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Articles in May, 2001 issue of Business Insurance

• Mistakes to avoid on property claims.(Brief Article)
  by Prince, Michael
• U.S. firms told to beware different types of terrorism.
  by Roberts, Sally
• Pact to cover claims on insolvent insurer.(Chester Street Insurance Holdings)(Brief Article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Asbestos claims plan fought; Insurers sue to void cover.(Babcock and Wilcox Co. sued)(Brief Article)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Insurers, brokers lobbying for permanent tax break.(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Fortunes mixed in aviation cases.(aircraft and products liability cases)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Willis planning $230 million IPO.(Willis Group Ltd. and Willis Group Holdings Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• [C] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Brief Article)
• [S] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.
• Tailored info aids retirement planning.
  by Fletcher, Lee
• Superfund reform overdue.(Brief Article)
• RIMS forges ahead with renewed pride, purpose.
  by Bradford, Michael
• In-house ergonomics programs effective, expert says.(Government Activity)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Lloyd's admits first non-U.K. insurance brokers.(Company Operations)
  by Unsworth, Edwin
• Overconcentration may create liability; Employer stock levels heighten 401(k) risks.
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Kidnapping on the increase ; U.K. employers not prepared for growing risk: Report.(Brief Article)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Proper response helps control costs after a crisis.(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Lee
• Comp, benefits exhibits highlight online systems.(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. conference exhibits)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Fletcher, Lee
• Global Briefs.(insurance industry)(Brief Article)
• Rules of litigation are important to risk managers.(Brief Article)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Appeals to review punitives: Court.(Cooper Industries, Leatherman Tool Group case)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Activist campaigns create exposures ; Attacks spur interest in protection.(by Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Shows must go on, but E&O rates rise as lawsuits grow.(entertainment error and omissions insurance rates)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• [H] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Brief Article)
• U.S. Congress again targeting Bermuda taxes.(proposed legislation that would raise taxes on U.S. underwriters that reinsure business with offshore affiliates)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Legal, legislative threats loom; HMOs in hostile territory.(health maintenance organizations)(Industry Overview)
  by Prince, Michael
• May Day riots hit multinationals ; Damage minimal, but some businesses lose revenue.(Industry Trend or Event)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Preventive safety program brings comp savings.(Industry Trend or Event)
  by Fletcher, Lee
• Global Briefs.(Company Business and Marketing)
• Employers can minimize liability during layoffs.
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Risks arise from one's own, and others', trade secrets.(protecting intellectual property)(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Approaching alternative risk financing with caution.(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Risk management, insurance continue evolving.(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Port loses claim for asbestos removal.(Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Insurer must pay expected EIL claims.(environmental insurance liability)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Property/casualty insurers more dependent on Internet.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• HMO Results: Employer cost-cutting may trim HMO profits.(health maintenance organizations)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Ode on a different kind of earn.(Actual Results to Differ)(Poem)
  by Winston, Paul D.
• [A] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.
• [M] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Brief Article)
• Boomers turning focus to retirement plans.
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Risk reduction efforts not keeping pace with claims: Report; Medical malpractice claims growing.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Seemingly work-related injuries may stem from age.
  by Prince, Michael
• Employers should establish clear rules on e-mail.(Government Activity)
  by Prince, Michael
• Save yourselves all that anguish.
  by Winston, Paul D.
• Careful planning eases transition to telecommuting.
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Sorting out claims can be contentious.(Marriott International's insurer Factory Mutual Insurance Co. w/ regard to fire at Vail)(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Steps can be taken to limit exposure to punitive damages.(Brief Article)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Risk management exhibits play up novelty, novelties.(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. Conference and Exhibition)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• What keeps U.K. execs awake at night; Reputation risk tops list.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Unsworth, Edwin
• A new system of passenger restraint.(supreme court ruling allows arrests for seat belt violations)(Brief Article)
  by McIntyre, Kathryn J.
• EAP, dependent care listing deadlines near.(employee assistance programs)(Brief Article)
• Equine losses hit bloodstock underwriters.(foal health crisis in thoroughbred breeding to cost insurers)(Brief Article)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Pension reforms at risk in tax bill.(Statistical Data Included)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• [E] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Brief Article)
• [U] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Brief Article)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
• Most Kentucky breeders uninsured for foal losses.(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Jeffords' switch to influence course of patient rights bill.(James Jeffords)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Award winners honored for accomplishments.
  by Bradford, Michael
• Training, policies needed to address harassment issues.(Industry Trend or Event)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• NAFTA truck rules proposed; Mexican companies would have to comply with U.S. standards.(Government Activity)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Asbestos claims standards raised; London insurers to require proof of illness to curb abuses.
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Depreciation deduction a matter of contention.(Brief Article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Global insurance program creates local challenges.(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Managing recalls; Creation of an effective crisis team is crucial.(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Multiple benefits bills now before Congress.(employee benefit legislation)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• A list of treasured risk management tomes.(Review) (book review)
  by Kloman, Felix
• IT Briefs.
• Global Briefs.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Updates.(multiple insurance industry briefs)(Statistical Data Included)
• [I] BI directory of 401(k) plan administrators.(Invesmart Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Court asked to revisit pension rights decision.(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Updates.(insurance industry news briefs)
• Integrating absence management programs takes time.
  by Prince, Michael
• Adapting injury risk management to aging workforce.(Industry Trend or Event)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Berkshire to add to its insurance business.
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• XML may live up to its hype as a revolutionary business tool.
  by Day, Kevin
• Precautions, training can lessen risk of kidnapping.(tips from risk management professionals regarding how to handle kidnappings)(Brief Article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• More risk managers seeking profitable projects.(Delta Air Lines Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Prize drives up interest in session.
  by Wojcik, Joanne

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