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Articles in July, 2006 issue of Business Insurance

• Lawmakers use recess to test future litigation.(Commentary)(insurance industry)(Editorial)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• 2. Aon Corp.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Company overview)
  by Roberts, Sally
• 7. Brown & Brown Inc.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Company overview)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Retiree health rule prompts fund plan; CalPERS effort would aid public sector employers.(News)(California Public Employees Retirement System)
  by CENICEROS, ROBERTO
• Mobile computing requires security to avoid data risk.(Tech Focus)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Errors & Omissions.(Corrections)
• Study: More U.S. companies buying terrorism insurance as rates decline.(News)(Survey)
  by HOFMANN, MARK A.
• Late News; Pension reform bill vote expected.(United America Indemnity Ltd. President resigns)(IRS rules on HSA contributions)
• AIG cuts ties to C.V. Starr marine unit.(News)(American International Marine Agency of New York Inc)(C.V. Starr & Co. Inc.)(American International Group Inc)(Brief article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Barring retiree's suit doesn't aid employers.(Commentary)(Editorial)
• Former HIH manager plans to plead guilty to fraud charges.(World)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Compact aims for uniform state regulation.(News)(Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission)(insurance products regulation)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Segmentation of customer base gives companies an advantage.(Gatherings)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Brokers starting to see the value in ERM services.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(enterprise risk management)
  by LENCKUS, DAVE
• Using a little danger to avoid arrest in U.K.(Commentary)
  by Winston, Paul
• Vital comp cover on the waterfront; Many employers misunderstand complexities of LHWCA.(Perspectives)
  by Martone, Jack
• Heath walks away from JLT merger; Brokerage ends talks over deal.(News)(Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group P.L.C.)(Heath Lambert Group)
  by VEYSEY, SARAH
• Adjusting to a higher plateau of risk.(Cover Focus: Reinsurance Strategies)(risk management strategies )
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Data fuels Chevron efforts to reduce disability costs.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Compliance issues lead companies to outsource FMLA administration.(News)(Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• HSAs beat HRAs in survey of employers; Savings accounts viewed as doing more to cut costs.(News)(Health Reimbursement Accounts)(Survey)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Fairfax accuses hedge funds of scheme.(News)(S.A.C. Capital)(Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.)(Brief article)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Support on terror risk welcome.
• Unisys, REAAL ink outsourcing contract.(Tech Focus)(REAAL Insurance)(Unisys Corp)(Brief article)
• Willis launches `Quality Index' benchmark initiative.(Industry News)(Willis Group Holdings Ltd.)(Brief article)
• FSA rebuffs call to mandate brokers' commission disclosure.(World)(United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• La. commissioner orders extension for claim lawsuits.(News)(Brief article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Innovative use of captives.(Editorial)
• RIMS backs away from push to abolish all contingent fees; New president has other priorities.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by ROBERTS, SALLY
• Agent/broker directory available in Excel form.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Brief article)
• Ruling on denial of benefits may face high court review.(News)
  by LENCKUS, DAVE
• Between the Lines; Riding high, but not dry.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Updates; Heritage Underwriting set for August IPO.(World)(Heritage Underwriting Agency P.L.C.)(Aon Corp. merges with Stach Group)(Willis Group Holdings Ltd. opens office in Macau)
• Chicago mandates wages and benefits for 'big box' stores; City law raises ERISA queries, observers say.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Florida insurer of last resort to cover builders until year end.(News)(Brief article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• III president sets stage to retire at end of year; Man of many talents, Gordon Stewart ready to write next chapter.(News)(Insurance Information Institute)(Interview)
• Startup brokers attracting clients in wake of probes.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Sidecars gaining traction with the help of capital markets.(Cover Focus: Reinsurance Strategies)
  by market, offered his thoughts on the current state of the reinsurance
• U.S. employers try overseas health care in bid to slash costs.(News)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• Products & Services.(Briefs)(General Star Management Co)(Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group Ltd.)(Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp.)
