Insurance Journal Magazine
October 25, 2004 Professional Liability
In this Issue
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Editor's NoteMake Your Vote Count!
Unbelievable. Election Day is almost here. By the time you receive... -
FeaturesState, Federal Regs Concern Outgoing Big ‘I’ President
During my term we have made numerous advances, I couldn't have done... -
FeaturesOklahoma Sees Drop in Medical Malpractice Claims But Not Rates
In the year since Gov. Brad Henry signed the Affordable Access to... -
NewsbriefsGOV. WANTS HURRICANE REPORT:
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has directed state Homeland Security Director... -
NewsbriefsLDI SAYS IVAN COSTS NEARLY $7.2M:
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Robert Wooley announced that the... -
NewsbriefsTDI SEES IMPROVED LOSS RATIOS:
The Texas Department of Insurance reported that second quarter 2004... -
NewsbriefsAG SUES ID THEFT PROTECTION CO.:
The Oklahoma attorney general's office filed a lawsuit against an... -
NewsbriefsTWCC OFFERS ONLINE REPORTING:
For the first time in Texas, workers who are injured on the job can... -
NewsbriefsARK. WORKERS’ COMP SUPPLEMENT:
The Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission announced the... -
FeaturesWill the Texas Workers’ Comp System Go Under the Knife’
Employers, employees, medical providers and insurers may not agree on... -
New MarketsAll-Risk Manufacturing
Nuts & Bolts: Commercial property insurer Affiliated FM added a new... -
New MarketsProf. Liability for Consultants
Nuts & Bolts: National Union Fire Ins. Co., an ÌìÃÀÍøÕ¾´«Ã½´«Ã½ member company,... -
New MarketsSpecified Professions
Nuts & Bolts: NIF Group Inc. introduced a new program for specified... -
FeaturesA Class Act: Understanding the Texas Workers’ Comp Classification System
Workers' compensation is a very complicated insurance. I know. I've... -
FeaturesWorkers’ Comp Loss Prevention, Going Beyond the Safety Dance
You work hard, yet you're frustrated. Why is your client still... -
FeaturesKPMG Survey: Insurance Executives Less Optimistic About Growth
Even before the full impact of the recent hurricane activity is... -
FeaturesDos and Don’ts of First Meetings With Prospects
Sometimes salespeople get so wrapped up in making the sale that they... -
Features30th Annual NAPSLO Conference
Advisors Tackle Acquisitions, Consolidations at Surplus Lines Meeting... -
FeaturesBig ‘I’ Weighs Minority Producer Database
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) is... -
Parting ShotsBetter State Policy Will Make Better Insurance Policies
The Texas home and auto insurance market is finally on the mend.... -
People & PlacesPeople and Places
Connie Hatch The Austin Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP)... -
FeaturesCsiszar Puts Focus In Place, Set to Tackle the Issues
Just weeks into his tenure as president and CEO of the Des Plaines,... -
FeaturesFarewell Tribute to PCI’s Lawson, Ramirez
By Anthony Dickson The retirement of Rodger Lawson, executive vice... -
FeaturesFarewell Tribute to PCI’s Lawson, Ramirez
Jack Ramirez' tenure as president of the National Association of... -
FeaturesJapan: Powerful, Beleaguered and Consolidating
Until Commodore Peary's visit in 1848, Japan was one of the world's... -
FeaturesSurfing the Web for Internet Liability Coverage – Who Needs It and Why’
Any company with a Web site is a candidate for professional (or third... -
Cover StoryThe Professional Liability Maelstrom
Service Providers at Risk As the United States, Europe, Japan and... -
FeaturesProfessional Liability in the Medical Arena
Whether a patient, a health care provider or an insurer, everyone... -
RatingsConverium North America Downgraded
Following the latest announced business plan by Converium AG, A.M.... -
RatingsEmployers Re Affirmed
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its "A+" counterparty... -
RatingsAmerican Superior Rated “R”
S&P assigned its "R" financial strength rating to American Superior... -
RatingsNationwide Under Review
A.M. Best Co. placed the "A-" (excellent) financial strength rating...
