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Articles in January, 2007 issue of Business Insurance

• Compensation plans raise more questions.(Opinions)
• Experts say start early.(Spotlight: Property/Casualty Market Report)(underwriting of property insurance)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• On the Web.
• A fast-forward look to top stories of 2007.(Commentary)(Editorial)
  by McLeod, Douglas
• Remember the past in considering whether to expand to Russia.(Emerging Risk Strategies)(Column)
  by Hampton, John J.
• Strategies to reduce Rx costs.(reducing health care costs)
  by Weisbart, Ed
• California updates reinsurance rules after protracted talks with industry; In compromise, companies and state agree to monitor regs.(News)
• On the Web.(health insurance costs)
• Winds of change blown by politics, not nature; Lack of catastrophes, steady med mal rates are major 2006 factors.(Spotlight: Year in Review: Risk Management)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• On the Web.(Business Insurance introduced online services)(reducing the cost of prescription drug plans)(Business Insurance's wireless services)
• QBE Insurance continues U.S. buying spree; Australian insurer sets purchasing sights on Latin America.(News)(QBE Insurance Group Ltd.)(Winterthur US Holdings)
  by Esola, Louise
• III's Hartwig ready to take on challenges of industry spokesman; Institute president renowned for talent to distill complexity.(Insurance Information Institute's Robert Hartwig beliefs )
  by Esola, Louise
• Comings & Goings.(Integro Ltd. appointed Lynn Ambrose)(Assurance Agency Ltd. appointed Mike Mann)(isability Management Employer Coalition appointed Marcia Carruthers )(Brief article)
• Aviation rates reduced up to 30; Low losses make airline business more attractive.(International News: European Market Report)
  by Aldred, Carolyn
• Bad bosses bother workers.(End Page)(Brief article)
• Canadian firms expected to escape stock scandals; Insurers still question options granting practices.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• K-Fed is on your side, Nationwide.(End Page)(Kevin Federline)(Brief article)
• Judge rejects State Farm settlement of Katrina claims; Decision cites lack of information to determine fairness.(News)(cases)
• Europe explores reforms for auditors' liability; Options include monetary caps, proportionate liability.(International News)(Brief article)
  by Collins, Stuart
• Intimate knowledge of investing underlies Berkshire lingerie deal.(End Page)(Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)(Brief article)
• How to make sure coverage will be there when needed.(business interruption insurance )
  by Roberts, Sally
• Prudential plays Devils' advocate with new arena.(End Page)(Brief article)
• Ohio Casualty chooses Guidewire claims support.(Tech Focus)(Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.)(Guidewire Software Inc.)(Guidewire ClaimCenter system)(Brief article)
• Florida cat fund reforms seen as blow to reinsurers; Added state capacity expected to cut need for private coverage.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Come to Jamaica and feel... better, officials say.(Aloun Assamba's proposal to promote investment in health care industry)(Brief article)
• Bid-rigging, finite re probes lead insurers to settlement table; States turn attention to sales of annuities and personal lines.(Spotlight: Year in Review: Risk Management)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Quebec pension law requires employers to maintain reserve; Hedge against plans' underfunding puts squeeze on sponsors.(News)(insurance industry)
  by GONZALEZ, GLORIA
• Pre-Christmas storm lightly dusts insurers; Luck may not hold as second snowstorm strikes Denver area.(News)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Canadian provinces joining Ontario in revising corporate disclosure laws; Fears of increased securities class actions have yet to materialize.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• MetLife, Spitzer settle compensation charges; Insurer agrees to pay $19 million, admits no wrongdoing.(Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Eliot Spitzer)
  by Mcleod, Douglas
• All cash balance plans deserve green light.(pension plans regulations)(Brief article)(Column)
• On the Web.(services of electronic publishing)(Brief article)
• Google perks make it No. 1 place to work.(End Page)(Google Inc.)(Brief article)
• Maryland's Wal-Mart law dealt further blow as appeals court rules ERISA violation.(News)(Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
• TAKING STOCK.(News)(Brief article)
• Sexually harassed miner due comp; Comments aggravated stress-related disorder, Pa. high court rules.(News)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Businesses in no rush to adopt Windows Vista OS.(Tech Focus)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Emerging markets hold strong growth, potential.(financial report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
• Changes to income trusts may favor captives.(News)(Brief article)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Venezuelan nationalization drive may trigger political risk claims; Compensation levels expected to fall short of market values.
