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December 2007 Thursday, December 20, 2007
Making Headlines in 2007
Time is of the Essence
VIEW: The Subprime Crises’ Impact on Insurance Industry
House Passes TRIA
Senate Turns Down Amendment to 2007 Farm Bill
Thursday, December 13, 2007
A Growth Spurt
Banking on It
VIEW: Flood Insurance in the News --- Again
Making Taxes Less Taxing
PAP vs. BAP
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The Power of People
Former Lawyer for Scruggs Pleads Guilty to Bribery
A Season for Giving
VIEW: Farm Owners Insurance: An Independent Agent Opportunity
The Seven Deadly Sins of Data Backup and Recovery
November 2007 Thursday, November 29, 2007
Holiday Shoppers Misinformed on Insurance Coverage for High-Tech Gifts
Taking Shape
State Farm Wins Katrina Ruling
The Evolution of Third-Party Life Insurance Transactions
A Customer’s Exponential Value
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Mixing Business with Family
VIEW: Individual Health Growth-Rate: A Multiple of P&C
Estate Tax Review Begins
Marsh to Collect ‘Enhanced Commissions’
Principal Financial Group Joins Carriers Settling on Compensation Disclosure
Thursday, November 8, 2007
The Warming Trend
VIEW: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Here We Go Again: Insurance Receiving Negative Publicity
Senators Clinton, Nelson Introduce Natural Disaster Legislation
Preparing for the Unexpected
Thursday, November 1, 2007
In the Wake of California’s Wildfires
VIEW: Premium Trends: Top 10 Personal Lines Writers
Ace Joins Carrier Settlement Ranks
Be Like Brett
Farm Bill Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Garrett-Frank Flood Insurance Bill Introduced
October 2007 Thursday, October 25, 2007
The More the Merrier
VIEW: Medical Malpractice: Lessons for a Soft Market
EXCLUSIVE: A Different Approach
Social Security Hits Milestone
Is Sewage a Pollutant?
Thursday, October 18, 2007
A Pulse on P-C: Looking Ahead
VIEW: The Numbers are In
Caterpillar Sues Aon
Banking Committee Approves Insurance Legislation
Is the Government About to Write a Check It Can’t Cash?
Thursday, October 11, 2007
A Pulse on P-C: Commercial Lines
Big “I” Board Adopts Policy on Certificates of Insurance, Evidences of Insurance
Willis Does About Face on Fees
Connecticut Sues Guy Carpenter
VIEW: Fuel for Thought
Thursday, October 4, 2007
A Pulse on P-C: Personal Lines
ChoicePoint Sued for Misusing Insurance Agent Information
Victory for Insurance Brokers, Carriers
House Committee Reviews Regulatory Reform
IRS Postpones Deferred Compensation Plan Document Compliance
September 2007 Thursday, September 27, 2007
A Pulse on P-C: By the Numbers
N.Y. State Appellate Court Rules Contingent Commissions Legal
House Committee Acts on National Disaster Legislation
Committing to Customers
Profit and Overhead: When Insureds Repair Their Own Damage
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The Easy Button
House Approves Terrorism Backstop Extension
Less Enjoyable Than a Root Canal
Weaving a Web (Site) of Success
NASCAR and Your Agency
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Surplus Lines Shine
Standing Firm on TRIREA
Big “I” Testifies on Importance of Natural Disaster Legislation
Rusbuldt, State Associations Contact Chairman of National Governor’s Association
No ‘Free Lunch’ for Seniors
Thursday, September 6, 2007
The Loyalty Gauge
Changes to New York WC Law Have National Implications
House Intros Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007
Retirement Reality Check
Can You Hear Me Now?
August 2007 Thursday, August 30, 2007
It's Official: Liberty Mutual Acquires Ohio Casualty
IIABA’s Soto Meets with Southern Governors Group
What Was Old Is New Again
A Change in the (Compensation) Wind
One Size Does Not Fit All
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Competition for Personal Auto Heats Up
Pomeroy, Cantor Introduce Intangible Assets Tax Bill
Better Benefits Nab Better Employees
Proving Value of Diversity, Inclusion Through Profit Placement
Fore! The Dangers of Errant Golf Shots
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Low Life Online
Senate Banking Committee Approves Natural Catastrophe Insurance Commission
Why Independent Agents’ Efforts Matter to Carriers
Does an NSF Check Constitute Nonpayment?
