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Articles in June, 2006 issue of Business Insurance

• Health care premium hikes steady despite profit drop; Higher expenses hit first-quarter results.
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Travelers faces bad-faith suit over Katrina claim payment.(cases)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Join discussion of issues in BI's Community Forums.(Business insurance)(www.BusinessInsurance.com)(Brief article)
• Between the Lines; Where are the peanuts and Cracker Jack?(Pennsylvania baseball team's Salute to Frivolous Lawsuit Night)(cabbie still waiting for accident to happen)(Britons scan gossip columns for investment options)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Finding ways to insure the uninsurable; Lateral thinking needed to cover the toughest risks.(Perspective)
  by Beazley, Andrew
• Late News;.(Court upholds ruling in Disney lawsuit .)(former PartnerRe chief joins XL board)(Arch Insurance names new head)
• Former Willis employees barred from soliciting prior clients.(News )
  by McLEOD, DOUGLAS
• Quality concerns make a comeback.
  by Roberts, Sally
• California comp rates dropping, but stabilizing forces emerging.
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• BI's 'Women to Watch' to list industry's leaders.
• FIFA, Germany downplay World Cup safety concerns; Critics say security plans don't properly address crowd control outside stadiums, terrorism.(News)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Top financial ratings not always necessary.(rankings of insurance industry)(Brief article)
• Pension reform talks make little headway on sticking points.(News)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Muslim head scarf ban unfair: Court.(Influence of Religious discrimination)
• Ex-Tyco CEO seeks D&O files; Convicted exec suing to recoup his defense costs.(Tyco International Ltd.'s Dennis Kozlowski sued by Willis Ltd. )
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Supreme Court to revisit issue of appropriate punitive awards; Tort reform backers hope for more clarity.
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• To bifurcate insurance accounting or not? FASB asks the question.(Financial Accounting Standards Board)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Catastrophe model changes tighten market for storm risks.(Spotlight: Catastrophe Risk Management)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Silica fraud warrants action.(Editorial)(Brief article)
• Outlook 'stable' for P/C insurers; Pricing discipline, solid results help industry.(News)
  by PAREKH, RUPAL
• Facing work/life balance head-on.(Corbette Doyle of Utica National Insurance Group )(Brief article)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Aon diversity chief receives APIW honor; Group recognizes Doyle's work to advance women in industry.(WomensOpinions.com)(Association of Professional Insurance Women )
• Asbestos reform plan raises concerns about fiscal, legal challenges.(News)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• S&P insurance conference draws record attendance.(conferences of Standard & Poor Corp)(Brief article)
• Federal natural catastrophe backstop debate continues; Supporters say government action is needed to guard against potential financial disasters.(Spotlight: Catastrophe Risk Management)
  by FLETCHER, MEG
• Market to remain soft through end of 2007, insurer executives say.
  by Roberts, Sally
• Max Re restates after accounts probe; Reinsurer says finite deals transfer risk, but changes still needed.
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Late News; Forecast predicts 17 named storms.
• Preparing employees for disasters; Catastrophe response plans should not overlook 'people risks'.
  by Sapirstein, Guy
• Katrina reveals coverage holes, need to set plans well in advance.(Spotlight: Catastrophe Risk Management)
• Updates; Quanta, Chaucer discuss joint venture.(Paris Re Holdings Ltd)(Quanta Capital Holdings Ltd)
• Alexander Forbes looks to go private; South African brokerage changes CEO, global plans.(News)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Court must draw a clear line on punitive damages award.(Editorial)
• How to submit articles to BI's Perspectives.(Business Insurance)
• Comings & Goings - Industry.(Countrywide Insurance Services Inc.)(Rockhill Insurance Co.)
• Wisconsin official misguided in broad dismissal of HSAs.(health savings accounts)
• Join discussion of issues in BI's Community Forums.(News)
• Between the Lines; Best two out of three?(News)(David Pettinato)(Lee Craig)(Bobby Knight)(Indiana Insurance Co.)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Health, productivity plans more common in United States.(surveys)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• AIG, Chubb to pay $50 million in D&O suit.(American International Group Inc)(Brief article)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Legal Briefs: Workers comp doesn't cover injury at company picnic.(Phyllis Young sues Taylor-White L.L.C.)
• More information, better incentives will help cut health care cost increases.
  by Geisel, Jerry
• World Cup kicks off in Germany; Host of coverages in place for month-long tournament.(News)
• Calif. decision lowers disability standard; Ruling erodes bias defense.(News)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Supreme Court limits free speech protections for public employees.(News)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Manitoba amends comp regulations; Employers must allow injured to return to jobs.
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Java quake kills thousands; insured damage under $100M.(influence of earthquakes)
• Adequate warning is helpful before switch to CDHP; Long transition period creates less ill will.(Whole Foods Market Inc.)
  by Smerd, Jeremy
• European countries establish reserves for natural cat risks.(Spotlight: Catastrophe Risk Management)
  by FLETCHER, MEG
• House panel mulls changes to stop alleged silica scams.(News)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Silverstein GL insurers excluded defense costs.(Silverstein Properties Inc.)
  by McLEOD, DOUGLAS
• Insurers' oversights unfair to policyholders.
  by Pelto, Corby
• Captive formations are to states' advantage.(Editorial)
• Products & Services.(Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. launches)(ACE Europe's new insurance package)(CDS Mapping L.L.C. enhances its services)
• BI adds staffer.(Charmain Benton appointed in Business Insurance )(Brief article)
• No insurance purchased for abandoned gala.(News)(Brief article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Equitas ups asbestos, pollution reserves; Reports increased disputes, litigation over reinsurance recoverables.(World)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• HIH liquidator seeks $300M from Gen Re.(General Re Corp.)(HIH Insurance Ltd.)
  by FRY, ELIZABETH
• Revised asbestos fund bill may be effort's last chance.
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Updates; Glencairn opens Russian unit.(Glencairn Group Ltd.)(Mapfre Mutualidad de Seguros plans restructure)(Aon Ltd. opens three insurance facilities)
• Hurricane predictions mostly on the money.
  by Coccia, Regis
• Quake resistant buildings improve safety, cut premiums.(Spotlight: Catastrophe Risk Management)
  by ROBERTS, SALLY
• World Cup injury cover placed; Special disability policy for hurt players.(News)(Brief article)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Louisiana seeks extension for Katrina claims; Insurance chief says claimants need more time.(News)
  by BRADFORD, MICHAEL
• Polish risk managers form trade association.(World)
  by MILLER, RICK