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Articles in March, 2005 issue of Business Insurance

• Managers opening new offices.(Spotlight)
• NBGH honors employers for health care efforts.(News)(National Business Group on Health)(Brief Article)
• Fourth-quarter charges shrink Marsh profits.(News)(Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc.)
• Guernsey captives expand coverage.(Spotlight)
• Title insurance scandal won't shake captive industry.(News)(First American Title Insurance Co)
• MMC reveals other regulators investigating its businesses.(News)(Marsh & McLennan Cos)
  by Martin, Sara
• How to motivate a nation of desk potatoes; Employers have an active role to play in their workers' fight against obesity.(Perspective)
  by Mitchell, Kenneth
• Products & Services; AIG unit introduces new benefit products.(News)(American International Group Inc)
• Brokers need to put clients first.(Opinions)
• Standalone terrorism coverage available, affordable; Some say standalone capacity could be exhausted if TRIA is allowed to expire.(Spotlight: Terrorism & Crisis Management)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• MSLI to market AIG supplemental health products.(Industry News)(MSLI Worksite Benefits Inc)(American International Group )(Brief Article)
• HR XCEL acquires Palmer & Cay unit.(Industry News)(Outsourcing Solutions Group)(Brief Article)
• Vendors a key link in safeguarding supply chain.(Spotlight: Terrorism & Crisis Management)
• NAMIC survey tracks changes to state property/casualty laws.(National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies)(Brief Article)
• Mexican risk managers adapt to U.S. practices; Expansion means new challenges.( )
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Legendary boss leaves stamp on company, wider market.(News)(Maurice R. Greenberg )(Biography)
  by McLEOD, DOUGLAS
• NAIC letter rips SMART Act; Association calls provisions 'impractical, unworkable'.(News)(National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners)(State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency Act)
• Labor secretary outlines plan for pension funding reform.(News)(Interview)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Products & Services; Program aids compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.(News)
• PBGC final ruling to ease paperwork for employers.(News)(Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• P&I clubs impose smaller rate hikes.(International)
• Cat losses in 2004 hit record $49 billion.(News)(hurricane insurance)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Nevada RRG proposal would slash groups' fees; State's $2,450 fee on RRGs would fall to $250.(News)(Risk retention groups)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Industry's silent defense offensive.(Commentary on industry responce to Spitzer doctrine)
  by Winston, Paul
• New York measure targets broker pay.(News)
• Feds subpoena MBIA over finite coverage Bond insurer restates financials.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Captive formations slow in world's largest domicile; Competition from other domiciles, affordable traditional coverage cited.(Spotlight)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Federal investigators questioning Gen Re about dealings with failed insurer ROA; Racketeering suits.(News)(Reserve Officers Association of the United States)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Mellon sells benefit consulting unit to ACS.(News)(Mellon Financial Corp)(Affiliated Computer Services Inc)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Elect or appoint? Regulators' post debated.(News)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Homeowners insurers should throw these dogs a bone.(First Word)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• The marriage of knowledge to business processes.(Cover Focus: Knowledge Management)
  by Geisel, Roseanne White
• Sharing the intellectual wealth; To make knowledge management work, everyone needs to be involved.(Cover Focus: Knowledge Management)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• NBGH issues battle cry to reform 'unsustainable' health care system.(Sagging health care system )
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• Wal-Mart fine spurs compliance scrutiny; Contractors' hiring practices eyed.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Washington closing med mal aid program.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Barbados poised for growth.(Spotlight)
• Bill in California would make hospitals publish prices; Measure seeks to improve on earlier disclosure law, help consumers shop for health care.(News)
• Insurance industry scandals fuel captive growth; Risk managers seek alternative coverage as commercial market reels.(News)(33rd Annual International Conference)(Discussion)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Court limits reinsurance recoveries on Valdez.(International)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Onshore attractions help keep some owners at home.(Spotlight)(Insurance industry)
  by Bradford, Michael
• BI to deliver more news to your in-box.(News)(Business Insurance)(Brief Article)
• Observers expect few changes at AIG with Sullivan's promotion.(News)(American International Group Inc)(Martin J. Sullivan)
• Sarbanes-Oxley regulations indirectly apply to captives.(News)
• Panel considers consequences of removing reimportation ban on prescription medication.(News)
• CPCU offers leadership training class.(Industry News)(American Institute for CPCU)(Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter)(Brief Article)
• Responses vary for consultants riding outsource 'tidal wave'; Firms moving beyond traditional areas to address broadening field.(Benefits Management)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• NBGH calls for government data to enhance evidence-based medicine.(National Business Group on Health)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• Tyco insurer allowed to recoup some costs.(News)(Tyco International Ltd)(Brief Article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Medicare drug subsidy at risk for some firms.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Comings & Goings-Buyers.(News)
• California judge dismisses suit over reorganization of CIGNA.(News)(case with ACE Group of Cos)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• World Updates; Markel opening office in Canada.(International)
• Proposed IRS rules clarify administration of Roth 401(k) plans.(News)( Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
• Aon settles fraud suits.(News)(Aon Corp.)
  by Martin, Sara
• Employers promoting push for evidence-based medical care.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Urgency needed on TRIA.(Opinions)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)(Brief Article)
• Fronting woes fuel trend to establish more direct captives.(Spotlight)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Isle of Man opens market to PCCs.(Spotlight)(protected cell companies)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Market contemplates a world without TRIA; Responses vary to possibility that federal backdrop won't be extended.(Spotlight: Terrorism & Crisis Management)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)
• Mexico RIMS stresses fostering resiliency in companies, workers.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• New consultant to focus on corporate risk services.(Industry News)(Mercer Oliver Wyman )(Brief Article)
• `Significant' industry problems didn't begin with Spitzer: Hurzeler.(Feature)(Donald J. Hurzeler)(Attorney General Spitzer)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• 'Madness' makes business sense.( NCAA Men's basketball tournament )
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Minnesota AG hints Willis violated consumer laws.(News)(Willis Group Holdings Ltd)
  by Martin, Sara
• N.Y. appeals court rules domestic partner exclusion constitutional.(News)(New York)(Brief Article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Late News; Motorola to phase out defined benefit plan.
• Sign-up online for custom news alerts.(News)
• Between the Lines; Fireman's Fund helps films bring home Oscars.(News)
• Watson Wyatt sued for alleged negligence.(International)(Watson Wyatt Worldwide )(Brief Article)
• Lloyd's, reinsurers settle on Central Fund; Deal reached on longtime dispute.(International)(Lloyd's of London )
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Panel shares tips for dealing with investigations.(Feature)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Fitch assigns q-ratings to 166 E.U. insurers.(International)(Fitch Ratings Ltd.)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Caymans hold it together amid Ivan's high winds.(Spotlight)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Directory of world captive domiciles.(Spotlight)
• South Carolina, Missouri pass anti-forum shopping measures.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Industry proves it's not above fray.(Commentary)(Column)
  by Winston, Paul
• Comings & Goings.(appointments)(Brief Article)
• New ISO division forms to develop analytical tools.(Insurance Services Office Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Talk about the weather and do something about it.(Last Word)(U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
  by Meyers, Gene

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