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Articles in February, 2001 issue of Business Insurance

• Seeking clues to industry performance.(property/casualty stocks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Myron M. Picoult, Special to Business Insurance
• Misleading label on benefit plan.(Brief Article)
  by McIntyre, Kathryn J.
• A/BT Briefs.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Employers await Bush's patient rights proposals.
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• D&O judgments becoming concern.(Brief Article)
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• Health plans have room for improvement: Survey.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• For the record.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Termination payment doesn't end liability for Wyeth reinsurers.(London Court of Appeal ruled )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN
• Many doors still closed for intermediaries.(insurance agents and brokers find difficulties in foreign lands)
  by PRINCE, MICHAEL
• Employers seek reversal from Congress; Ergonomics rule targeted.(Brief Article)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Insurance likely to cover losses in racer's death.(Brief Article)
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• Global Briefs.
• E.U. pension reform proposed.(single pension plan for all of their European pension beneficiaries)(Brief Article)
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN
• Senate complicates reform; Split between GOP, Dems makes big tort reforms unlikely.(Brief Article)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Legal Briefs.(Brief Article)
• 'New' patient bill is still flawed.(Brief Article)
• Using multiple brokers; When one isn't enough.
  by ROBERTS, SALLY
• Portman, Cardin try again; Pension reform bill near.(Representatives Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Ben Cardin, D-Md; pension reform)(Brief Article)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Insurers reflect on industry's use of Internet.
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Forum draws a crowd.(IVANS Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Defining good insurance claim programs; Quality of claim programs can be important part of companies' success.
  by Pelto, Corby
• Bill would create safeguards for 457, 403(b) plans.(bankruptcy legislation)(Brief Article)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• For the record.(Brief Article)
• Industry not ready for e-risks: Study.(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Organization touts environmental liability coverages.(Society of Environmental Insurance Professionals )(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• BI's Directory of Environmental Consultants.(Directory)
• Fair treatment reduces bad feelings.(Brief Article)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• U.K. responds to public farm E. coli risks.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN
• For the record.(Statistical Data Included)
• Consider federal regulation.(American Insurance Association)(Brief Article)
• Bill may help U.S. names escape disputed debts.(Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act )(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Cashing out the CHPAs; Florida takes another turn at small-group coverage.(Community Health Purchasing Alliances)
  by LENCKUS, DAVE
• Independents form `Global' network; Two brokers plan to enlarge alliance.(Export Insurance Agency Inc., Berry, Palmer and Lyle Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• BI makes changes to its sales staff.(Brief Article)
• Vacation law under scrutiny ; U.K. short-term workers may become eligible for leave.(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Heeding environmental risks.(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Updates.(insurers not obligated under liability policies to indemnify policyholders for pollution cleanup)
• Foreign markets begin to open; But agents and brokers say they continue to face barriers.(Brief Article)
  by PRINCE, MICHAEL
• U.K. expands pension access.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Small rate jumps seen for P&I clubs despite losses.(protection and indemnity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by UNSWORTH, EDWIN
• Comp insurers can be sued for data errors.
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• Health plan issue splits BI readers.(survey: scrap group health plans and give employees money to buy their own insurance?)(Brief Article)
  by McIntyre, Kathryn J.
• E.U. insolvency law could lead to higher rates.(Brief Article)
  by UNSWORTH, EDWIN
• Internet seen as service provider, not sales tool.(insurance industry)(Brief Article)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Y2K plan pays off following disaster.(Y2K preparation aids tornado recovery efforts in Alabama)(Brief Article)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• OSHA's reach to be decided.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration's offshore jurisdiction)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Updates.(Brief Article)
• Names group blasts Lloyd's Jaffray offer.(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Policies can help companies clean up balance sheets.(environmental liability insurance)(Brief Article)
  by FLETCHER, LEE
• Quake damages surveyed in India.(Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry estimates)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Unsworth, Edwin
• Layoffs bring new risks; Base cuts on objective criteria to avoid bias suits.(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Global Briefs.
• Modern approach to natural selection?
  by Winston, Paul D.
• Global Briefs.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• XL expands business; Plans to buy Winterthur's P/C portfolio.(XL Capital Ltd., Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by SOUTER, GAVIN
• Firmer rates drive renewed interest in self-insurance.
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Clashes prompt look at risks.(political risk insurance has not a dramatic increase due to violence in Israel)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Overexertion leading cause of comp claims: Liberty.(workers compensation claims)(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Chinese Web disruption not covered.(Brief Article)
  by TOMLINSON, DAMIEN
• Explanation of Terms.(12th annual directory of environmental risk management consultants)(Brief Article)
• Record enrollment for new benefit; State's LTC plan a success.(Brief Article)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Sizing up Singapore for industry growth.
  by FLETCHER, LEE
• Court puts limits on cleanup cover; Indemnity under CGL policy at issue.(Statistical Data Included)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Equitable agrees to acquisition bid from Halifax.(Brief Article)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• States face a deadline for creating privacy rules.
  by FLETCHER, MEG
• Health cost volatility may spur shift in self-funding.(self-insured benefit plans)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• E.U. seeks to broaden bias laws.(European Union)
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN
• Service expectations, capital investments force TPA buyouts.(Third-party administrators (Insurance))
  by FLETCHER, LEE
• Products & Services: AIG offers loss control program for EPL risks.(American International Group Inc., employment practices liability)
• Consider all causes of RSI.(testing for genetic disposition to carpal tunnel syndrome)(Brief Article)
• No letup in first half of 2001; Marsh sees more rate hikes.(Brief Article)
  by SOUTER, GAVIN
• Fraud prosecutions may lower comp costs.(Brief Article)
  by FLETCHER, MEG
• Industry has high hopes for Bush administration.
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• Receive daily news headlines by e-mail.(Brief Article)
• Banks see risks rising ; Growth in e-business puts focus on privacy issues.(Brief Article)
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• Foreigners in China reorient; Aftermath of regulatory crackdown leaves local insurers stronger.(Brief Article)
  by SOUTER, GAVIN
• BI's directory of third-party administrators.(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• Genetic screening faces lawsuits.(employers use of genetic testing of employees)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Analysts expect strong Bush trade policy.(insurance industry)
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• U.K. ruling creates big hurdle for mesothelioma claimants.
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN

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