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Articles in September, 2002 issue of Business Insurance

• Capital influx not leading to lower prices.(Spotlight: International Reinsurance)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Editorial: Medicare PPOs worth a try.(preferred provider organizations)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• D&O cases highlight exec risk; 'Fees on fees' at center of coverage rulings.(directors and officers)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Underwriters adjust to terrorism risks.
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Policy terms focus of WTC cover battle.(Spotlight on Sept. 11: Aftermath of a tragedy; World Trade Center)(Brief Article)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Editorials: Thankful for resiliency.(Opinions)(Brief Article)
• U.K. firms face high prices, less capacity for professional indemnity coverage.(International)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• N.Y. hospitals work together on bioterror planning.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Sisson, Mary
• Investor scrutiny reducing demand for ART.(Spotlight: Reinsurance Rendez-Vous Report)(alternative risk transfer)(Brief Article)
  by Winston, Paul
• Editorial: Clarifying ban on loans is crucial.(Opinions)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• Industry executives, insurance buyers rethinking risk.(Spotlight: Reinsurance Rendez-Vous Report)(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Bermuda startups' discipline keeping prices up.(Spotlight: Reinsurance Rendez-Vous Report)(Brief Article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Products & Services.(New fiduciary liability plan protects corporate and personal assets)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
• Asbestos liability reform efforts continue; Push to prioritize claimants draws support from some plaintiffs' attorneys.(Federal asbestos liability tort reform)(Government Activity)(Legal Beat)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• WTC cleanup firms in talks to form captive with U.S. funds.(Construction companies seek creation of federally funded captive insurance fund)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Comings & Goings.(News)(Brief Article)
• 'Bond' begets bad-faith suit; Disputed rights to spy character triggers coverage battle.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Late News.(Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. amends registration statement)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Cost of health benefits to keep rising; Survey finds employers shifting costs, cutting benefits.(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• First-half results signal more rate hikes; Combined ratio grows, while net premiums decline: RAA.(News)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• 'James Bond' bad-faith suit allowed to proceed against AIG; Judge OKs studio's pursuit of punitive damages.(News)(American International Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Shrinking workers comp capacity squeezing PEOs.(News)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Cargo theft, hijacking are driving large losses.(Spotlight: Transportation Risks)(Brief Article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Cycle reappears, with attitude.(Commentary)(insurance market)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Winston, Paul
• Losses, asset erosion prolong hard market.(Spotlight: Reinsurance Rendez-Vous Report)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Editorial: Managed care quality makes gains.(Opinions)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• Late News.(Health maintenance organizations face class-action lawsuits)(Legal Beat)(Statistical Data Included)
• Editorial: FMLA pay worries overstated.(California's paid family and medical leave funding from disability insurance system)(Government Activity)(Legal Beat)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• Investors OK Fondiaria, SAI merger.(Italy's insurance industry regulators, antitrust authority must approve merger)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Kedzierski, Roberta
• Late News.(includes multiple records)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• U.N. cargo liability standards slowly taking shape; IUMI 2002.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Technology helps in fighting fraud.(Agent/Broker Topics)(Brief Article)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Hopes high for terror bill; Industry confident as conferees return.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Hard market likely to last through 2003; Dropping interest rates, reserve concerns expected to reinforce underwriting discipline.(News)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Dispute may signal subrogation changes; Insurers sue Boeing, others.(aircraft accident lawsuit)(Brief Article)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Scouts' motto says it best: Be prepared.(business planning)(Brief Article)
  by Winston, Paul
• Korea's typhoon losses still rising.(International)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Bradford, Michael
• For The Record.(Briefs)(multiple topics)(Brief Article)
• Oxley adamant insurers should repay terror funds.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Anti-fraud courses available online helping industry meet training needs.(Insurer Topics)(Brief Article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Flooding claims rising in France.(International)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Unsworth, Edwin
