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

• CEOs must take oath on reinsurance: industry group challenge practicality of new superintendent's marching order.(Howard Mills oath clause questioned by Insurance Information Institute)
  by Hays, Daniel
• Expanding CRA would boost 'ownership society'.(Effect of CRA on moderate class)
  by Squires, Gregory D.
• Top court ruling seen as insurance neutral.(Insurer liability under scanner)(Brief Article)
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• Analysts fear erosion in p-c pricing: after first underwriting profit since 1978, picture could change in a hurry.(Property and casualty insurance forecasts)
  by Ha, Michael
• Softening market drives PG formations.(Purchasing Group Update)
  by Cutts, Karen
• Stick to the basics.(Target marketing for covering food services)(Brief Article)
  by Yohn, Fritz
• New asbestos bill moves through Senate: with opposition mounting, analysts say final passage prospects are dim.(PROGNOSIS NEGATIVE)
  by Postal, Arthur D.
• Is ignorance bliss?(Low profile of Maurice Greenberg)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Mexican trucks hit legal speed bumps: inland marine insurers eye potential, pitfalls of cross-border transport.(NAFTA BATTLE CONTINUES)(North American Free Trade Association)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Hurricanes drive down profits at Lloyd's: rating agencies still pleased, as results fall in 'upper end' of expectations.(LONDON UPDATE)
  by Ha, Michael
• Elephant? What Elephant?(An issue that is undiscussed)
  by Trembly, Ara C.
• MBA can open doors for risk managers.(Degrees help)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Claims software directory.(Directory of claims software)(Directory)
• Tech helps keep Moody ahead.(Moody Insurance Agency opines)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• AIG's art of the deal.(American International Group Inc accounting problems)
  by Ha, Michael
• Trucking deregulation drives new risks: to evaluate exposure, inland marine insurers must check contract forms.
  by Raleigh, Christopher
• Risk management focus sells EIL policies: agents who ignore environmental exposures risk 'professional suicide'.(Critical aspects of EIL policies)
  by Butler, John
• AIG's Greenberg takes the fifth ... for now: former CEO transfers $2.6b in AIG stock to spouse just before resignation.(Maurice Greenberg invokes right against incrimination)
  by Hays, Daniel
• Brokers need to restore trust: Vinck says most buyers feel 'disappointed and let down'.(Ellen Vinck suggests to brokers)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Centralized claims hubs make sense for all.(RISK MANAGERS BENEFIT)
  by Wheeler, Randy
• Commercial price rebound in Q1?(THE SURVEY SAYS ...)
  by Ha, Michael
• Terrorism threat makes port exposures risky business: insurers worry that security overreaction might disrupt the supply chain.(Anti terrorism measures cast a shadow on insurance industry)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Federal threat looms over market conduct debate: state regulators hope to head off intervention from Congress via SMART bill.(Market regulation at stake)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Storage tech preserves critical data: software, hardware available to serve as safety nets for agency systems.(BACK UP OR BUST)
  by Trembly, Ara C.
• Complete copies of RM compensation survey report available.(Risk management)(Brief Article)
• Captives launch Cayman relief effort.(To The Rescue of Hurricane Ivan 2004)(Brief Article)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• In broker deals, subtle moves can lead to big purchase price swings: in 2005, many insurance brokers will sell, leaving dollars on the table without realizing it.(CLOSING THE DEAL)
  by Fletcher, Michael
• AIG admits 'improper' accounting on Gen Re deal: additional bookkeeping problems could cost carrier up to $1.66 billion.
  by Ha, Michael
• Keep on truckin', but for how long? Feds, carriers, insurers can't settle on hour limits to protect drivers.(American Insurance Association blames fatigue for crashes)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• 'Other shoe' threatens pollution insurers: underfunded environmental claims, topping asbestos, 'will come back to haunt' carriers, analyst warns.(Underfunded reserves pose potential threat)
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• Six Feet Under?(Suggestions for buyers to keep an eye on vendor)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Vinck seeks smooth sailing as rm: incoming RIMS president built department from scratch over last 25 years.(Vinck, Ellen appointed President of the Risk and Insurance Manageemt Society)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Claims cited as top carrier IT priority.(Survey reports on IT investments for insurance industry)
  by Trembly, Ara C.
