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Articles in January, 2006 issue of Business Insurance

• Just-in-time extension for terror coverage backstop.(Spotlight: Year in Review--Risk Management)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Hurricanes, other cats cost insurers $75 billion; Munich Re says 2005 losses double previous year's totals.
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Liability rates slip as most buyers enjoy easy renewals.
  by Bradford, Michael
• London market striving to meet deadlines for contract certainty.(World)
• AIA chief aims for consensus; Public understanding is key goal.(American Insurance Association)
  by Hofmann, Mark A
• BlackBerry litigation sends message about lack of patent cover.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Who thought of it first?(News)(Company Profile)
• Legal Briefs: Benefits termination affirmed for refusal of treatment.(Briefs)
• The year of tranquility that wasn't.(First Word)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• The shape of things to come; Industry will feel effect of last year's hurricanes through 2006.(Cover Focus: Industry Forecast)
• Reserve shortfalls not large enough to trigger ratings downgrade: Report.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Industry veterans take leadership posts.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Comings & Goings.(News)(Gregory DiPrato and Andrew Carr joins Integro Ltd)(Doug Miller joins Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co.)(Todd R. Fonner and Stephen H. Weinstein joins RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. )
• Insurers set to boost cost of terrorism cover; Despite new TRIA, rates expected to follow trend in market hardening.(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)
• Late News; HSA enrollment rising fast: AHIP.(America's Health Insurance Plans)(health savings accounts)
• Comings & Goings - Industry.Bradley Hamburger.(News)(Bradley Hamburger joins Foa & Son )(Alan Carnegie joins Heath Lambert National )(Steve Barton joins Cooper Gay Group )
• ULR pays $2 million to settle Spitzer suit.(Universal Life Resources)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Senate passage of LARA would keep tort reform rolling.(Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act)
• Updates; JLT forms reinsurance unit.(Jardine Lloyd Thompson)
• Frontier Insurance suit to proceed.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Potential avian flu pandemic raises insurance questions.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Employers see productivity gains from reduced claims across multiple lines.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Burning questions in Mississippi courts.(Editorial)
• What can risk managers do?(Brief Article)
• AIG first to gain license in Vietnam.(Industry News)(American International Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
• CEO sees competition, mergers as `thinning the herd' of insurers.(Gatherings)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Investors ask insurers, brokers to study climate change risks.(Cover Focus: Industry Forecast)
• Between the Lines; Stewing over pension cuts.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Wal-Mart bill spurs action in many statehouses.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Directors study D&O cover limits to protect assets.(Directors' and officers' liability insurance)
• Prevention is key in fight against workplace violence; Response plan, training are essential.(Spotlight: Terrorism & Crisis Management)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Physician deemed 'too old' for post can't pursue age discrimination claim.(News)
  by Greenwald Judy
• Final regulations provide guidance on Roth 401(k)s.(News)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Acordia timeline.(Brief Article)
• E&O rates flat or lower as capacity remains plentiful.(Errors + Omissions Insurance )
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Gulf energy rates surge 500% as cat loadings are reapplied.
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Late News; WellPoint gets N.Y. access with WellChoice deal.(Brief Article)
• More women win top jobs but more diversity needed.(Editorial)(Brief Article)
• Products & Services; AFC program covers child care liability.(News)
• Late News; Northwest pilots OK pension freeze.
• Modeling firm to offer cat modeling service to investment company.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• Property issues, asbestos on 2006 legislative agenda.(Cover Focus: Industry Forecast)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Majority of companies offer wellness programs.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Retiree drug cover communications test employers.(Benefits Management)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• New Jersey health care extension is worth watching.(Editorial)
• 2005's risk management newsmakers.(Spotlight: Year in Review--Risk Management)
• Products & Services; Tool helps predict windstorm damage.(services from insurance industry)
• Alberta workplace safety initiatives pay off.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Insured cat losses reach $56.8 billion in 2005, ISO estimates.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Rules on pay disclosure may boost D&O exposures; Extra details could aid plaintiffs.(News)
• Greenberg era ends at AIG amid finite investigations.(Spotlight: Year in Review--Risk Management)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Directors focus on insurance after costly settlements.(Spotlight: Year in Review--Risk Management)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• New Acordia CEO Wissinger banking on strength of integrated Wells Fargo units.(chief executive officer)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Rate increases for reinsurance prove narrower than expected.
• The top ten reasons to make lists in 2005.(Commentary)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Updates; Benfield Group opens South Korean office.(World)(Broker Benfield Group Ltd)
• Will D&O prices stabilize as market cap losses drop? Settlement values are just one factor driving rates.(News)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Writer renounces liability for misuse.
  by Winston, Paul
• Upgrades leave risk map unaltered; 130 countries in riskiest categories.(World)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• JobTarget will power AIA's online career listings.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
• KMG subsidiary first to use new compliance software.(Tech Focus)(Brief Article)
• The next asbestos thing? Nanotech risks need large-scale assessment.(Gatherings)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• 'Wal-Mart bill' spurs coverage mandates; Employer groups attack efforts to mimic law in other states.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Updates; Swiss Re plans to cut 15% of workforce.(World)(Swiss Reinsurance likely to cut down staff after its acquisition of GE Insurance Solutions )(Zurich Insurance Ireland Ltd opens branches at Helsinki, Finland, Paris )(National Australia Bank Group pl
• Arbitration offers tool for claimants; Alternative to courts can speed business interruption claims.(small business claims insurance coverage)
  by Jernberg, Donald V.
• Pleural plaque anxiety ruled noncompensable; Lung scars rarely lead to asbestos-related diseases, U.K. appeals court says.(World)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Use the 'bully pulpit' to push forward lawsuit abuse reform.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
• More employers join defined benefit exodus; Harleysville, Russell, Sprint Nextel instead enriching 401(k) plans.(employee salary contribution for 401k plans)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Late News; XL's Veghte named reinsurance chief.(James Veghte joins XL Capital Ltd.)(whistleblowers law )(Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. launches retrocessional reinsurer )
• IBM to freeze its DB plans to cut costs; IT giant will enhance 401(k) plan in 2008.(defined benefit)
• Storms bring tough times for property cover buyers.
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• D&O rates moderate, but increases loom.(directors and officers)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Transit union cedes ground on health care.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Sedgwick CMS finds growth-oriented buyer; Diversification bid by title insurer will aid in cross-selling.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Filling in gaps in Internet coverage; Enhanced policies offer protection not found in standard forms.(Perspectives)
  by Richards, William J.
• Casino sues insurers for Katrina flood cover; Says exclusion not in place at time of loss.
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Updates; Amlin reports increase in renewal premiums.(World)
• S&P issues mixed report card on insurers.(Industry News)(Standard and Poor's Corp.)
• Tips from `The Crusty Old Claims Guy'.(Last Word)
  by Berg, George F.
• E.U. committee to investigate Equitable failure.(World)(Brief Article)
  by Aldred, Carolyn

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