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Job qualifications at heart of ruling on hiring of locksmiths; Woman allowed to sue over hiring of unqualified men.(News)(cases)(Brief article)
  by GREENWALD, JUDY
• D.C. agenda taking form.(terrorism insurance regulations )(Brief article)(Column)
• RSA sale of U.S. units troubles policyholders; Opponents say deal would saddle them with unpaid claims.(News)(Royal and SunAlliance USA)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• CEOs find common concern in TRIA.(Feature: Gatherings)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 )(Conference news)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Kyrill slams Europe, may drive rates higher; Insured loss estimates reach beyond $10 billion.(News)
  by Miller, Richard
• On the Web.(Business Insurance Corp. )
• Wave of new reinsurers rush to launch IPOs; Startups see window of opportunity due to low losses in '06.(Initial public offerings)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Policyholder wins Calif. pollution cover ruling; Thousands of buyers advised to stay tuned for more court action.(News)
  by Lenckus, Dave
• What's ahead in 2007? BI offers 'ins' and 'outs'.(Opinions)(Business Insurance)
• Insurer profits may hinder TRIA extension.(News)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)(Brief article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• 2006 Timeline.(insurance industry)(Industry overview)
• French terrorism pool to cover nuclear strikes; Reinsurer participants in backstop program now more than 70.(International News)(Brief article)
  by Mitchel, Rick
• New Bermuda insurer adds to cat capacity; Clements' venture attracts $1 billion in initial capital.(Robert Clements of Ironshore Ltd. )
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Marine renewals stable; Exposures, loss history key factors in setting rates for coverage.(marine insurance)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• In Brief.(News)(Brief article)
• Reducing uninsured is a promising start.(Opinions)(health insurance coverage for workers)(Brief article)
• Gallagher acquires employee benefits broker.(Industry News)(Arthur J. Gallagher & Co)(Mid America Group Inc)(Brief article)
• Capacity rises at Lloyd's; Traditional names see market share dwindle to 6.8.(International News)(Brief article)
• Oh, baby! Maternity stores settle bias suit over pregnancy.(End Page)(Brief article)
• Electronic Rx program helps cut health care costs at General Motors; Increased generic use, greater drug control drive savings.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• `Spontaneous combustion' is a long time in the making.(Last Word)
  by Keating, Frank
• On the Web.
• Options scandal may test cover of in-house lawyers; Dual role of general counsel as attorney, company officer could lead to denial of D&O coverage.(directors and officers)(backdating of stock options)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• 30 things to know to properly evaluate your claims experience; Ask A Casualty Actuary.(Perspective)
  by Sherman, Richard E.
• Hard copy of insurance policy avoids confusion, problems.(Perspective)
  by Raibman, Michael
• Faulty Bush proposal still may spark reform.(taxatation on the cost health insurance )(Column)
• On the Web.
• California court says each asbestos exposure an occurrence; Appeals court agrees with excess insurers in coverage dispute.(News)(London Market Insurers vs. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County )
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Ex-California insurance regulator now patrols a different beat.(Chuck Quackenbush)(Brief article)
• On the Web.(Brief article)
• Workplace fatalities drop: U.K. report.(International News)
  by Collins, Stuart
• Climate change seen boosting European winter storms, damage; Swiss Re analysis examines long-term effects through 2085.(International News)
  by Miller, Richard
• Finite reinsurance market survives, but in a diminished form; Probes of deals led to big settlements, exits by top executives.(Spotlight: Year in Review: Risk Management)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• New reinsurer raises capital.(News)(Brief article)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Fresh crop of executives named to lead state insurance departments; On a related front, top salary at NAIC reaches $350,000.(National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Experts say start early.(risk managers forecasting property and casualty insurance)(Brief article)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Worker who ignored warnings not entitled to benefits; Ohio Supreme Court sides with employer in pressure cooker blowup.(David Gross accused KFC Corp. for accident liability)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Policyholder report estimates RSA unit has $1.83 billion in claims, $834 million surplus.(News)(Royal and SunAlliance USA)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• BP slammed for poor leadership on safety; Oil firm agrees to act on review panel's recommendations.(News)(BP PLC)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• 401(k) waiting periods grow shorter; With defined benefit plans closing, trend has added significance.(News)(Survey)
  by Geisel, Jerry

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