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December 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Spitzer Strikes Settlement with Chubb
Spitzer Puts Lump of Coal in Acordia's Stocking
Zurich Class Action Settlement Proposal Distributed
Credit Scoring, Quiet Hurricane Season Top Year's News
The Home Shopping Network...for Insurance
Congress Passes Health Savings Account Improvements Before Adjourning
No Guarantees in This Wonderful Life
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Holiday Hosts Need Umbrellas
Prudential the Latest to Settle with Spitzer and California
Cooking Up New Leads
Federal Regulation Battle Expected to Heat Up in 2007
Medicare Part D Enters its Sophomore Year
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Out with the Old, In with the New
NAIC Ranks States on Auto Insurance
Lightning Strikes Concern Among Homeowners
Texas Finalizes Zurich Settlement
GAO Focus Could Mean Increased Scrutiny
Technology Aids Aging Population
November 2006
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Spitzer Tells ACE, AIG, St. Paul Travelers, Zurich that Contingents Are Out
Homeowners Obtain Favorable Ruling in Katrina Canal Breach Case
Supreme Court Hears Important Federal Preemption Case
Banking on Insurance
Mixed Messages on Setting Financial Priorities
Fireman's Fund Names New CEO
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Pandemic Possibilities
Democratic Takeove a Mixed Bag for Agents, Brokers
Gaining Some Strength
State Auto Insurance Co. Joins Trusted Choice®
Clock is Ticking
Thursday, November 9, 2006
InsurPac Makes Election Impact
Few Electoral Surprises at State Level
Federal Court Holds Hearing on Proposed Zurich Settlement
The Windy Cities
No New Trial for Nationwide Wind vs. Water Case
Westfield Insurance Joins Trusted Choice®
Financial Education for the Younger Set
Protecting Agency Data While in Transit
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Combating Identity Theft
What Your Agency Can Do to Prevent Identity Theft
New York Attorney General Settles with Unumprovident
Spitzer Sues Coventry First for Life Settlement Practices
Zurich Settles with Ohio Attorney General
Industry Firmly in the Black
Big "I" Takes Aim at Federal Regulations
Look to Future Demographics for the Agency Market
October 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
IIABA Files Reply Brief in Zurich Settlement Case
Insurance’s Role in Accelerating Katrina Recovery
The Danger Zone
Sales Forces to Be Reckoned With
Taylor Proposals Sound Alarm Bells for Industry
Ins and Outs of Beneficiary Designations
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Nation’s Top Court to Examine Credit Scoring
Industry Due for a Shake-Up
Insurance Industry Leads in Litigation
Dryden Mutual Insurance Co. Joins Trusted Choice®
Customers Make the Best Advocates
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Political Races Heat Up
ING Settles with Spitzer on Disclosures in Retirement Products
Do Your Clients Mistakenly Think They are Eligible for Disability Benefits?
Weaving a Web of Possibility
Dialing-Up Business
Thursday, October 5, 2006
P-C Carrier Net Income and Profitability Down
Big “I” Speaks Out Against Newest Federal Charter Bill
Big “I” Supports Bunning-Conrad Intangible Assets Bill
Prepping for Renewal Season
Auto Accident: PAP or HO?
September 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Attorneys General, Zurich Oppose Amicus Briefs
Home Depot Moves Beyond Hammers and Nails
What is Government’s Post-Disaster Role?
Big "I" Seeks Continued Federal Role in Terrorism Insurance
Big "I" Praises House for Step Forward on Regulatory Reform
Beyond Clichés: Using Pareto’s Law to Increase LTCi Sales
September 22, 2006
Big "I" Takes Legal Action in Zurich Case
Contradicting Disaster
Insights on Managing Capital and Cycles
Surplus Lines Bill ‘First Step’ in Licensing Uniformity
Csiszar Resigns as PCI President, CEO
GEICO Pulls Misleading Ads in Connecticut at Urging of Attorney General
September 14, 2006
NAIC Returns Focus to Agent/Broker Licensing Reform
P&C Insurers Expected to Fair Well in 2006
Weighing in on Modeling, Homeowners Market
Big "I" Makes Case for Natural Disaster Legislation
New Commission Forms to Study SOX
Judge Orders Katrina Claims Be Sent to Trial Separately
Need a Target Audience?
September 7, 2006
High Marks for Auto Insurers’ Customer Satisfaction
What Does it Take to be Successful in Insurance?
