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Articles from Best's Review (May 1, 2002)

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A bill introduced in the U.S. House would establish a federal natural disaster reinsurance program for coastal areas and communities where insurers don't offer homeowners policies. (Capitol Notes). Brief Article 59
A chip off the old block: Equity analysts say hard market spurs property/casualty spinoffs. (Briefing). Pilla, David Brief Article 916
A measure of success. (Editor's Prologue). Brief Article 333
A weighty issue: Health insurers are helping policyholders lose weight to help trim claims costs. (Life/Health: Claims Costs). Suszynski, Marie Brief Article 744
Ace INA names president. (Executives). Brief Article 89
ACLI partners with Milliman USA, Baker & Daniels to study industry. (Life/Health: Marketplace). Panko, Ron Brief Article 170
ACORD forms partnership to create data-sharing standards for industry. (Technology: Technology Notes). Chordas, Lori Brief Article 284
Allstate fights back with countersuit against agents. (Companies). Brief Article 308
American Skandia launches XTra Credit Six variable annuity. (New Products and Services). Panko, Ron Brief Article 122
Andersen captive under scrutiny. (Companies). Brief Article 264
Aon names Bensinger CFO of Combined Specialty. (Executives). Brief Article 84
Auto liability insurance to be mandatory in Russia. (Briefing). Brief Article 155
Being clear up front: There are more areas of potential reinsurance coverage disputes than you may think. (Property/Casualty: Underwriting Insight). Gebhardt, Klaus Brief Article 739
Best's Rating Changes. (Ratings). Illustration 2101
Bound by red tape: Politics and regulatory procedure hinder industry attempts to set fair rates, make insurance prices affordable and handle claims more efficiently. (Property/Casualty: Selling Insight). Stewart, Gordon Brief Article 766
Bowers named president-CEO of Texas' Superior HealthPlan. (Executives). Brief Article 75
Building on solid ground: Recent mergers and acquisitions have consolidated much of the surety market among several multiline companies. And despite recent losses, surety remains a profitable and consistent business. (Property/Casualty: Surety). Gascou, Christian J. 1545
Bush: Terror insurance backstop needed in case of another attack. (Briefing). Brief Article 255
By the numbers. Brief Article 206
Citing health concerns, Allstate CFO says he'll retire. (Executives). Brief Article 59
Computer insurer cries over spilled milk, water, coffee. (Property/Casualty: Loss/Risk Management Notes). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 322
Connell retires from XL Capital. (Executives). Brief Article 139
Conseco sued over debt plan. (Companies). Brief Article 84
Cover charge: Premiums for professional liability insurance for public companies are likely to skyrocket following years of escalating claims and recent high-profile cases. (Property/Casualty: Professional Liability). Goch, Lynna 1933
Custom AIG product helps prevent food contamination. (Property/Casualty: Loss/Risk Management Notes). Goch, Lynna 184
Delving into distribution: an analytical approach using customer-level detailed data can provide insurers with a clear understanding of the efficiencies and effectiveness of each channel. (Technology: Technology Insight). Helms, Michael Brief Article 685
Disability product is UnumProvident's top seller. (New Products and Services). Panko, Ron Brief Article 110
Dog-Mauling death spotlights liability issues. (Briefing). Brief Article 286
E-business coverage risks might outweigh rewards. (Property/Casualty: Marketplace). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 298
E-Fusion speakers to address real-world issues. (Briefing). 356
Flood of Missouri insurers applies for mold exemptions. (Briefing). Brief Article 166
Four-way link on pace in Japan. (Companies). Brief Article 118
GE Financial adds to variable life offerings. (New Products and Services). Panko, Ron Brief Article 73
Giving credit its due: Insurers, agents, legislators, regulators and consumers battle to define the role of insurance scoring. (Industry Strategies: Insurance Scoring). Bowers, Barbara 5040
Global bonanza: Economic, demographic and political changes offer great opportunities for private health insurance around the world. (Life/Health: Privatization). Kearney, Hank Statistical Data Included 1560
Hard market hits Fairways: After nearly a decade of competing intensely for new policies, insurers of golf courses are raising rates and turning down some business. (Property/Casualty: Golf). Panko, Ron Statistical Data Included 2553
Hartford introduces new ad campaign. (Property/Casualty: Marketplace). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 198
Home equity can be tapped to pay for life insurance. (Life/Health: Marketplace). Panko, Ron Brief Article 416
House calls. (Comment). Brief Article 515
Immediate annuities likely to sustain long retirements. (Life/Health: Marketplace). Panko, Ron Brief Article 266
Insurers team up to cover terror. (Companies). Brief Article 278
