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Articles in April, 2006 issue of Business Insurance

• Insurer profits point to rate cuts as P/C cycle turns.(News)(property and casualty insurance)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Legal Briefs: Self-inflicted injury doesn't preclude comp benefits.(Briefs)(Indiana State Police v. James Wiessing)(workers compensation case)(Sokol & Co. vs. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co)(commercial general liability insurance case)
• Insurers seeking forum change in lawsuit on storm surge damage.
  by Bradford, Michael
• Finite deals have a role to play.(Editorial)
• U.K. pension buyout market set to expand; Startup will add choice for plan sponsors.(World)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• High-tech fix is due; Taking Stock.(Insurance Services)
  by Picoult, Myron M.
• Spencer pledges help advance educational aims.(RIMS 2006)
• Genetic disorders in search of a cure.(Commentary)(Column)
  by Winston, Paul
• Tourists flock to Waikiki for mix of fun and sun.(RIMS 2006)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Contingent fees won't go away despite Spitzer; Complex settlement deals not seen as bar.(News)(Eliot Spitzer)
  by Roberts, Sally
• AMS adds new tools to its benefits suite.(Software and automation services)(Brief article)
• California says Hartford charged illegal fees.(News)(ITT Hartford Group Inc.)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• No one will believe Hawaii was work.(Risk and Insurance Management Society's annual conference)
  by Winston, Paul
• Scout patch promotes emergency planning.(services of Boy Scouts of America)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Administration issues ultimatum on consumer access to health data.(health insurance plans)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Mutual proposed for London local authorities; Government-funded effort designed to 'introduce fresh competition'.(World)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Retaliatory discharge suit can move forward: Court.(Terri Wallance can persue a retaliatory discharge claim )
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Volcano park proves a dramatic Big Island destination.(RIMS 2006)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Lexington launches architect assistance site.(www.lexaehelp.com)(Brief article)
• California court rules laws on harassment don't ban coarse speech.(Friends television show)
• Incoming president vows to lead by seeking consensus.(RIMS 2006)(Michael Liebowitz joins Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Employers fear retiree funds lacking.
• Max Re to review its use of finite risk contracts; Warns of possible restatement.(Brief article)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Exploring the Big Island's other natural marvels.(RIMS 2006)
  by Souter, Gavin
• ISO teams with national crime bureau to develop SIU antifraud platform.(Insurance Services Office Inc)(Special investigations units)(Brief article)
• Debra Griffith.(Risk Manager of the Year)
• United Hawaii chapter embraces the aloha spirit.(RIMS 2006)
• What's real Hawaiian? All kinds of grinds.(RIMS 2006)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Discovering Chinatown.(RIMS 2006)(Brief article)
  by Souter, Gavin
• Aon chief diversity officer is APIW Woman of the Year.(The Association of Professional Insurance Women Inc)
• On the Move.(insurance industry)
• Industry helped lift city from ashes.(First Word)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Dana beset by woes familiar to industry.(Risk Management)(Brief article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Guidance leaves lasting impression; Company alters insurance coverage.(Risk Management Honor Roll)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Pitney Bowes uses e-RFP setup.(Pitney Bowes Inc. contracts)(Brief article)
  by Kertesz, Louise
• Education relieves workers comp losses.(Risk Management Honor Roll)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• 2006 Readers Choice Awards.(Brief article)
• Employers assess value of onsite facilities.(Benefits Management)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Three Questions.(Hiscox P.L.C)(Discussion)
• Updates; SVB Holdings to form new U.K.-based unit.(World)
• Hot news, hot coffee at Hard Rock Cafe; Don't miss BI's daily editions.(RIMS 2006)(Business Insurance)(Risk & Insurance Management Society )
• Let's fix pension system.
• Australian, U.K. creditors approve HIH settlement; Initial payments to be made in summer.(HIH Insurance Group)
  by Fry, Elizabeth
• Restaurants by cuisine.(Directory)(Brief article)
• Flooding from hurricanes pushes wave of claim reform.
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Criteria for Risk Manager of the Year.(News)(Brief article)
• Senate panel set to consider federal charter; Bill revives debate on regulatory option.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• New Mexico insurance regulator on leave pending investigation.(News)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Are disease management's claims unfounded? Vendors' assertions that programs reduce health spending scrutinized.(Benefits Management)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• ACORD strategy expands implementation of standards.(Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Concerns loom around onsite clinics.(Whole Health Management Inc's pharma facilities)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Coordinated defense reduces legal exposure.(Risk Manager of the Year)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Game helps prevent injuries at work.(Risk Management Honor Roll)(Brief article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Early task was putting brake on workers comp losses; Loss control measures halt runaway costs.(Ryan Brown joined as a safety director)
• Colleagues salute Griffith's tenacity, determination.(Debra Griffith as Risk Manager of the year)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Past Risk Management Honor Roll members.(News)
• Business Insurance seeks nominees for benefits management award.(News)
• Fairfax Financial facing suit alleging securities fraud.(News)(Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Reducing risk but preserving adventure; Innovative program builds on Scouting's tradition of preparedness.(Risk Manager of the Year)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Lloyd's bent, not broken by '05 storms.(World)(Lloyd's of London affected by hurricanes)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Transsexual bias ruling may evoke more lawsuits; Federal judge lowers bar for discrimination claims.(News)(Diane J. Schroer v. James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, defendant, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)(employment discriminati
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Executives outline terror cover plan at NAIC forum.
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Buyers confident about contract certainty gains; Survey finds forward momentum.(World)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Techniques for projecting claim costs; Ask a Casualty Actuary.(Perspectives)
  by Sherman, Richard E.
• Coverage shift clears seas for diving program.(Risk Manager of the Year)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Exams show pool's reserves adequate; But two facing suits after audit.(News)(Tennessee School Boards Risk Management Trust)
• Express your thoughts with a Perspectives article in BI.(Perspectives)
• Trolley service offers a convenient way to see the sights.(RIMS 2006)(Waikiki Trolley Tours)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Zurich settles with Spitzer, other states; Bid-rigging, finite probes cost insurer $325 million.
  by PAREKH, RUPAL
• Institute nears full funding for multicultural risk study.(Urban Insurance Partners Institute)(Brief article)
• Decisions to pay claims from quake were momentous.(News)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Astros sue CIGNA over denial of Bagwell claim; Insurer disputes first baseman was totally disabled.(cases on bass ball teams)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• RISK ZONE targets common, major risks; Programs aimed at local councils.(Risk Manager of the Year)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Updates.(Ratings for European insurance companies )(the reinsurance arm of AXA S.A)(Swiss Reinsurance Co to invest in new insurance fund)
• Danube floods bring few claims; E.U. begins work on flood prevention directive.(World)(Danube River)
  by MILLER, RICK
• Updates; SVB Holdings to form new U.K.-based unit.(SVB Holdings)(company earnings of Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States)(AON Consulting (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) has appointed Robert Middleton as chief executive)
• Mideast insurers face bigger investment risk.(World)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• IBM hired to manage KYOBO's IT systems.(management of information technology infrastructure)(Brief article)
• Exhibit Hall.(RIMS 2006)(Calendar)
• Mild weather is anticipated for Honolulu.(RIMS 2006)(Brief article)

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