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Articles in November, 2004 issue of Business Insurance
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Broker turmoil to reshape ties.(News)
by McLEOD, DOUGLAS -
Many insurers unready for U.K. capital rules.(International)
by Miller, Peta -
Holiday season a time for a kind of loss control.(First Word)
by Zolkos, Rodd -
After Campbell, drop in punitive damages ratio seen.(Feature)
by Ceniceros, Roberto -
London responds to industry charges; Lloyd's calls for all managing agents to probe for anti-competitive practices.(International)(insurance agents)
by Miller, Peta - Worker sentenced for HIPAA violation.(News)(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)(Violation of act)
- Notable sites.(Spotlight: 2004 Best of the Web)
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Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development; www.oecd.org.(Spotlight: 2004 Best of the Web)(Brief Article)
by Miller, Peta - Scroggins promoted to news editor post.(News: Matthew Scroggins )(Brief Article)
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Leverage not only advantage captives offer buyers; 14th World Captive Forum.(News)
by GEISEL, JERRY -
Good fronts vital to benefits funding; 14th World Captive Forum.(News)(Florida)
by Ceniceros, Roberto -
ACE, Marsh fire staff as probes continue.(News)(Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.)
by McLeod, Douglas - Spitzer probe to boost transparency of placements; 16th Annual Executive Conference for the Property/Casualty Industry.(News)
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Most buyers sticking with brokers despite concerns about practices.(News)
by McLeod, Douglas -
Industry executives mull impact of Spitzer probe; PCI Annual Meeting.(News)(property casualty insurers association)
by Greenwald, Judy - Wary risk managers taking precautions with brokers.(News)
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PCI president promotes need for state regulation overhaul; 2004 NRRA National Conference.(News)(Property Casualty Insurers Association, National Risk Retention Association)
by Geisel, Jerry - Risk Manager of the Year nominations due Nov. 22.(insurance industry)(Brief Article)
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Reinsurance rate softening predicted; Reinsurers, brokers expect mostly stable renewals despite cat losses.(International)
by Veysey, Sarah -
Bermuda fine-tuning some insurance regulations.(Spotlight: Bermuda Market Report)
by Bradford, Michael -
Beijing requires facilities to buy med mal coverage.(International)(medical malpractice)( Beijing Municipal Health Bureau )
by Bradford, Michael - Insurance buyers taking business to the bank.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
- On the Move.(Industry News)
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DIC clause helps strengthen D&O coverage.(Perspectives)(difference in conditions, officers and directors, )
by II, A. Quentin Orza - A hearing, but who heard?(Opinions)
- Notable sites.(Spotlight: 2004 Best of the Web)
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U.K. to consider changes to corporate killing law.(International)(Brief Article)
by Veysey, Sarah - World Updates; Nikko abandons plan to acquire Goshawk.(International)
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Anthem/WellPoint deal clears major roadblock.(News)(Wellpoint Health Networks Inc.)(Anthem Inc. (Indianapolis, Indiana))
by Gonzalez, Gloria - Dialogue on fees crucial.(Opinions)(survey by Business Insurance and National Alliance Research Academy)(Brief Article)
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Health care pricing trending downward; Cost hikes not as high in 2005.(News)
by Gonzalez, Gloria -
London market acknowledges placement pressures.(News)
by Veysey, Sarah -
Ongoing federal role seen in coverage of terror risks; Experts analyze the insurability of terrorism.(News)
by Hofmann, Mark A. -
Regulators 'asleep at the switch': Consumer advocates; NAIC proposes plan to fight fraud, require disclosure.(News)(National Association of Insurance Commissioners)
by Fletcher, Meg - Record number attend ASHRM conference.(News)(American Society for Healthcare Risk Management)(Brief Article)
- Time to push for changes.(insurance industry tort reforms)
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U.K. court to consider nonfatal asbestos claims.(News)(Brief Article)
by Miller, Peta -
Insurers paid $19.6 billion on 9/11 losses, study says.(News)
by Hofmann, Mark A. -
Rules would allow pension payouts in phased retirements.(News)
by Geisel, Jerry - ISO's FireLine predicts California damage.(Industry News)(Insurance Services Office Inc.)(Brief Article)
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Underwriting main differentiator of insurer performance.(Feature)
by Zolkos, Rodd -
Written agreements help all work together.(Perspectives)(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc)
by Devine, Barbara A. - Continuing Education University; www.ceu.com.(Spotlight: 2004 Best of the Web)
- Liberty Mutual Group Inc. www.libertymutual.com.(Spotlight: 2004 Best of the Web)
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Lloyd's leads coverage for crashed Chinese jet.(News)(Brief Article)
by Miller, Peta -
Internal probe at ERC finds some bid rigging.(News)(Employers Reinsurance Corp. and Marsh Inc. )(Brief Article)
by McLEOD, DOUGLAS -
'Clean' comics offer offense-free entertainment at company events.(News)(Clean Comedians)
by Parekh, Rupal -
When appearance really matters.(Commentary)
by Lenckus, Dave -
Broking center model led to abuses: Spitzer.(News)
by Mcleod, Douglas -
Marsh deal likely to be quick and costly; Broker expected to seek broad settlement to resolve Spitzer charges.(News)(Eliot Spitzer)(Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.)
