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Articles in September, 2004 issue of Business Insurance

• DB pension reform needed now.(Opinions)
• Employers liability rates still rising for most U.K. firms.(International)
• Marriage rulings not costly in Canada; Most employers already offer same-sex partner benefits.(International)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Marine insurance executives see need for more discipline; IUMI 2004 Singapore.(News)(International Union of Marine Insurance)
  by Miller, Peta
• New software aids in detecting false health claims.(Spotlight: Surplus Lines Market)(Medical Mutual of Ohio Inc.)(Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield )
  by MORTLAND, SHANNON
• House moves to bar action on cash balance ruling; Bill would halt efforts to overturn bias ruling against IBM plan.(News)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• U.K. employees say pension contributions should be mandatory.(International)(Brief Article)
• U.S. mutual fund manager forms segregated-cell facility in Bermuda.(International)(Ameristock Corp)(Lyon's Gate Reinsurance Co. Ltd)
• California law lets state gain from punitives.(News)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Lloyd's underwriters project modest softening at renewals; ALM Autumn Conference.(International)(Lloyd's Life Assurance Ltd.)
• Federal-Mogul mulls T&N sale as 'market test' in pension flap.(News)(T and N PLC)
  by Kosdrosky, Terry
• Three Questions.(Industry News)(International Center for Captive Insurance Education )(Interview)
• Softening standard market not prompting big buyer exit from surplus lines coverages.(Spotlight: Surplus Lines Market)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Interest in risk management growing in Latin America; ALARYS/IFRIMA conference.(News)
• Shipyard losses drive repricing; IUMI 2004 Singapore.(News)(International Union of Marine Insurance)
  by Miller, Peta
• Rendez-Vous sets tone for market.(Opinions)(Brief Article)
• Sorry, the dog ate my excuse.(News)(best/worst excuses)
  by Winston, Paul
• Gallagher to form Canadian trucking captive; Group vehicle for midsize companies seeks to expand market for liability coverage.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Products & Services; ACE Westchester creates environmental division.(News)
• Underwriters take the wind out of our tubas this year.(effect of insurance, event cancellation, Oktoberfest)(Berghoff restaurant)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Pharmacies charge drugmakers colluding to bar reimportation.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Legislator groups find fault with modernization proposal.(News)
  by FLETCHER, MEG
• Deadline approaching for directory of reinsurance brokers.(News)
• Oklahoma House impeaches insurance commissioner.(News)(Carroll Fisher)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• P/C underwriting profit seen in first quarter.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Canadians cope with rising benefit costs.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Foreign insurers make slow inroads into Russia.(Feature)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Claims piling up from trio of storms.(News)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Conference has diverse attendance.(News)(Brief Article)
• GE Insurance Solutions focused on improved service; 2004 Rendez-Vous de Septembre.(Spotlight: Rendez-Vous de Septembre)(Employers Reinsurance Corp.)
  by Coccia, Regis
• Lucent makes more retiree benefit cuts.(News)(Lucent Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• World Updates; Aspen to create aviation account.(International)(Aspen Insurance U.K. Ltd., )(SBJ Group Ltd.)(Miller Financial Services Ltd.,)
• Growing litigiousness trying insurers.(Spotlight: Rendez-Vous de Septembre)
  by Coccia, Regis
• Pension reform in the works, lawmaker says.(News)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Panel says all must stress service during soft market.(Independent Agency Panel)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Cost sharing spurs walkout at managed care plan; Group Health employees stage strike over proposal to raise their share of benefit expenses.(News)(Group Health Coop.)
  by Benko, Laura B.
• Reinsurers face data challenges in Latin America.(Spotlight - Reinsurance: International Markets)
• Bush expresses his support for HSAs, pension plan reform.(News)(Health savings accounts)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Legal briefs: Court rules comp benefits exempt from garnishment.(Perspectives)
• House panel approves litigation reform bill.(News)(Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act-H.R. 4571)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Late News; Outlook for reinsurers `stable,' Fitch says.(insurance industry)
• BlackRock to purchase two MetLife units.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Working to find our better natures.(insurance brokers)
  by Cacchione, Frank
• Late News; IBM, plaintiffs in talks over cash balance suit.
• Independent or affiliated: Which is the better choice? Stand-alone surplus lines insurers and units of large admitted companies each offer advantages.(Spotlight: Surplus Lines Market)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• For Kryptonite, response is key.(News)(Kryptonite Lock Corp.'s recall of its locks after its design flaw is exposed)
  by Winston, Paul
• Between the Lines; That sinking feeling...again?(News)(Lucas Fettes & Partners)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Downgrades trigger quick losses of business for Converium.(Spotlight: Rendez-Vous de Septembre)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• World Updates; Max Re enters property market.(International)
• Panel explores range of influences on industry.(innsurance industry, management)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Bermuda startups exploring options for using capital.(Spotlight - Reinsurance: International Markets)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Superfund rule would clarify property buyer responsibilities.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Geiselman, Bruce
• Workplace rule governs whistleblower practices; Sarbanes-Oxley expands OSHA investigations.(News)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• More in U.K. close DB pension plans.(International )(defined benefit palns)
  by Versey, Sarah
• ACE's U.S. division opens Burlington office.(Industry News)
• It's time to move on TRIA extension.(Opinions: Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002)
• Frances adds to Florida hurricane losses; Charley, Frances combination not expected to shake insurers, but Ivan looms.(News)(Hurricane Charley, 2004, Hurricane Frances, 2004, Hurricane Ivan, 2004)
  by Martin, Sara
• Settlement strategy aiding Equitas; Approach has eliminated several large asbestos exposures.(International)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Comings & Goings.(News)
• Late News; Oklahoma commissioner resigns before trial.(Carroll Fisher)
• Health insurance premium hikes moderate in 2004.(News)(employee benefits)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Security worries spur interest in cancellation clauses.(Spotlight: Rendez-Vous de Septembre)(insurance industry)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• House panel sets vote for TRIA extension bill; Prospects in Senate uncertain.(News)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Market volatility offers E&S opportunities for agents.(Feature)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• ADEA exemption rule long overdue.(Opinions)(Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967)
• Consumer-driven health plans attracting healthier members.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Taxing with torts most unsuitable.(Commentary)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Long-term planning needed for comp claims; Ask a Casualty Actuary.(Perspectives)(assessment of workers compensation losses)
  by Richard E. Sherman
• Bill seeks disclosure of filings with PBGC; Participants would get access to more corporate data.(News)(Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• AMS Holdings now Vertafore.(Industry News)(Vertafore Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Insurers, reinsurers sue to recover Sept. 11 losses.(News)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Employers slow to recognize identity theft; Few taking steps to safeguard employees' personal information.(News)
  by Shreve, Meg
• Industry execs outline ways to ensure sound pricing.(Feature)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Ivan likely to stir up business interruption disputes.(News)
• Obesity takes a heavy toll on broad range of coverage.(Spotlight: Surplus Lines Market)(Brief Article)
• Transsexual workers gaining protection from discrimination.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• World Updates; Converium may seek outside investors.(International)
• Between the Lines; What's in a name?(News)
• Wholesalers an attractive target.(Cover Focus: Convergence & Consolidation)
  by Milligan, Amanda L.
• Late News; Softening continues in P/C market.

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