Placement is Everything Thursday, August 9, 2007
Going Against the Grain
Is the Tide Turning?
Insurers Get Major Victory in Katrina Litigation
House Committee Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill
Cause & Effect
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Category 7: Fact or Fiction?
Can Unlicensed Individuals Receive Commissions?
House Passes Bill with Major Cuts to Crop Insurance
Addressing Issue of Regulatory Reform
Tenant Arson = No Building Coverage?
July 2007 Thursday, July 26, 2007
Hartford Settles Broker Compensation, Market Timing Issues
Reassuring Clients When Markets are Roiling
Does Michael Moore Get It?
OFC Bill Introduced in House
Can Agents Pay for Referrals?
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Insurers Take the Cake
Commercial Premiums Falling
Illinois Agents Show Grassroots Might
Willis Settles with Florida
Michael Moore Doesn't Get It
Thursday, July 12, 2007
P-C Industry’s Net Income and Profitability Fall in First Quarter
With Justice Department Declining to Intervene, Whistleblower Suit to Continue
Class Action Lawyers Under Fire
Help Customers Deal with Life Events
A New Wave of Workers
June 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007
Insurance Customers Have a Three-Quote Average
A Lesson Not Learned
House Takes Step Forward on Regulatory Reform
Celebrate ‘Independents’ Day
Understanding Binding Authority Weather Restrictions
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Hang Ups are Bad for Business
Terrorism Insurance Bill Introduced in House
Alabama Judge Recommends Prosecution of Katrina Lawyer
Start Saving Those Pennies
Agent Liability for Property Undervaluation
Thursday, June 14, 2007
S&P Releases Mid-Year Report on Insurance Sector
Producer Licensing Reform Remains Evasive
Big “I” Applauds House Committee for Reviewing Flood Legislation
Improve your D&O IQ – Part Three
New Twist in Lawsuit Against State Farm
Class-Action Lawyer Under Investigation, Considering Retirement
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
Fireman’s Fund CEO Resigns
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Supreme Court Sides with Insurers, Against Trial Lawyers in Credit Scoring Case
Homeowners Report Fewer Non-Renewals, Rate Increases
GAO May Study Crop Insurance Agent Commissions
Improve Your D&O IQ – Part Two
Big “I” Denounces RIMS Stance on Incentive Compensation
May 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
RIMS Releases Statement on Industry Compensation, Placement Practices
Loyalty Cannot Be Bought
Optional Federal Charter on Table Again
Settlement Reached For World Trade Center Insurance Claims
State Farm Settles Screen Enclosure Lawsuit in Florida
Thursday, May 24, 2007
NOAA Releases Forecast for 2007 Hurricane Season
Improve Your D&O IQ
What if the Great Mississippi Flood Happened Today?
The Best Investment an Agency Can Make
CGL Additional Insureds --- A Risky Business
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Making a Brand Stick
P-C Insurance vs. the Fortune 500
A Lot of Stolen Fuzzy Dice
Pennsylvania Steps into the Producer Compensation Fray
Don’t Underestimate Retiree Healthcare Costs
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Liberty Mutual to Acquire Ohio Casualty
Independent Agents Remain Strong Market Contenders
Department of Homeland Security to Issue Subpoenas on Katrina
Willis Refuses Proposed Supplemental Compensation
Straight From the Pages
Thursday, May 3, 2007
A Multi-Faceted Face-off
ISO Reports First Quarter 2007 Catastrophe Losses
They’re Not in Kansas Anymore
Assisting Small Employers with Health Insurance Plans
If the BOP Fits, Don't Wear It
April 2007 Thursday, April 26, 2007
TRIA, Small Business Take Center Stage
Record-setting Profits Confirmed
The Housing Market and Retirement Connection
CGL Cross Liability & Severability of Interests
Improving Prospecting Through Integration
Thursday, April 19, 2007
A New Look at Real-Time
On the Record with New MetLife Auto & Home President
Allstate Hit with $2.8 Million Katrina Jury Verdict
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Federal Regulation of Bank Subsidiaries
With Spitzer Gone, Other States Pick Up Settlement Slack
A Little Education Goes a Long Way
Thursday, April 12, 2007 Industry Satisfaction Remains Above-Average
Contingent Commission Class Action Loses Steam
Ohio Continues Investigation of Marsh
Former Marsh Executives on Trial
Changes for Registered Representative of Broker-Dealers
Lacking in the Sales Department
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Hurricane Anticipation
Fighting Fraud
Big “I” to Host Insurance Panel & Town Hall Meeting
Recruiting Talent: Lessons Learned from Sports
Do Lost Policies Equal No Coverage?