• Marsh opt-in deal requires consideration.(Marsh Advantage America)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• CIAB unveils disclosure tool.(Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers reveales disclosure norms on website)
  by Ruquet, Mark
• Readers show no mercy.(Editorial)(Editorial)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Tech backup saves agency after storm: call center service enables agency to respond after office is devastated.(DISASTER RECOVERY)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Job market heating up for risk managers: salaries, bonuses, stock options, opportunities grow in improving economy.(Survey reports on salaries on risk managers)(Cover Story)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Captive 'reinsurance' causes confusion.(Expert Clarification)
  by Mead, Michael R.
• Agents can still grow in a soft market: key change is not to tolerate service people masquerading as producers.(SALES CULTURE RULES)
  by Stipe, Kevin
• Mills defends finite re rule.(RULE UNDER FIRE)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• Terrorism risks overshadow cargo theft: federal law fails to include several loss control items sought by insurers.(Appeal for legislative measures)
  by Tuckey, Steven
• Spitzer sees 'civil resolution' with AIG.(Attorney General satisfied with American International Group Inc's cooperation)
  by Ha, Michael
• California agents battle new disclosure proposal.(Insurance agents fighting needless disclosures)
  by Brady, Matt
• Risk managers pack punch despite modestly-sized staffs.(An analysis of survey report)
  by Friedman, Sam
• Captives, RRGs standing test of time.(Effect of falling insurance premiums)
  by Kramer, Chris
• Moody Insurance Agency bucks trends: Colorado firm uses new blood to sustain growth against bigger competitors.(FAMILY BUSINESS)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Broker execs at odds on fee ban: Willis' Plumeri calls for industry ban; Aon's Ryan says one size doesn't fit all.(RIMS DEBATE)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• Greenberg, retires as AIG chairman: Spitzer praises board for shaking up top management.(Maurice Greenberg retiresa as Chairman American Internatiional Group Inc)
  by Hays, Daniel
• NAIC looks to ease legislator concerns.(National Association of Insurance Commissioners not to be push audit rules on non-public insurers)
  by Connolly, Jim
• Early intervention makes the difference: important distinctions separate pollution from other property recoveries.(Containing enviromental damages)
  by Hughes, Kevin J.
• AIG shrugs off A&A dispute: McConkey charged Zarb with lying about sale to Aon.(AIG unconcerned about Non-Executive Chairman's civil fraud)
  by Hays, Daniel
• Advice to buyers: know thy underwriter: relationship with carrier can help avoid bid-rigging, risk manager says.(Broker Probe necessitates consumer activism)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Why do finite-risk deals raise eyebrows?(Standards set for insurance CEOs)
  by Reitz, Diana
• Plumeri talk sparks controversy.(Effect of Joe Plumeri's remarks on incentive fees)
  by Hays, Daniel
• Buffett clean on AIG deal, Berkshire says: company blasts Wall Street Journal report; expects no financial restatement.(Berkshire Hathaway Inc defends Buffett, Warren E over American Internatioinal Group Inc issue)
  by Ha, Michael
• Zarb no stranger to crisis.(Frank Zarb)
  by Ha, Michael
• E&S/specialty lines: environmental/pollution.(Buyers Guide to insurance coverages)(Buyers Guide)
• Willis CEO backs contingency fee ban: third-biggest broker to repay clients $51 million to settle N.Y., Minn. probes.(Willis Group Inc lead the charges for reform)
  by Hays, Daniel
• RMs need courage under fire.(Suggestion from Paul Buckley, VP of Tyco International (US) Inc)(Brief Article)
  by McDonald, Caroline
• Bush calls for med liability reform.(CONFERENCE REPORT)(Brief Article)
  by Brady, Matt
• Georgia subpoenas reinsurers to investigate finite re deals.(Reinsurance deals under scanner)
  by Ha, Michael
• Insurers sue over Mich. credit score ban.(Michigan Property-Casualty Trade Association)
  by Tuckey, Steve
• NRD claims muddy insurance waters.(FISH GOTTA SWIM, BIRDS GOTTA FLY)
  by Sclafane, Susanne
• What did Willis agree to do?(TERMS OF THE DEAL)
  by Ruquet, Mark E.
• New compliance laws challenge RMs.(Employment Practices)
  by Maatman, Gerald L., Jr.
• Food services sector offers tasty risks.(Opportunities for business insurance)
  by Yohn, Fritz
• Behind closed doors.(A VIEW FROM THE PRESS BOX)
  by Friedman, Sam