Agency Trends in Focus
Fitzpatrick, Spratt Running Against the Grain
Back to School: Educate Clients on Social Security
August 2006
August 31, 2006
Bouncing Back from Katrina
How Katrina Changed the Industry
A Year of Significant Lessons in Disaster Preparedness
By Your Side
New Tax Law Wrinkle Could Benefit Clients
August 24, 2006
P&C Performance a Mixed Bag
Progressive Testing Out Homeowners Insurance
Heartland House Races Crucial to Both Parties, Big "I"
Recent Legislation Creates Opportunities for Agents
License to Drive: Company Cars & ISO Personal Auto Policy
August 17, 2006
Nationwide Wins Wind vs. Water Case
Applied Systems Takes on New Partner, Prepares for ‘Major Release’
Pension Protection Act Scheduled to Be Signed Today
Big Races Shaping Up in Connecticut, Montana
The REAL Value of a Renter's Policy
Customers:Dissatisfied to Angry in 60 Seconds
August 10, 2006
Hurricane Predictions Take a Dip
McGavick Looks to Turn Tables in Washington State
Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving
Edens Wins Back-to-Back Titles
Soothing Upset Employees
August 3, 2006
St. Paul Travelers Settles with NY, CT and IL on Contingent Commissions
Disaster Planning: Ready for Implementation
Estate Tax Reform Goes Down to the Wire
What About That Boat Rental?
The Producer Next Door
July 2006
July 27, 2006
Disaster Planning: Are You Ready?
Big "I" Tells Congress: Long-Term Terrorism Risk Solution Needed
Big "I" Supports Surplus-Lines Regulation Bill
When, Not If
Shareholder Lawsuit Dismissed Against the Hartford
Ride the Wave of Retirement Planning Media Attention
July 20, 2006
Big "I" Pleased With House Markup of Surplus Lines Bill
Producer Compensation Issue Update
Ride the Wave of Retirement Planning Media Attention
Disaster Planning: Keep the Lines of Communication Open
July 13, 2006
Agencies’ Compensation Plans Focus on Organic Growth, Profitability
W.R. Berkley Corporation Joins Trusted Choice®
Producer Compensation Issue Update
Big “I” Testifies Before Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform
Be Your Clients’ Financial Coach
Disaster Planning: Where to Start
June 2006
June 29, 2006
Big “I” Testifies on Crucial Need for Natural Disaster Legislation
Big “I” Supports House Members’ Call for Terror Risk Answers
Is Sarbanes-Oxley Working?
Big “I” on Swiss Re-GEIS Deal
The Silver Lining of Rising Interest Rates
June 22, 2006
Customer Service, Anyone?
Big “I” Supports Surplus-Lines Regulation Bill
Insurance Antitrust Exemption Still Important to Policyholders
Procrastination-Free Retirement Planning
14 Tips for Calming Upset Customers
June 15, 2006
St. Paul Travelers Streamlines Brand to Travelers
Swiss Re Completes GE Insurance Solutions Acquisition
Teachers Union Settles with Spitzer for Undisclosed Payments Involving Retirement Products
Big “I” Praises Senate Markup of Military Insurance Bill
You Know What They Say About Assumptions…
AUGIE Survey Shows Technology’s Big Payback
June 8, 2006
Insurers in Climate of Change
Explain Coinsurance to Clients
Big “I” Works Toward Estate-Tax Reform
Estate Tax’s Life Implications
Consumers Worried about Online Security Breaches
June 1, 2006
’Tis the Season for Hurricanes---Are We Ready?
Big “I” Supports Senators’ Efforts on Catastrophe Risk
On Self-Reliance
Are Podcasts the New Audio Cassette Tapes?
Questions Surrounding CGL Cross Liability & Severability of Interests
May 2006
May 25, 2006
Renters Not Buying: 25 Million Americans Lack Proper Insurance Coverage
State Officials Give Life to Interstate Compact
Progressive Makes Management Moves
Big “I” Grassroots Effort Helps Sideline Premium Reduction Plan
Class Action Law Firm Milberg Weiss Indicted
Spitzer Settles with Title Insurance Companies
Self-Employed vs. the Tax Man
May 18, 2006
M&As Poised for Explosive Growth
Auto Rates See Smallest Increase in Six Years
Tax Legislation Around the Corner?
Tap into the Qualities of Greatness
CGL Additional Insureds: A Risky Business
May 11, 2006
Safeco Outlines Direct Sales Strategy
Spitzer, Blumenthal File Suit Against Liberty Mutual
Hartford Settlement Limits Some Instances of Contingent Commissions
Insurance Supply: Is that H03 Like Gas for a "Deuce and a Quarter?"
Motivating Consumers to Think Long Term
Congressional Committee Retains PRP Limit
May 4, 2006
T-Minus 27 Days to Hurricane Season
CEOs Tackle Market, Federal Regulation, Investigations
A Row Over ROE
Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Limits PRP Funding
If the BOP Fits, Don’t Wear It
Four Ways to Motivate CSRs
April 2006
April 27, 2006
Majority Leader Boehner and Senator Address Big "I" Agents
It Can Happen To You—and Your Insureds
GEICO Swells to 7 Million Customers
Higher Interest Rates and Inflation Ahead?
