Published: August 2010

Rethinking the Regulations

Rethinking the Regulations Proposed federal legislation would increase the lines of business that risk retention groups could write. By Ron Panko. Property/Casualty. Page 26.

One of a Kind The World Trade Center Captive is ready to pay up to $712 million to Sept. 11 first responders By Dennis Gorski. Property/Casualty. Page 30.

Man's Power The Isle of Man finds its niche by promoting captive innovation. By Robert O'Connor. Property/Casualty. Page 33.

Pain Relief Structured reinsurance may be the remedy for risk-based capital issues. By Shanker Merchant and Jeffrey Altman. Reinsurance/Capital Markets. Page 35.

Adding On Hewitt Associates is not part of Aon Corp. By Meg Green. Agent/Broker. Page 55.

Challenges of Change Agencies must adjust to the different facets of the post-recession work force By Sharon Cunningham. Agent/Broker. Page 57.

Fun Exposures Numerous liabilities and exposures exist inside fairs and festivals, and insurers offer various coverages if things go awry. By Lori Chordas. Property/Casualty. Page 58.

Vicious Attacks How does insurance help victims and families impacted by brutal animal attacks? By Lori Chordas. Property/Casualty. Page 62.

Seeking Shelter Investigations of investment bank practices likely will trigger a wave of D&O claims. By Alan S. Rutkin. Regulatory/Law. Page 65.

Full of Promise What insurance companies should look for in international climate negotiations. By Tanya Havlicek. Regulatory/Law. Page 68.

A Shining Moment, Or Another Shiner? The industry needn't fall victim to another hurricane-related PR disaster. By Howard Mills. Regulatory/Law. Page 71.

Life Insurance As Retirement Income Universal life insurance might be a retirement plan option worthy of consideration. By Channing Schmidt. Life. Page 72.

The Simple Life After two dismal years, universal life sales are up as writers find their own 'sweet spots.' By Ron Panko. Life. Page 73.

The Simple Life Sidebar: The Many Kinds of Universal Life Insurance By Ron Panko. Life. Page 74.

E-Assets Reduce Underwriting Time Use of readily available, low-cost public information can drastically speed the underwriting process. By Hank George. Life. Page 77.

Hold on Tight Accidental death and dismemberment insurance sales are on the rise. What's driving this trend? By Lori Chordas. Health/Employee Benefits. Page 78.

Hold on Tight Sidebar: Enhanced Optional Coverages By Lori Chordas. Health/Employee Benefits. Page 80.

All Points East Despite intense competition, reinsurers see growth in Asia's emerging markets. By Iris Lai. Reinsurance/Capital Markets. Page 82.

Too Much Sun A new solar cycle refuels concerns over the potential impact of geomagnetic storms. By Al Slavin. Property/Casualty. Page 86.

Too Much Sun Sidebar: A Market With Plenty of Space By Al Slavin. Property/Casualty. Page 86.

Aristotle Was Right The cost to repair and rebuild homes continues to rise, even as home values fall. By Scott Spencer. Property/Casualty. Page 90.

US Property/Casualty Loss Ratio Improved in 2009 In 2009 the U.S. property/casualty sector posted a 3.8% decline in direct premiums written recording $464 billion at year-end. By Staff. Property/Casualty. Page 91.

Diagnosing Pressure Points Manufacturers of medical device components should consider supply chain exposures. By Gary Thompson. Property/Casualty. Page 96.

Paperless Billing Advances Carriers say customer retention is tied to their billing practices. By Lori Chordas. Technology. Page 97.

Paperless Billing Advances Sidebar: Product: Guidewire BillingCenter Company: Guidewire, San Mateo, Calif. By Lori Chordas. Technology. Page 98.

Paperless Billing Advances Sidebar: Product: SurePower Innovation Billing Company: ISCS, San Jose, Calif. By Lori Chordas. Technology. Page 98.

Paperless Billing Advances Sidebar: Product: STG Billing Company: MajescoMastek, New York By Lori Chordas. Technology. Page 99.

Paperless Billing Advances Sidebar: Product: Billing Streem Company: SoneRiver, Oakland, Calif. By Lori Chordas. Technology. Page 100.

Entering a New Era Predictive analytics is shifting enterprise risk management from the postmortem to the future. By Sarah Diamond. Technology. Page 101.

State Run Workers' Compensation Funds State-run workers' compensation funds face a host of challenges and opportunities. Because of their focus, they often serve as a leading indicator to the commercial market. By Staff. Property/Casualty. Page 102.

State Run Workers' Compensation Funds Sidebar: Viewpoint By Staff. Property/Casualty. Page 104.

Up and Coming New interpretations of the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act could present risks for insurers. By John F. Mullen, Mark Camillo. Regulatory/Law. Page 106.

First Mercury to Acquire Valiant Insurance By Staff. Companies. Page 109.

Slam Dunk Aetna and Magic Johnson are scoring new ways to improve health and wellness. By Lori Chordas. The Last Word. Page 112.

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