• Exec predicts losses from financial risks.(News)(Converium Ltd. CEO Dirk Lohmann)(Brief Article)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Late News.(Brief Article)
• 401(k)s still favored by employers, workers; Corporate debacles cause no dramatic changes.(Enron Corp.'s bankruptcy prompts employees/employers to re-examine 401(k) plans)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Stock market volatility triggering concerns over insurers' investments.(European insurance firms hurt by global stock markets slowdown)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Unsworth, Edwin
• Legal Briefs: Workers comp benefits valid despite group health claim.(Court of Appeals of Texas rules against Valley Forge Insurance in workers compensation case)(Legal Beat)(Brief Article)
• Dot-com goes against program, expands; Google finds bigger space on Broadway; YWCA leaving Empire State Bldg.(Real Estate.)(Richy's Urban Groove)
  by Croghan, Lore
• Court affirms carve-out reinsurance owed to Legion; Other cedents, reinsurers facing similar disputes.(Legion Insurance Co. wins lawsuit against John Hancock Life Insurance Co. over workers compensation)(Legal Beat)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Include
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Newcomers add variety.(Spotlight: International Reinsurance)(Brief Article)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Risk retention groups win round in Oklahoma.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Former Near North CEO fights state suspension of his licenses.(News)(Michael Segal)(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Aftermath of a tragedy.(Spotlight on Sept. 11: Aftermath of a tragedy)(Brief Article)
• Online benefits management growing.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Retirees to face higher costs for employer health care plans.(News)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Marine rates increasing, but capacity is available; Hikes less severe than in most other lines.(Spotlight: Transportation Risks)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Products & Services; Nursing home program emphasizes loss control.(multiple briefs)(Brief Article)
• Benefit managers recommend consumer-driven plan option.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Prince, Michael
• Choice critical in educating better 401(k) plan investors; Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America's 55th National Conference.(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• European airlines fear war will ground fleets.(News)(potential U.S. attack against Iraq)
  by Shapiro, Stacy
• Editorial: 401(k) reform needs attention.(Congressional 401 (k)/pension reform bill)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• Cash balance plans may see resurgence; New federal guidance expected.(Treasury Department will issue new report on cash balance plans)(Government Activity)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Comings & Goings: Buyers.(New v-p of enterprise risk management, Donald Watson)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
• Florida publicizes top fraud cases.(Agent/Broker Topics)(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Aussie buyers slam plan for mandatory terrorism coverage.(International)(Brief Article)
  by Zenoni, Simone
• P/C mandates spark concern; Surplus lines insurers required to cover fire risks in some states.(News)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Sept. 11 lawsuit not the answer.(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• NAM urges focus on health care quality.(National Association of Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Medicare PPOs seen as plus; Project expected to benefit both employers and retirees.(News; preferred provider organizations)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Why the market is rough sailing.(Commentary)(Brief Article)
  by Winston, Paul
• Hard reinsurance market may end in 2003; Moody's projects negative outlook for reinsurers' results.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• New legislation would make screening bad drivers easier.(Spotlight: Transportation Risks)(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Consumer-driven care may have unintended results.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Prince, Michael
• Deeper water means greater risks for oil drillers; IUMI 2002.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Loan ban sparks 401(k) worries; Employers fear broad reading of corporate governance law.(News)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Superstitions' hounding effects.(University of California study on superstitions)(Brief Article)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• High court to tackle damages; Justices to review punitive issue in upcoming session.(Supreme Court favors employers in employment practices cases)(Government Activity)(Legal Beat)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• School districts must address unique liabilities.(Public schools face rise in employment-related claims)(Legal Beat)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Predictive modeling assesses scam risks.(Insurer Topics)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Market change spurs evolution in Max Re business strategy.(Spotlight: Reinsurance Rendez-Vous Report)(Max Re Capital Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Winston, Paul
• Consensus builds for uniformity in E.U. oversight.(Spotlight: International Reinsurance)
  by Aldred, Carolyn

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