New Grads Toss Insurance into the Wind
April 20, 2006
Fortune 500: Insurers, Others Roar Ahead in Banner Year
Wind vs. Flood Ruling Favors Insurers
U.S. Sentencing Commission Revises Corporate Sentencing Guidelines
Microsoft to Stop Support of Older Products
State Mandate Mania
April 13, 2006
Big "I" Members Needed to Lobby Against OFC Bill
Drive Insurance’s President Resigns
Recruit College Students to Insurance
Safeguard Client Data from Insider Threats
Showdown: Individual Named Insured vs. Drive Other Car
Customer Service Encounters of the First Kind
April 6, 2006
It’s Here: Senators Introduce Optional Federal Charter Bill
Big "I" Mounts Strong Challenge to OFC Bill
The Potential Costs of Terrorism
Insurance Industry Lacks Dynamic Web Presence
Another Look at Commercial Lines Download
The Individual as a Corporation
March 2006
March 30, 2006
Regulators Consider Life After TRIA
Demographic Trends: The Hard and Soft Truth
Zurich Enters into Additional Settlement
State of Florida Sues Marsh for Bid Rigging and RICO Violations
Company No. 33 Joins Trusted Choice®
Meet Retirees’ Health Care Costs
Sweet 16, Elite 8 or Final 4—What Makes the Difference?
March 23, 2006
Industry Use of Education and Job Status Debated in New Jersey
Zurich Doles Out Millions in Settlement
What Zurich’s Settlement Means for Independent Agents and Brokers
Congress Extends National Flood Program Borrowing Authority
Bipartisan Bill on Data Security Moves Forward
Stay Abreast of Tax Laws Changes
March 16, 2006
Independent Agency System Sees Market Gains
Big "I" Supports Intangible Assets Bill
Tort Costs Set New Record
Technology Trends & Your Agency’s Future
Auto Liability Coverage: Does 2 + 8 + 9 = 1?
March 9, 2006
National Leaders, Top Industry Executives Headline Must-See Event
Financial Professionals Battle Client Misperceptions
Why Consumers Need Independent Agents
Lost Policies...No Coverage
Business Income Coverage for Auto Damage
March 2, 2006
Is the Industry Ready for the Next Big One?
Adequate Industry Reserves Still a Problem
Federal Court Issues Junk Fax Decision
Product Evolutions Lead to LTC Innovations
Protect Your Agency from Insurer Insolvencies
February 2006
February 23, 2006
Rental Car CDW: To Purchase or Not to Purchase?
Online Auto Quotes Grow in 2005
Women Making Inroads in Insurance Ownership
Dangers of Speculating on Insurer Solvency
Industry Leaders to Discuss Trends during CEO Panel
The Trust Factor
February 16, 2006
Senate Halts Asbestos Bill
Passing Score: Insurer Failures on the Decline
Rusbuldt Presents Agent and Broker Views to Nation’s Regulators
Overcome Clients’ Disability Insurance Qualms
Dealing with Divorce
February 9, 2006
AIG Settles with Federal and State Regulators
LTC Pros and Cons of Proposed Deficit Reduction Act
Wooley Resignation Signals Party Change in Louisiana
Safeco Names LaRocco President, COO
Risk Management 101: ATV Exposure Risk
Nip Problem Employees in the Bud
February 2, 2006
Carriers Receive Potential Credit Scoring Reprieve
Agents Speak Out to Shape their Future
Oxley to Address Big "I" Leadership Luncheon in April
SEC Ruling’s New Requirements—and its Agent Impact
ChoicePoint Settles with FTC
Are You Keeping Your Producers Happy?
January 2006
January 26, 2006
Grrr! Top Consumer Complaints of 2005
Big "I" Supports Terrorism Insurance Study
Remember Where You Came From
Computer Security Crimes on the Rise. Is Your Agency at Risk?
Travelers’ Asbestos Decision Voided
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear BlackBerry Appeal
January 19, 2006
Allstate CEO Endorses National Cat Fund
Corporate Conduct in the Post-Sarbanes Oxley Era
Industry Execs Optimistic about 2006’s Profit Potential, Weary of Catastrophes
Encompass Names New President
Don’t Skip the Basics
January 12, 2006
Shifting Trends in Homeowners Market
Even with TRIA, Industry Shoulders Terrorism Risk Burden
Drive Embarks on Second Year
Flight of the Snowbird
How to Create Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements
January 5, 2006
Financial Industry Missing Branding Mark
Big “I” Sets 2006 Legislative Agenda
President Signs TRIA Extension Bill
Ring in the New Year with LTC Sales
Set Your Sights on a Goal—and Follow Through
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