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Articles in May, 2006 issue of Business Insurance

• Court bars Aetna bid to recover $72 million from liability insurers.(News)(Brief article)
• Solution sought to terror risks; Risk managers see need for government involvement.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Trends & Developments)(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• N.H. judge overturns denial of benefits to same-sex partners.(Patricia Bedford and Anne Breen vs. New Hampshire Community Technical College System and State of New Hampshire Division of Personne)
• Reinsurers attach sidecars to expand catastrophe capacity.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Planning needed before a crisis occurs.(News)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Court allows policy transfer from Lloyd's to outside company.(News)(Brief article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Canadian provinces proposing health system changes; Partial privatization, other measures would shift costs to employers.(Benefits Management)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Disability policy doesn't cover soccer player's injury: Court.
• Rate levels up: Survey.(surveys)(Brief article)
  by Scroggins, Matt
• Model increases loss projections.(catastrophe modeling software )
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• FSA to probe brokers' handling of client funds.(Financial Services Authority)
• AIA launches Web site touting formation of federal charter.(Industry News)(American Insurance Association)(Brief article)
• RIMS salutes risk managers at annual awards presentation.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Conference Report)(Risk and insurance management society inc.)
  by Scroggins, Matt
• Panel sees more fallout from investigations ahead.(Feature: Gatherings)
• Island assembles disaster plan; Hawaiian companies prepare for catastrophic flooding.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Openness on options may reduce litigation risks.(stock options)(Editorial)
• Airlines get ready to defend against avian flu outbreak.(Thai Airways International Company Ltd.'s safety measures against severe acute respiratory syndrome)
  by WRIGHT, J. NILS
• Updates; Marsh names head of expanded region.(HIH group of companies)
• Industries continue to apply ERM plans successfully.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Trends & Developments)(enterprise risk management)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Are you doing business in Europe?(News)
• Retirement resources fade away; Prompt action must be taken to secure retirement programs.(reports of pension plans)
  by Sher, Lawrence J.
• ERM an opportunity for risk managers.(enterprise risk management)(Column)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• RIMS board elected.(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.)(Brief article)
• CalPERS lays out cost-shifting plan; Members face higher copays in shakeup of huge program.(News)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• 2006 Readers Choice Awards.(News)
• Sunday work rule constitutes bias.(News)(The Home Depot Inc.)
• Brokerage results stabilize as contingent fees vanish.(sales and earnings)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Massachusetts to mull paid family leave bill.(employee benefits)
• RIMS attendance falls in Honolulu.(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc conferences)(Brief article)
• NAIC interstate compact nears completion.(National Association of Insurance Commissioners)(Brief article)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Acordia's acquisition of Brodie expands presence in Northern Calif.(Industry News)(Brief article)
• On the Move.(Industry News)
  by Bailey, Mr.
• Sports anguish cover potential unlimited.(several new insurance policies are introduced)(Column)
  by Winston, Paul
• Verbal attack weakens dialogue.(First Word)(insurance industry)(Column)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Contractor can regain business losses: Court; Claim arises from WTC destruction.(ABM Industries Inc. vs. Zurich American Insurance Co.)(world trade center)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Subrogation ruling good for employers, health plans.(Editorial)(Brief article)
• Dependent care payment rules issued by IRS.(Internal Revenue Service)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Trivial suits leading tort system awry.(Column)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Try a two-executive approach to ERM.(enterprise risk management)
  by Hampton, John J.
• Comings & Goings - Industry.(W.R. Berkley Corp. has named Steven F. Coward president)(Lexington Insurance Co has named Peter J. Eastwood senior executive)(new appointments of Matthew F. Power)
• Are you doing business in Europe?(World)
• Canadian court decisions highlight obscure disability benefit rules.
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Technology offers healthy savings.(Editorial)
• Different views of ERM.(enterprise risk management)(Brief article)
• Legwork needed to choose a third-party administrator.(conferences)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Late News; UnitedHealth results may be restated.(UnitedHealth Group Inc. regulatory filing)(workers compensation insurance combined ratio)(Department of Energy plan for contractor benefits blocked)
• Risk managers must align role with corporate stance on risk.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Conference Report)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• ICCIE reports enrollment up in first quarter.(Industry News)(International Center for Captive Insurance Education)(Brief article)
• Government releases pandemic plan; Employers to play key role in fight against avian flu threat.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• While major information technology investments can be a key factor in a company's success in the insurance industry, for many in the business various personal technology devices are critical to getting the job done. We asked a number of individuals across
• RMIS backup deemed vital as technology becomes part of the routine.(risk management information system)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Bad timing?(Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating stock options)
• Between the Lines; Digging up evidence of insurance fraud.
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Vote your choice for best companies.(News)
• Meaningful health reform possible with cooperation.(Editorial)
• Vermont, Massachusetts bills differ.(health care reform)(Brief article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Cut-through clause gains appeal in Latin America.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Conference Report)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• U.K. pension reforms compel employers to pay into new plan.(News)
  by GARDNER, JONATHAN
• Quanta quits most lines after huge storm loss; Lower rating cripples insurer.(News)
  by PAREKH, RUPAL
• Political risk insurers leery of Latin America; Actions of populist governments put underwriters on the defensive.(News)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Cat modeler offers 'doomsday scenario'; 1% chance of $100 billion 2006 loss.(insured property damage)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• New Jersey asbestos ruling stretches premises liability.(Opinions)(Exxon Mobil Corp.)
• Some employers opt to take on role as Medicare drug plans.(Medicare and Medicaid Services )
• Health plan wins fight over costs recovery; Ruling benefits employers.(Joel Sereboff vs. Mid Atlantic Medical Services Inc.)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• ACE pays $80M to settle Spitzer probe; Latest deal may signal winding down of investigations.(News)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• Agency CEO earns Woodworth award.(Industry News)(Brief article)
• Insurers lag behind other industries in Web site design.(Cover Focus: Information Technology)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Updates; Aon terror map reveals countries' risks.(terrorism risk)(restructuring)(Lloyd's of London new appointments of chief operating officer )
• Privacy laws limit whistleblowers.(Last Word)(data protection laws)
  by Gregg, Bobbie
• ERM plans cut costs, help risk managers bring added value.(News)(enterprise risk management)(Discussion)
  by Coccia, Regis
• Products & Services.(Risk Management Solutions Inc. partnered with China Earthquake Administration's Institute of Engineering Mechanics)(Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. introduced Premier Lawyers Professional Liability policy)(XL Insurance Amer
• Risk management evolving in Asia; Risk attitudes mirror cultures.(Spotlight: RIMS 2006 Trends & Developments)(Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Catastrophe cover capacity shrinking; RSUI Group joins list of insurers curbing windstorm exposures.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Lack of support in Senate dooms malpractice bills; Measures that would cap damages die amid filibuster threats.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Stock-option probes spark D&O concerns; Underwriters wary over compensation practices.
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Comings & Goings - Industry.(Markel Corp. has named D. Michael Jones senior vice president)(Kiln P.L.C. has named Andrew Hitchcox chief actuary and risk officer)(Willis Group Holdings Ltd. has appointed Jonathan Ashall as senior vice president)
• Wholesale broker accused of condoning harassment.(News)
  by PAREKH, RUPAL
• Shell, captive sued over claim for blast; Reinsurer seeks reversal of arbitration.(News)
• Firm seeks federal aid amid Katrina claim suit.(hurricane-damaged facilities)
• Liberty Mutual to fight bid-rigging charges; Spurns settlement offers from Spitzer, Blumenthal.(Liberty Mutual Group Inc lawsuits)
  by Parekh, Rupal

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