by Greenwald, Judy - Broker boards weighted toward outside members; Governance concerns have driven the shift away from insider-heavy boards.(News)
- RIMS survey finds prices decreasing across most lines.(News)(Brief Article)
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Some states still levying fees on RRGs, raising costs; 2004 NRRA National Conference.(News)
by Geisel, Jerry -
Rx fee schedules seek to cut comp spending.(regulation for drug prices)
by Ceniceros, Roberto -
Calif. workers comp market to add insurers, ease rates.(News)(California)(compensation)(CompWest Insurance Co.)
by Ceniceros, Roberto - Comings & Goings.(News)(Aspen Insurance U.K. Ltd.)
- Benefit software companies shift to outsourcing market; Complexity prompts employers to stop self-administration.(Benefits Management)
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Reimportation push may ease when Medicare adds Rx benefit.(News)
by GEISEL, JERRY -
Cyber risks not well understood; 2004 PLUS International Conference.(News)( Professional Liability Underwriting Society)
by Lenckus, Dave - Guy Carp models comp losses.(Industry News)(Reveal model)(Brief Article)
- Three Questions.(Industry News)(Interview)
- Work to preserve ART.(Opinions)(alternative risk transfers)
- PBGC deficit reaches record $23.3 billion; more losses expected; Congressional action a must: Belt.(News)(Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.)(Airways Group Inc.)
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Creative uses found for RRGs; 14th World Captive Forum.(News)
by BRADFORD, MICHAEL - Products & Services; Humana offers small employers new options.(News)
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Challenges ahead for risk managers; Probes said to raise job demands.(International)
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Fronts focus on captives' collateral, business plan; 14th World Captive Forum.(News)
by Bradford, Michael - Cherkasky named top MMC exec on Greenberg exit.(Industry News)(Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.)
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Spitzer charges not widespread: Panel.(Feature)(Eliot Spitzer)
by Zolkos, Rodd -
Canadian buyers seek disclosure of contingent deals.(insurance industry)
by Gonzalez, Gloria -
Earthquake, typhoons not wreaking havoc on Japan property rates.(News)
by Bradford, Michael -
U.K. consultant sentenced for fraud.(International)(Brief Article)
by Veysey, Sarah - U.S. insurers broadening Side A policies.(Spotlight: D&O/E&O Liability Risks)
- World Updates; Marsh U.K. employee fired for misconduct.(International)(Julian Taylor fired )
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Hurricanes' frequency mitigated severity on reinsurers; Separate storms spread impact.(Spotlight: Bermuda Market Report)
by Bradford, Michael - Buyers, beware pledges.(Opinions)(Brief Article)
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Drastic softening unlikely, insurer execs say.(Feature)
by Zolkos, Rodd -
Optimism expressed on future of cat bond market.(Feature)
by Parekh, Rupal -
Preventing adverse selection of health plans.(Perspectives)(employee healthcare)
by Corrigan, Rob -
Big client drops Marsh; MMC ousts board insiders.(News)
by McLEOD, DOUGLAS
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