King of Capital: Sandy Weill and The Making of Citigroup. (Books). Brief Article 31
Laws and profits: There are reasons to believe that the industry will quickly return to declining rates and low profits. (Property/Casualty: Loss/Risk Management Insight). Panning, William H. Brief Article 777
Litigation anticipation: New collaborative strategies can help insurers prepare for increased managed-care-related litigation. (Life/Health: Litigation). Colby, Seth 1460
Lloyd's debuts annual results amid heavy Sept. 11 losses. (Companies). Brief Article 157
MarshBerry, Concord, Ohio, announced its new Web-based product. (Web News You Can Use). Chordas, Lori Brief Article 73
Meetings. (Executives). Brief Article 183
MetLife launches unbundled variable annuity. (New Products and Services). Panko, Ron Brief Article 88
Mitchell International. (Web News You Can Use). Chordas, Lori Brief Article 77
Near-death experience; Opinion: Permanent repeal of the estate tax is highly unlikely. (Life/Health: Estate Planning). Tumicki, Elaine 1282
New Massachusetts commissioner is no stranger to the department. (Executives). Brief Article 169
No sale: Despite Gramm-Leach-Bliley, there are still obstacles holding back bank and insurance company mergers. (Industry Strategies: Banks in Insurance). Weber, Irene 1307
On the defensive: Companies and their insurers must consider jurors' attitudes about employer responsibility to successfully defend against sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits. (Property/Casualty: Employment Practices). Gerber, Steven Statistical Data Included 2238
PacifiCare names Frey CEO, president of California unit. (Executives). Brief Article 107
Pennsylvania places Legion under voluntary rehabilitation. (Companies). Brief Article 59
Plymouth Rock Assurance offers Door-to-Door Service. (Property/Casualty: Marketplace). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 129
Practical Compliance for Insurance Professionals. (Books). Brief Article 45
Prescription volume causes continued rise in drug costs. (Briefing). Brief Article 330
Preserving the family fortune: With the phaseout of the estate tax far from certain, life insurers stress the need for the wealthy to protect their assets. (Life/Health: Estate Planning). Panko, Ron 3386
Principal Financial promotes 2. (Executives). Brief Article 156
Progressive offers Texans car loan payoff coverage. (Property/Casualty: Marketplace). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 103
Shadows of success: Despite their low profile, good actuaries make important contributions to the overall success of insurance organizations. (Industry Strategies: Actuaries). Miller, Jeffrey D. 2215
Since South Carolina established itself as a captive domicile in 2000, legislation to further the cause has moved swiftly. (Around the Nation). Brief Article 46
Staking a claim to a tech advantage: it is not enough to adopt the newest technologies. There must be a strategy in place to maximize the investment. (Technology: Customer Service). Dibadj, Ali Brief Article 873
Strategic risk management reduces financial uncertainty. (Property/Casualty: Loss/Risk Management Notes). Goch, Lynna Brief Article 192
Structured Settlements increased in 2001. (Life/Health: Marketplace). Panko, Ron Brief Article 135
Tech outsourcing is on the rise. (Technology: Technology Notes). Chordas, Lori Brief Article 206
The airline industry would see its $100 million third-party liability limit for terrorist acts extended to Dec. 31, 2003. (Capitol Notes). Brief Article 55
The allure of the Internet: is the emergence of online intermediaries selling group insurance products a threat or an opportunity for insurers and local agents? (Life/Health: Underwriting Insight). Cain, Gary Brief Article 699
The Colorado House Appropriations Committee rejected a bill that would have given consumers a choice of a tort-based auto insurance policy. (Around the Nation). Brief Article 53
The new producers: Insurers have a great opportunity to tap into banks' large customer bases, but they have to be willing to think like banks. (Industry Strategies: Distribution). Gorski, Lorraine 1983
The next hurdle: Brokers say July 1 reinsurance renewals will be the true test for the industry. (Industry Strategies: Brokers). Bowers, Barbara Statistical Data Included 2299
The Role of Annuity Markets in Financing Retirement. (Books). Brief Article 48
TIAA-CREF offers two life products to public. (New Products and Services). Panko, Ron Brief Article 86
Travelers Property Casualty IPO tops $4 billion. (Briefing). Pilla, David Brief Article 462
Trustmark elects Thomas chairman of the board. (Executives). Brief Article 85
What works online: Some insurers have found the key to unlocking online sales. (E-Commerce: Cover Story). Goch, Lynna 5577
What's in a brand? The importance of national and local brands in individual sales depends on the experience and expertise of the producer. (Life/Health: Selling Insight). Goff, William N., Jr. Brief Article 701
Zurich names CEO in Australia. (Executives). Brief Article 112
Zurich North America. (Web News You Can Use). Chordas, Lori Brief Article 66

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