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Articles in February, 2007 issue of Business Insurance

• Cash balance plans nondiscriminatory: Court; Other circuits likely to follow suit after second favorable ruling.(News)
• On the Web.
• DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE.(News)(regulation for employers)(Brief article)
• Insurer shows support for defined benefit plan; Phoenix Cos. tweaks plan, bucks trend of DB phase outs.(News)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• New E.U. members face huge increase in liability exposures; Brokers say clients in Bulgaria, Romania need far higher limits.(International News)
  by Miller, Richard
• Companies not disclosing climate liabilities: Survey.(News)
  by Roberts, Sally
• 'Stealth restatements' warrant underwriter scrutiny.(News)(united states public companies regulations)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Runoffs change the relationship between buyer and insurer; Claim recoveries challenging when insurers wind down.(Spotlight: Claims Management)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Policy buybacks call for cautious approach.(risk managers)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Identity losses top $56.6B.(Benefits Management)(Brief article)
  by Kertesz, Louise
• Preserve ERISA plans with proactive, voluntary changes.(Perspective)(Employee Retirement Income Security Act)
  by Wagner, Marcia S.
• Setting the standard for an industry; Integrity, innovation and a team approach define the style of Vermont's Len Crouse.(Cover Focus: Alternative Risk Markets)(Interview)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Well-crafted worker discipline program diminishes risk.(Perspective)
  by Palermo, Joseph C.
• Comings & goings.(appointments)
• Aussie regulator stays ex-exec's ban.(International News)(ececutives)(Brief article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• Acordia changes at the top.(Questions & Answers)(Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc.)(Interview)
  by Roberts, Sally
• Independent panel picks Risk Manager of the Year; Judges represent industry leaders, top risk managers.(News)
• When cutbacks cause safety lapses, exclusive remedy won't apply: Court.(News)(Brief article)(Case overview)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Utah popular for loan entities.(News)(Brief article)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Institutes unveil new course offerings on P/C developments.(Industry News)(Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter)(Brief article)
• Mouse in the soup tops Hall of Shame fraud list.(End Page)(Brief article)
• Congress set to consider insurer antitrust repeal; McCarran-Ferguson has little direct impact on risk managers.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• Data protection, pandemic planning among top banker concerns at ABA conference.(News)
• Beazley looks to future.(Questions & Answers)(Beazley Group PLC)(dialogue with Andrew Beazley)(Interview)
• Post-Katrina examples burnish industry image.(Brief article)(Column)
• MBIA pays $75 million to settle finite charges; Consultant to review other suspect deals as part of pact.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• ARE CASH BALANCE PLANS AGE DISCRIMINATORY?(News)
• Hillary, Harry and Louise set to bury the hatchet?(End Page)(Hillary Clinton )(Brief article)
• Cheaper health premiums eluding big groups.(News)
  by Wojcik, Joanne
• Surplus lines reform bill offers more flexibility.(Opinions)(Brief article)
• Sears Canada to phase out retiree health care benefits; Shakeup includes design changes to pension plan.(News)(defined contribution plans services)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Next BI webinar spotlights CDHPs.(News)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield banking on new service; Organization charters bank for health accounts.(News)
• CONDITIONS OF SALE.(News)(cases)(Brief article)
• Deadline approaching for ACORD nominees.(Tech Focus)
• Banks consider identity theft cover as criminals target data; Information security becomes big concern as losses mount.(Spotlight: Specialty Risks)
  by Esola, Louise
• Three questions.(Industry News)
  by Gray, Nancy
• Crush of exposures forces wineries to take steps to mitigate losses; Leaks, tainted wines are among key perils for winemakers.(Spotlight: Specialty Risks)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Courts unsympathetic to insurers that fail to properly reserve rights.(Last Word)(Olin Corp. vs. Insurance Co. North America et al)
  by Katz, Bennett
• Fight heart disease with on-the-job siestas.(End Page)(Brief article)
• On the move.(appointments)
• PPF not required to increase compensation to 100%: Court; Britain's High Court to determine retirees' level of compensation.(International News)(Pension Protection Fund)
