure may be seeing a little relief... -
News CurrentsBritish Petroleum to pay more than $370 million for violations in U.S.
British Petroleum and several of its subsidiaries in late October... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Owners of Top Flight Insurance charged with conspiracy, racketeering... -
News CurrentsJindal wants to streamline recovery efforts in La.
But new governor not likely to make big changes Newly elected Gov.... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Deer and cars don’t mix
With wild fires in California still raging and causing destruction to... -
FeaturesWhistleblower lawsuit against insurers dismissed
A federal judge has thrown out a so-called "whistleblowers'" lawsuit... -
FeaturesACE pays $4.5 million to states
ACE Group Holdings has agreed to pay $4.5 million to end a... -
FeaturesArk. town to pit bull owners: You need coverage
Pit bull owners in Arkadelphia, Ark., will have to carry $100,000 of... -
FeaturesState settlement amounts
The breakdown of the amounts ACE will pay individual states is as... -
Cover StoriesACE TO PAY $4.5 MILLION
COASTAL PROPERTIES New coverage ideas MED-MAL LOSS RATIOS Decline in... -
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New MarketsMy New Markets
Agents E&O Nuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage... -
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FeaturesACE pays $4.5 million to states
ACE Group Holdings has agreed to pay $4.5 million to end a... -
It FiguresFigures
444 Oklahoma had 444 fewer accidents, and nine fewer fatal wrecks,...
National Coverage
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FeaturesWalking into a discrimination minefield
When a former employee sued Ernest for age discrimination, the owner... -
FeaturesSatisfied buyers of homeowners coverage obtain additional products
Homeowners insurance policyholders who subscribe to at least one... -
FeaturesMajor California Wildfires
Oakland Hills Oct. 1991 2,900 $1.7 billion Cedar Fire Oct.... -
FeaturesStriking a balance on the debate over the use of credit-based insurance scores
What determines how much a consumer will pay for automobile... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Only 22 percent of in-house counsel said they expect to see the... -
FeaturesHomeowners insurers not earning cost of capital despite modest rate increases
The countrywide prospective return on equity for the homeowners line... -
FeaturesD&O underwriters assess the subprime meltdown
When defaults in U.S. mortgages reached record levels in the second... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Collateral conundrum: To change or not to change N.Y. steps out as... -
FeaturesMapping out lawyers liability
Attorneys are singularly aware of liability exposures and the impact... -
FeaturesPolitical risk: Converting mystery into opportunity
By Kathleen S. Ellis The stars are aligning for a growing demand for... -
Carrier WatchCommercial insurers stock prices, M&A activity flat in third-quarter 2007
Stock Prices: Commercial property/casualty insurer stocks have been... -
FeaturesValue analysis in the current D&O market
Competition in the insurance market is heating up, and as the... -
FeaturesBenefits and advantages of premium financing in a competitive market
For insurance agencies, premium financing represents an opportunity... -
FeaturesTop 20 California Homeowners Insurance Groups in 2006
($ in millions) Company Name Written Premium Market Share 1 State... -
News CurrentsNews Currents
Catastrophic wildfires sweep across Southern California Industry... -
FeaturesStates under cover
Natural catastrophes — and the affordability and availability... -
FeaturesPolitical risk: Converting mystery into opportunity
By Kathleen S. Ellis The stars are aligning for a growing demand for... -
Minding Your BusinessResolve disputes before they get out of control
If you have been in business for more than a few hours, most likely...