March 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Record-High Profits Lead to Record-Low Impairments
Highlighting Natural Disaster Risk
Dodging Disputes
New Flood Bill Hits Capitol Hill
Learn Your Customer’s Business to Grow Yours
Thursday, March 22, 2007 Senators Introduce Natural Disaster Insurance Bills
A Hail of a City
Appeal to Client’s Hierarchy of Needs
Workers Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Creating Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements
Thursday, March 15, 2007 (Almost) No Complaints
FORTUNE Names Carriers to ‘Most Admired List’
Property Claims from Disasters Below Average in 2006
The $64,000 Question: Why are Life Insurance Sales Flat?
Dealing With Tardy Employees
Thursday, March 8, 2007 Mississippi Agent Meets with President Bush
Hurricane Passion in Miami
Insurer Antitrust Exemption Debate Hits Capitol Hill
Employers Upping 401(k) Contributions
Building Value Rather Than Cutting Price
Thursday, March 1, 2007 Carriers Prove More Stable in 2006
Marsh & McLennan Under Investigation for Price-Fixing
Big “I” Supports Continued Federal Role in Terrorism Insurance
Immediate Annuities – Important to Customers, Easy for Agents
You’re Hired
Great Sales People are Great Fishermen
February 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007 Progressive Repositions Agent Brand
New Jersey Federal Court Approves Zurich Settlement
Big “I” Urges Caution on McCarran-Ferguson Changes
Surplus Lines Bill Reintroduced
Paradigm Continues to Shift
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Back Under the Umbrella
NAIC Releases Homeowners Report
Judge Sets Date for State Farm Hearing
The Ups and Downs of Commercial Rates
Customer Service Encounters of the Third Kind
Thursday, February 8, 2007 Lingering Shadows: I.I.I. Releases Annual Groundhog Report
Don’t Make a Decision Without Context
Explaining Coinsurance to Clients
The State of the (Business) Union
Company Cars and the ISO Personal Auto Policy
Thursday, February 1, 2007 Judge Senter Keeps Parties Guessing
Where's the Loyalty?
Insuring the American Dream
Producers, Lawn Chairs and Brothers-in-Law
Parenting Skills = Management Skills
January 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007 Settlement Proposed for State Farm’s Katrina Claims in Mississippi
What Does State Farm Ruling Mean for the Industry?
Snow in the Desert
Met Life Auto & Home Names New President
Bring Choice to the Forefront
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Credit Scoring Case
Upgrading Identity Theft Insurance
Judge Rules Against State Farm in Katrina Case
Education + Execution = Sales
Walking the Tightrope of Trust
Thursday, January 11, 2007 CFA Accuses P-C Insurers of Price-Gouging
On the Road to Lower Rates
Some Lenders Refuse to Accept New ACORD Forms
Big “I” Applauds Members for Introducing Natural Disaster Legislation
En Route to Greater Productivity
Thursday, January 4, 2007
A Look Ahead
Producer Compensation Remains Heated Issue
Times are Changing
MetLife Ends 2006 with a Settlement
Feds Say Flood Reforms Needed
It's a New Year and New Regulations Await Life Insurance Agents
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