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Articles in January, 2005 issue of National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

• Entertainment exposures raise restaurant risk: combining hard rock with hard liquor keeps bars in non-admitted market.(music matters)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Republicans rule, but P-C bills face hurdles.(Property and casualty )
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• Terrorism models help, but only go so far: underwriters eager to avoid large concentrations of risk in case a terrorist strikes.(No Crystal Balls)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• South Carolina leads in 2004 RRG formations.(Alternative Markets)(Brief Article)
  by Cutts, Karen
• Marsh hearing postponed again.(Waiting On Spitzer)(Brief Article)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Equitas blasts asbestos bill.
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• Is Spitzer unethical?(Column)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Agents can help control restaurant premiums.(special of the day)(insurance premiums)
• NAIC approves disclosure rules.(National Association of Insurance Commissioners)
  by Ha, Michael
• TRIA's fate in jeopardy as expiration looms.(The Clock Is Ticking)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002)
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• Walking the walk on underwriting discipline: numbers show long-term underwriting profits best at smaller-focused carriers.(NU data insights: profitability)
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• Speak up before the fat lady sings.
  by Ruquet, Mark
• Agency merger counts on strength in numbers: two Calif. firms wanted to maintain independence but become dominant in region.(Anatomy Of A Merger)(InWest Insurance Services, Tolman and Wiker Insurance)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Industry, consumer groups hit producer fee disclosure model act.(hammer time)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Hurricanes spur changes in Florida coverage.(New Rules)
  by Brady, Matt
• PCS to offer loss estimates for terrorism.(The News)(Property Claim Services)(Brief Article)
• Ranking of commercial lines writers.(Illustration)
• Consumer group challenges personal line contingency fees.
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Hackers are outraged over negative image.(Column)
  by Trembly, Ara C.
• The hospitality directory.(E&S/specialty lines: hospitality)(Directory)
• Death toll mounts, but insured loss 'modest'.(Tsunami Impact)
  by Ha, Michael
• Insurers seek handle on catastrophe exposure: with best practices, modeling can help carriers cope with disaster management.
  by Virkud, Uday
• Personal lines get no pass in Spitzer probe: agents defend profit-sharing deals; Serio calls for more legislative support.('Brokergate')(Eliot L. Spitzer)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• 2005: a year of opportunity.(Executive Insights Section)
  by Miller, Mike
• Insurers need TRIA just like banks need FDIC.(A View From The Top)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.)
  by Ayer, Ramani
• Middle-market buyers eye captive option.
  by Osborne, Gary
• Talent, discipline: keys to profit success: three NU profitability leaders explain why their firms outperformed the market.(Company Profile)
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• Insured Tsunami loss could reach $10 billion: carriers also pitch in with direct contributions and matching of employee donations.(Death Toll Tops 150,000)
  by Ha, Michael
• Many hotels, restaurants exposed on EPL: as many as two-thirds might lack insurance coverage for worker abuse claims.(Blind Spot)(employment practices liability insurance)
  by Diamond, Dale
• P-C insurers boost profits, but concerns loom: combined ratio at 97.9 for three quarters, but premium growth slows to 4.5 percent.(Property and casualty)
  by Ha, Michael
• Point/counterpoint on TRIA.(The Battle Begins)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 )(Brief Article)
• NU's profit leaders--the top 50.(The Cream Rises To The Top)
• Conn. sues MMC, ACE in 'kickback' scheme: attorney general says to expect more legal action over 'insurance industry abuses'.(Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., ACE Financial Solutions Inc.)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Gallagher sees no benefit from fee scandal.(J. Patrick Gallagher)
  by Ruquet Mark E.
• Changing laws, changing times.(drunk-driving incidents)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• RMs running scared?(risk managers )(Column)
  by Friedman, Sam
• P-C carriers set marketing agendas for 2005.(Property and casualty insurance)
  by Brady, Matt
• Is TRIA doomed?(A View From The Press Box)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Better safe than sorry, MMC's CEO contends.(The Producer Beat)(Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc.)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Risk retention groups formed in 2004: (by domicile and business area).(By The Numbers)(Illustration)
  by Cutts, Karen
• Composite rate decrease 'coming very soon': MarketScout expects large p-c accounts and D&O to see the biggest cuts in 2005.(Brief Article)
  by Ha, Michael
• Keeping agency ownership 'in-house' poses unique challenges: valuation, picking a worthy candidate, communication, execution are critical factors.
  by Doran, Tom
• Lawsuits mounting against liquor servers: insurers, agents must watch out for special treatment afforded 'regulars'.(E&S/specialty market report: hospitality)
  by Campo, Michael
• Could it happen here?(Nightmare Scenario)(Brief Article)
  by Ha, Michael
• Insurance technology had its ups & downs.(The Tech Guru)(Column)
  by Trembly, Ara C.
• Federal district court overturns mass. bank-insurance restrictions.(State Regulators Lose)(Brief Article)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• The ARAG[R] solution: a product differentiator, a revenue generator and a lead creator all in one relationship.(Executive Insights Section)(Interview)
• Off-the-shelf business income policies can sink tech companies.(Coverage Spotlight)
  by Pozzi, Steven R.
• Failure to communicate could expose receivers.(Time Is Money)(Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation Model Act)
  by Levy, Gayle P.
• Films can be risky if loss control is lacking on & off the set: insuring movies not all glitz and glamour, with content and cast among major exposures.(Hurray For Hollywood?)
  by Paulsen, Jon
• ACE to take $298 million reserve charge: carrier also names new head of ACE USA after CEO announces resignation.(A&E Liabilities)
  by Ha, Michael
• Disclosure rules to stiffen, but most agents will keep contingency fee deals: mega-brokers may lose out, but smaller firms should maintain revenue stream.(Transparency Required)
  by Ha, Michael
• TRIA extension no slam dunk: report on 'benefits' of ending federal backup could undermine industry's case.(Washington Outlook)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 )
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• How were NU profit leaders determined?(NU data insights: profitability)(National Underwriter )
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• New class action seeks 'corporate death sentence'.
  by Hays, Daniel
• Insurers, defendants balk at new asbestos bill.(fast track)
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• Spitzer's shadow looms large for '05: fee probes put agent and broker associations on the defensive.(Eliot Spitzer)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• TRIA sunset will restrict terrorism coverage in big cities, experts warn.(Life After TRIA?)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 )
  by Ha, Michael
• TRIA, ART fill terrorism coverage gaps: with expiration looming, risk managers wonder if market will disappear.(Corporate Insurance Buyers Report)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Market rates fell faster in fourth quarter: average decline was 7 percent, but some lines were firmer than others, brokers say.
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Correction.(Correction Notice)
• Big I looks to boost agent brand.(Trusted Choice)(Brief Article)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• TRIA alternatives sought for long term: private pool might help, but federal backstop still seen as essential element.(What's Next?)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 )
  by Brady, Matt
• Club fires spur major changes in fire codes.(Risk Management)
  by Blossom, David R.
• Senate puts class-action reform on fast track.
  by Postal, Arthur D.