• 5. Wells Fargo & Co.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Company overview)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Brokers' compensation should reflect their role.
• 6. Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group P.L.C.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Destination: Arbitration; Reinsurers need to know where potential conflicts will be resolved.(Cover Focus: Reinsurance Strategies)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Late News; Pension negotiations continue this week.
• Treasury official says regulatory reform needed; Doesn't endorse a specific plan.(News)(MARK A. HOFMANN)(Randal K. Quarles)
• U.K. insurers seek reform of personal injury awards; Plan would speed claims process.(World)
• Big Easy's big threat: low water pressure; High-rises facing greater fire risk.(News)
  by Bradford, Michael
• IOSCO to consider using arbitration in credit rating disputes; Fitch Ratings, German insurer case unresolved.(World)(International Organization of Securities Commissions)
  by Miller, Rick
• On the Move.(Industry News)(Arch Capital Group Ltd.)(GAB Robins Group)(XL Capital Ltd.)(insurance industry appointments)
• `Mad scramble' for capital fuels cat bond market.(Cover Focus: Reinsurance Strategies)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• IRS clears up questions on use of FSA debit cards.(News)(Internal Revenue Service)(flexible spending accounts)(health reimbursement arrangements )
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• 9th Circuit ruling complicates accommodation of disabilities.(News)(Robert Dark vs. Curry County )
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• Alcoa uses captive to fund workers' personal lines risk.(News)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Subscribers decide industry's best.(News)
• Brokers expand risk information portals; MarshConnect debuts; Aon, Willis update offerings.(News)(REGIS COCCIA)
• Reform gets well-deserved push.
• U.K. employers face vicarious liability for workplace bullies.(World)
  by Gardner, Jonathan
• Sensitive information is worth protecting.(News)(Editorial)
  by Coccia, Regis
• Securities class-action activity encounters slowdown: Study.(News)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Former Cologne Re exec banned over finite deals; Prohibitions in U.K., Australia.(World)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• 1. Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Reinsurance at a transition point.(Last Word)
  by Nutter, Franklin W.
• Eldorado rebrands, puts MphasiS on core service.(Tech Focus)(MphasiS Healthcare Solutions)(Eldorado Computing Inc. )(Brief article)
• Extraditions prompt D&O coverage review.(World)(Directors and Officers )
  by ALDRED, CAROLYN
• 4. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)(Company overview)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• 10. Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Late News; AWAC IPO raises nearly $300 million.(Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd.)(risk retention groups)(Peter C. Breitstone joins Aon Corp.)
• In the year 2020: `Mega-trends'.(Gatherings)(innovations in insurance industry)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• ERISA pre-empts 'Wal-Mart' mandate in Maryland: Judge.(News)(Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• RRG group seeks OK to write property cover; ARRC cites market need.(News)(risk retention groups)
  by GEISEL, JERRY
• Judge upholds key claims in Marsh class-action suit; Accounting fraud among charges dismissed.(News)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• Panel OKs reform of E&S, reinsurance regulation; RIMS objects to a revision.(News)(Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Massachusetts receives approval for Medicaid funds.(News)(Brief article)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Industry solvency rules won't involve widespread ratings adjustments: Moody's.(Industry News)(Moody's Investors Service)(Brief article)
• Agency size, profit key to higher compensation.(Industry News)(Survey)(Brief article)
• Takaful reinsurer opens in Kuwait.(News)(Al Fajer Retakaful Insurance Co.)(takaful industry)( Global Investment House)(Brief article)
  by Bradford, Michael
• Coverage of non-U.S. care depends on plan.(News)(Brief article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Brokers see slow growth in health management services.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by WOJCIK, JOANNE
• 8. BB&T Insurance Services Inc.(Spotlight: 35th Annual Broker Profiles)
  by Bradford, Michael

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