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Articles in April, 2005 issue of Claims

• EFI changes name.(VENTURES)
• MCW&G adds partner.(OTHER SERVICES)
• Non-economic damage caps and availability of coverage.(CAPITOL BEAT)
• Auto body fraud: stop the bleeding.
  by Zion, Kenneth
• Finding a competent restoration firm.(Cover Story)
  by Oakes, David
• Harnick leads risk practice.(RISK MANAGERS)
• Do insurers have a fiduciary duty?(ICONOCLAST)
  by Brownlee, Ken
• The case of the disappearing sign.(CLAIMS QUEUE FROM FC&S)
  by Hillman, Bruce
• Calif. reforms meet stiff resistance: lawsuits, new legislation attempt to undermine Gov. Schwarzenegger's efforts.
  by Brady, Matt
• CRDN names vice president.(OTHER SERVICES)
• Wheco adds Newman, Saranovich.(OTHER SERVICES)
• A TRIA extension: yes or no?(EDITOR'S NOTE)
• Common detours in handling suspects claims: distinguishing the red herring from the red flag.
  by Kahn, Berger; Tieger, Marcy
• Implications of class action reform.(NATIONAL REPORT)
  by Rosenfeld, Erika
• Welcome to WC!(NEW SECTION LAUNCHED)
  by Friedman, Sam
• J&B publishes Medical Record.(NEW RELEASES)
• House passes fraud bill.(INDIANA)
• BSA names Manus senior claim rep.(CLAIM ADJUSTERS)
• Insurance company failures declined in 2004.(REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK)
• Guy Carpenter examines silica.(NATIONAL REPORT)
• Structured to succeed: don't miss the boat on this valuable claim settlement tool.
  by Blanchfield, Raymond
• WC softening, but underwriters still rule: insurers pin hopes on reform in key states, but fear non-renewal of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Over $100 billion, and counting.(Editor's Note)
  by Schreiner, Phil
• NGAA admits general adjusters.(CLAIM ADJUSTERS)
• Travelers dread medical emergencies.(REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK)
• Interpersonal skills: avoid the hammer!(CLAIMS MANAGEMENT)
  by Van, Carl
• WC outlook grim without TRIA.(EXPIRATION LOOMS)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Claimants need not own or rent property.(NEW YORK)
• Gibboney joins IMACC.(ASSOCIATIONS)
• The wheels of justice grind slowly.(REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK)
• Consumers support medical guidelines.(NATIONAL REPORT)
• Weight gains provoke disability claim hikes.(NATIONAL REPORT)
• MetLife acquires Travelers.(VENTURES)
• Bad faith quandaries.(LEGALLY SPEAKING)
  by Murray, Jim
• Proximity to air mishaps can prove expensive.
  by Hall, William L.
• Supreme court vacates medical monitoring suit.(WEST VIRGINIA)
• INSHPO elects officers.(ASSOCIATIONS)
• ISO, InsightAmerica ally.(TECHNOLOGY TOOLS)
• Risk managers share experience.(CAPITOL BEAT)
• Is your disaster recovery plan a disaster?(RISK MANAGEMENT)
  by Quinley, Kevin M.
• Organizing investigative interviews.(CLAIMS INVESTIGATION)
  by Rinker, Richard C.
• InStar announces personnel changes.(OTHER SERVICES)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Congress debates extending TRIA.(CAPITOL BEAT)
• Chubb tools help manage employee lawsuit exposure.(TECHNOLOGY TOOLS)
• More Americans seek alternative treatments.(REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• PLRB conference promotes P&C claim education.(NATIONAL REPORT)
• Florida reforms keep the heat on WC rates.
  by Adams, Michael H.
• Guidewire launches ClaimCenter 3.(TECHNOLOGY TOOLS)
• ACORD names new board.(ASSOCIATIONS)