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Articles in March, 2003 issue of Business Insurance

• High court hears docs' RICO case; Wide implications seen for ruling on scope of employer arbitration agreements.(News)(PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. et al. vs. Book et al.)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Firm urges change in method of calculating prices of drugs; Consultant says federal limits should determine costs.(News)
  by Prince, Michael
• Prevent mold problems before they start.(Perspectives)
  by Stecker, Sharon M.
• Seeing red over little annoyances.(Commentary)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Approval came with conditions.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Legion policyholders suing to recover from reinsurers.(News)(Legion Insurance Co.)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Should the potential buyers beware?(Insurer Topics)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• IT Briefs; Fitch consulting unit launches new service.(Insurer Topics)
• Generic Rx for savings; 'Counter-detailing' takes on name-brand sales ploys.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Products & Services; Liberty Mutual unveils umbrella policy.(insurance industy news briefs)
• Worker safety is top priority; Travel restricted, evacuations planned.(News)
• RIMS is on the right track, leaders say; Society seeking to increase membership and expand internationally.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
  by Brandford, Michael
• Darling outlines strategy to control health care costs; WBGH president's solution.(News)
  by Prince, Michael
• Buyers state views on med mal market hardening; Professional Liability Underwriting Society symposium.(News)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Defined contribution record keepers dwindling.(News)
• Editorial: RRG launch an encouraging sign.(Opinions)
• World Updates.(International)
• World Updates.(International; three news items)
• Web sites help plan for an exciting stay.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
  by Kepka, Amy
• Between the Lines; It's only funny until somebody loses a job.(News)(brief items)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• For The Record.(Briefs)
• Vermont sees record year for captive formations; Growth keeping regulators, captive managers busy.(Spotlight)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Turks & Caicos reorganizes regulatory structure.(Spotlight)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Malpractice reform near a House vote; Partisan finger-pointing mars debate.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Guidelines for submitting Perspectives articles to BI.(Perspectives)
• Captive sponsors face host of issues in picking domicile.(News)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Ohio colleges see steep health insurance cost hikes.(News)
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Comings & Goings.(News; hirings and appointments)
• Use of spill risk assessments urged; Marine salvage group seeks changes to reduce pollution risks.(International)
• Public safety can be patriotic.(Commentary)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Captive insurance companies covered by TRIA regulations; Captive Insurance Companies Assn. 2003 International Conference.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Origin of nicknames disputed.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)(Brief Article)
• Business interruption cover language is key.(Perspectives)
• Snowstorm claims pile up; Colorado facing record damage.(News)
• Retirees get new options; Bethlehem Steel agrees to COBRA extension.(News)
• World Updates.(International)(briefs )
• Getting out while the getting is still good; M&A continuing, but some say insurance rates and profit margins appear to have peaked.(Agent/Broker Topics)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Labor Dept. expected to OK ADM benefits captive plan.(News)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• D&O rates likely to stay high; ABA Insurance Risk Management Annual Conference & Meetings.(News)(Panel Discussion)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Medical malpractice captives aid Cayman growth.(Spotlight)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• D&O risks spur policy changes; Business Insurance Executive Forum.(News)(Panel Discussion)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Soldier took aim at fear mongering.(News)(Interview)
  by Winston, Paul
• Jury still out on consumer-driven health care plans; Employers slow to adopt plans that make employees more accountable.(News)
  by Benko, Larua B.
• NAIC stir over AHP testimony.(News; National Association of Insurance Commissioners; association health plans)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Cryptic quote by Buffett roils reinsurance market.(News)(Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Editorial: Prescription for savings needed.(Opinions)(Editorial)
• U.K. building designers face expanded liability; High Court holds architect chiefly liable for fire.(International)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Editorial: French buyers showing willingness to get tough.(Opinions)(French risk managers group to form mutual insurance company to handle industrial risks)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• City tradition embraces public art.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• When that evening sun goes down; City offers variety of taverns.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
• Legal Briefs: Volunteer for layoff eligible for workers comp.(Perspectives)
• Editorial: Of speech and sensibility.(Opinions)(Brief Article)
• War highlights critical nature of business contingency plans; Threats to reputation, supply chains can be costly.(International)
• Legal Briefs: Court OKs limit on LTD mental health benefits.(Perspectives)(Supreme Court of Minnesota)
  by Stiegler, Mayo H.
• Facts can free us from our fear.(News)
  by Winston, Paul
• Calls for consensus on asbestos praised.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Bermuda sees formations dip despite busy 2002.(Spotlight)
  by Bradford, Michael
• US Airways obtains court OK to terminate pilots' pensions.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Managers settle in to enjoy soaring premium volume.(Spotlight)(captive insurance in Hawaii)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Editorial: Claims fraud inflates cost of health care for all.(Opinions)(Editorial)
• Rate hikes squeeze financiers of U.K. public-service projects.(International)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• 401(k) participation dropping; Buck survey finds fewer workers joined plans in 2002.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• United National to sell majority stake; Fox Paine Capital Fund to purchase sixth-largest U.S. surplus lines insurer.(News)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Man bites dog with relish.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
• CICA, NRRA to end joint conferences.(News)(Captive Insurance Companies Association and National Risk Retention Association)(Brief Article)
• Chicago famous for comedy, the blues and all that jazz.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
  by Scroggins, Matt
• Multinational benefit pooling remains attractive to employers; Economies of scale, administrative savings, better reporting seen.(Benefits Management)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Preventing battles on the home front; War raises issue of workplace political speech.(News)
• Florida agency capitalizes LTC RRG.(News)
• Chicago is RIMS' kind of town; A history of celebrating triumphs over adversity.(RIMS 2003 Chicago)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• M&A accounting rule leaves questions unanswered.(Agent/Broker Topics)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Exxon Mobil self-insured for fire at fuel terminal.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Terror act deemed inadequate; TRIA leaves problems unsolved, study says.(News)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Tax regulations slow growth from Japanese captives.(Spotlight)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Coverage options limited for D&O liability risks; Business Insurance Executive Forum.(News)(Panel Discussion)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Editorial: Time to act on asbestos.(Opinions)(Editorial)
• M&A accounting rule leaves questions unanswered.(Insurer Topics)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Editorial: New safety focus sensible.(Opinions)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• Managed care price hikes sticking for now; Companies' finances healthy, but 2004 may bring end to cost increases.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Fear of asbestos-related illness ruled grounds for damages; High court ruling may spur legislative reforms.(News)
  by Hoffmann, Mark A.

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