• TRIA supporters confident of extension; House, Senate differ on whether to make backstop permanent.(News)(Terrorism Risk Insurance Act)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• WAL-MART CLASS ACTION.(News)(cases of farmer female employee)(Brief article)
• Controlled master program includes best of both worlds.(News)
  by Esola, Louise
• Washington court upholds duty to warn of asbestos.(Joseph A. Simonetta vs. Viad Corp.)(Brief article)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Canadian court ruling seen as guidepost on firing injured workers.(News)(cases on illness or injury workers termination)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• PLUS D&O Symposium draws nearly 1,400 to New York.(directors' and officers' liability insurance)(Brief article)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Futures facts.(News)(commodity or financial instrument )(Brief article)
• Premium volume rises in France; Rate competition drives decrease for large risks.(International News)
  by Mitchell, Rick
• PENSION PLAN OVERHAUL.(News)(employee contributions)(Brief article)
• McCARRAN-FERGUSON HISTORY.(News)(Brief article)
• SOA, lean manufacturing, lead IT trends on CIO radar.(Tech Focus)(service-oriented architecture)(chief information officers)
  by Zolkos, Rodd
• Account transfer rules muddy CDHP efforts; Movement of funds to HSAs complicated by changes, experts say.(News)
  by Geisel, Jerry
• Smart Room targets virtual health services.(End Page)(Cerner Corp.)(futuristic design of hospital rooms)(Brief article)
• APRA bans second exec over reinsurance deal.(International News)(Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority)(Brief article)
  by Veysey, Sarah
• National Union e-tool offers form functionality.(Industry News)(National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• U.N. climate report stirs liability fears; Scientific testimony may fuel lawsuits on global warming.(News)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Take a walk on the bouncy side in Philadelphia.(End Page)(Philadelphia city environment description)(Brief article)
• Directors', officers' exposures grow; Top executives' pay seen as major factor in liability lawsuits.(News)
  by Parekh, Rupal
• Marsh reaps $3.9B with Putnam deal; Investment firm sale will sharpen focus, boosts war chest.(Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., Putnam Investments Inc.)
  by Roberts, Sally
• AMERICAN BANKERS ASSN. DRAWS 400 TO ANNUAL GATHERING.(News)
• Soft market to continue in Russia; International insurers cautious despite growth opportunities.(International News)
  by Miller, Richard
• French risk managers shut out of many M&A deal discussions; Lack of access could derail transactions, observers warn.(International News)
  by Mitchell, Rick
• Community Forums.(Opinions)
• Genetic bias bill sparks liability concerns; Employers worrying over differences in enforcement.(News)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• DiCaprio set to play Enron whistle-blower.(Leonardo DiCaprio contracts with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. )(Brief article)
• Emerging markets offer strong industry growth.(Industry News)(Brief article)
• Continuity belongs in business planning process.(Perspective)
  by Kelly, William J.
• Risk-linked bond market poised for rapid growth.(Cover: Focus Alternative Risk Markets)(Industry overview)(Cover story)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Defined benefit plans hamper corporate competitiveness: Survey; DB plans must be restructured in order to survive.(News)
  by Payne, Beatrix
• PRIVACY MATTERS.(Spotlight: Specialty Risks)(Brief article)
• A higher standard; NAIC's proposed RRG governance package would raise the bar for disclosure requirements.(Cover: Focus Alternative Risk Markets)
  by Fletcher, Meg
• Knowing health risks called key to success of wellness programs; Employers find appraisal programs correlate risks, costs.(News)
  by Gonzalez, Gloria
• Claims made under Longshore Act difficult for employers to navigate; Federal law's rules are complex, add to employers' costs.(Spotlight: Specialty Risks)
  by Ceniceros, Roberto
• Travelers regains iconic umbrella.(End Page; St. Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. hopes to aquire rights to Citigroup Inc.'s trademark red umbrella )(Brief article)
• THE HISTORY.(News)(Brief article)
• Companies urged to examine employment practices.(News)(cases on employee discrimination)
  by Greenwald, Judy
• Claims disputes take alternate path in search of resolution; Zurich sets up unique program to handle 2005 hurricane losses.(Spotlight: Claims Management)
  by Hofmann, Mark A.
• In brief.(News)(appointment)

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