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Articles in May, 2005 issue of Business Insurance

• Future scenarios key to consider for smart buys; Panelists review tips for evaluating insurers in a shifting environment.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)(Panel Discussion)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Asbestos bill bogs down in markup efforts; After a contentious hearing and a slow start, work to resume May 12.( )
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• China poses unique opportunities, risks.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Canadian pensions' funding levels reach record low levels.( )(Brief Article)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Bahrain issues insurer capital requirements, conduct rules.(International)(Brief Article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• GE cutting insurance stakes with sale of unit to Berkshire.(News)(General Electric Co.)(Medical Protective Corp)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Lloyd's chairman speaks at AAMGA.(News)(American Association of Managing General Agents)(Brief Article)
• Market softening doesn't hit P/C insurer results; Rate hikes, low catastrophe losses contribute to 8.8% profit increase.(property and casualty insurance industry)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Risk managers see pay increases in 2005, RIMS survey reveals.(News)(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Regulators seek to reconcile Canadian pension laws.(Benefits Management)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• New president of AAMGA says market is 'flattening'.(News)(American Association of Managing General Agents)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• To ensure success, get backing from management.(Spotlight: Enterprise Risk Management)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Massachusetts to tighten rules on finite reinsurance contracts.(News)(Correction Notice)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Health premium growth expected to stabilize.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• FSA rule change expected to boost use of accounts by employees; Government relaxes "use-it-or-lose-it".(News)(flexible spending accounts)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• SEC says pension consultants can do more to spot conflicts.(News)(Securities and Exchange Commission)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• How strong are insurers as the cycle turns? Leaders stress underwriting discipline as cash flows fall.(Feature)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Monteleone moves from The Hartford to law firm.(Perspective)(Joseph P. Monteleone)(Brief Article)
• Execs expect soft market to continue.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• All Systems Go; Automating claims processing systems can speed up processing and boost the bottom line.(Cover Focus: Information Technology)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Plaintiff's mindset key to winning coverage disputes.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Pension proposal does little to promote defined benefit plans.(Perspectives)
  by Miner, William J.
• Gallagher earmarks $35 million; In absence of charges, brokerage sets aside funds to settle state probes.(Arthur J. Gallagher & Co)
  by ROBERTS, SALLY
• Between the Lines; Chairman of the board game.(Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual meets)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Massachusetts to tighten rules on finite reinsurance contracts.(News)(Massachusetts. Division of Insurance)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• AIG equity cut by $2.7 billion.(News)(American International Group Inc.)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Restatements raise accountability issues.(Editorial)
• Canadian employers seek options; Pension plan sponsors exploring new designs.(News)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Between the Lines; Branson deems health care Virgin territory.(News)(aid to Ethiopian farmers)(Robert Wooley sorry for doing misuse of funds)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Florida to unveil state-funded hurricane insurance model.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• RIMS favors speed over style in Web site redesign.(Spotlight)(www.rims.org)(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Will Sith's revenge be insurance claims?(Commentary)(Star Wars: Episode III-Revenge of the Sith)(fan following)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Termination-severance pay deals must be precise to avoid litigation.(News)(International Business Machines Corp.)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• NAIC establishes repository for producers' digital fingerprints.(Industry News)(National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners)(Brief Article)
• Capella University to accept course credit from CPCU.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• HRH exec resigns amid payments probe.(News)(Brief Article)
  by SOUTER, GAVIN
• Legal Briefs: Illegal alien eligible for workers comp benefits.(Briefs)
• House again takes lead in meaningful tort reform.(Editorial)(United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary)(Brief Article)
• Ex-Marsh execs raise cash to start large-client broker.(News)
  by Martin, Sara
• Latin American risk professional can apply ALARYS towards RIMS fellow.(International)(requirements for pursuit of Risk & Insurance Management Society Fellow designation)(Brief Article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Broadened oversight must still respect rights.(Editorial)(Editorial)
• Insured catastrophe losses rose during first quarter, PCS says.(Property Claim Services reports)(Brief Article)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Hines Symposium to address industry's steps to rebuild trust.( )
• Florida passes law to bolster regulatory interventions.(Consumer protection in the making)(Brief Article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Features of `best selling' health savings accounts.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Buffett makes the case for finite cover.(News)
  by Gonzales, Gloria
• Amendments delay vote on asbestos trust fund bill.(News)
  by Hofman, Mark A.
• Jury finds fraud in 1991 ELIC acquisition.(News)(Executive Life Insurance Co)(Brief Article)
• Spitzer's tactics on unethical acts questionable.(Taking Stock)
  by Picoult, Myron M.
• Cat fund's changes may benefit Florida property owners.(News)(Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund)
  by Bradford, Michael
• United default spurs reform drive; Legislators prepare proposals in wake of record PBGC loss.(News)(Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.)
• Cost/benefit analysis, access crucial to data security.(Spotlight)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Voluntary pact on broker insolvencies outlines rights of buyers, insurers.(International)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Court curbs COLI for rank-and-file employees.(News)(corporate-owned life insurance policies)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Cisco unveils network systems for insurance.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Seven given top ranking for diversity.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Family health care costs increase 9.1%, study says.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Gallagher settles with Illinois for $27 million.(News)(Arthur J. Gallagher and Co.)
  by Martin, Sara
• Check out insurers' financial red flags.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by ZOLKOS, RODD
• Contingent losses require careful management; Supplier losses can lead to thorny business interruption claim disputes.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Drug chain trying another dose of PBM business to compete.(Rite Aid Corp business strategy)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• Topics target international risk managers.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• ERM requires practical approach to data analysis.(Spotlight: Enterprise Risk Management)
  by Coccia, Regis
• Probes trigger restatements; AIG, others reassessing finite deals.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Comings & Goings.(News)(Appointments)
• Ireland mulls mandatory pension contributions.(International)
• Products & Services; Lexington offers outsourcing endorsement.(News)
• Market capacity for programs growing but prices firm, MGAs say.(News)(managing general agents)(insurance industry)(Industry Overview)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Electronic medical records could save lives.(Perspectives)
  by Anderson, Roger W.
• Safety net needs fixing.(Editorial)(pension benefits)(Brief Article)
• Australian regulator plans to bolster rules.(International)(Australia. Prudential Regulation Authority)(Brief Article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• AIG investigation could be headed to criminal stage; More civil suits filed.(News)(American International Group Inc.)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Focus on Greenberg may be a help to AIG.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• State laws may stymie HSA development.(Benefits Management)(health savings accounts)
• Marsh U.K. unit appears 'signed up' to accept compensation model.(International)(Marsh Inc.)
  by Cockburn, Barbara
• Fiduciary risks can be tackled despite uncertainty.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by LENCKUS, DAVE
• AOL outlines successes of ergonomic strategy.(Spotlight: RIMS 2005 Conference Review)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• MG Rover pension plans seek protection; Two defined benefit plans would be among the first to apply to U.K. fund.(Independent Trustee Services Ltd)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Lloyd's sees interest in standalone terror coverage.(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.'s conference focusses on TRIA)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• HSA enrollment rockets in past six months; Large employers lead growth rate as businesses seek to cut costs.(News)(Health Savings Accounts)
  by Geisel, Jerry

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