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Letter from the EditorI'm pleased to have this opportunity to introduce a new feature of BestConnect that will debut in an upcoming edition. It's called the Member Spotlight and it's a forum for highlighting the efforts and accomplishments of individuals or firms who are currently listed in Best's Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, Adjusters and Expert Service Providers.
These professional accomplishments must be timely, groundbreaking or of topical interest to the insurance industry in order to qualify to be included in the Member Spotlight. If you're interested in being considered for the Member Spotlight, or you would like to submit a nomination, visit the Member Spotlight FAQ section of our Web site.
I'm also excited to announce that we've made additional enhancements to the Best's Directories of Insurance Professionals Web site! We have reorganized our search tools and search results screens and enhanced the attorney practice area searches to put a spotlight on each listed firm's credentials. Now it's easier than ever to locate professionals uniquely qualified to serve the needs of the insurance industry. See our Important A.M. Best Announcements below for more details.
Thank you for subscribing to BestConnect - we hope that it will continue to be a valuable resource for you.
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Enjoy Another Edition of Regulatory Week
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We are pleased to offer another complimentary edition of RegulatoryWeek, which is being provided to BestConnect subscribers. We hope you find this edition informative and useful.
RegulatoryWeek is a supplement to BestWeek, A.M. Best's weekly comprehensive news service, that offers a wrap-up of weekly insurance-related regulatory and compliance news. |
In the Press 
Each quarter, "In the Press" brings you the most important press releases, announcements and achievements from Directories listees.
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| Tarshis, Catania Announces Addition of New Attorney |
(Newburgh, NY) September 1, 2011
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(Grand Rapids, MI) July 26, 2011
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Awards/Recognitions/Nominations
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| Attorneys Selected For Inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, 5th Year in Row |
(Newburgh, NY) September 1, 2011
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| Seven Partners Included in 2012 Best Lawyers in America | (Omaha, NE) August 31, 2011 Gross & Welch P.C., L.L.O. |
| Mckay Firm Partner Selected for Trucking Law Committee |
(Columbia, SC) June 27, 2011
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(Omaha, NE) June 24, 2011
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Firm News
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| RJMW Claim Services Has Moved! |
(Charlotte, NC) July 13, 2011
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(Springfield, NJ) August, 2011
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For the Record 
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| Employment & Government Affairs Law Update |
Michael D. Brown & Matthew Bryant
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Daniel J. Santaniello & Reinaldo (Rey) Alvarez
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George Sotter, P.E., Ph.D.
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Paul Ebeltoft and Haylee Cripe
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Legally SpeakingEach quarter, "Legally Speaking" highlights the newest Insurance Law Podcasts from A.M. Best. To listen to a podcast, please click on the icon to the left of your selection. A new window containing an audio player will open. At the end of the podcast, please close the audio player window to return to your BestConnect newsletter. If you enjoy the podcasts below, be sure to visit our archives for other podcasts you may have missed. |
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Attorneys Daniel Santaniello and Reinaldo (Rey) Alvarez from the Florida law firm of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo & Jones, discuss the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and how to address Medicare in liability settlements.Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Attorney Rich Fidei from the law firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, P.A. on surplus lines and the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act, which was enacted as part of the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.Attorneys Discuss How Insurers Can Deal with Bad Faith Matters
Wednesday, June 29, 2011Attorneys Charles E. Haddick Jr. and Rob Marino from the law firm of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote discuss bad faith matters and misconceptions and what insurance companies can do to be pro-active.
In Brief 
"In Brief" highlights important insurance industry news from A.M. Best's award-winning news publications. Access to full stories may require a subscription to the publication.
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| NIMA States Considering Surplus Lines Tax Allocation Plan | August 25, 2011 |
| Insurers, Small Businesses Launch Campaign Against Health Tax | August 24, 2011 |
| Eqecat President: Insured Losses From Va. Quake Should Be Less Than $100 Million | August 24, 2011 |
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| China Re Seeks Greater Presence in International Markets |
August 9, 2011 |
| NAIC, NCOIL to Negotiate Surplus Lines Terms |
August 4, 2011 |
| Fla. Workers' Comp Still Burdened With Rising Drug Costs |
August 4, 2011 |
It's the LawThe Law Digest is a summary of the insurance laws for each U.S. state and the Canadian provinces. Our aim is to provide a reference source that covers some of the general insurance principles in leading case decisions. |
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District of Columbia courtesy of Jordan Coyne & Savits, L.L.P., Washington, DC
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Georgia courtesy of Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP, Atlanta, GA
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Louisiana courtesy of Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse, L.L.C., New Orleans, LA
- Maryland courtesy of Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A., Annapolis, MD
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Nebraska courtesy of Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP, Omaha, NE
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Nevada courtesy of Thorndal, Armstrong, Delk, Balkenbush & Eisinger, Las Vegas, NV
- New Hampshire courtesy of Wiggin & Nourie, P.A., Manchester, NH
- New Jersey courtesy of Hardin, Kundla, McKeon & Poletto, P.A., Springfield, NJ
- New York courtesy of London Fischer LLP, New York, NY
- North Carolina courtesy of Bailey & Dixon, L.L.P., Raleigh, NC
- Ohio courtesy of Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., L.P.A., Cleveland, OH
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South Dakota courtesy of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, Rapid City, SD
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Texas courtesy of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, L.L.P., Dallas, TX
- Utah courtesy of Plant, Christensen & Kanell, P.C., Salt Lake City, UT
- Vermont courtesy of Theriault & Joslin, P.C., Montpelier, VT
- Washington courtesy of Lee Smart, P.S., Inc., Seattle, WA
- Wisconsin courtesy of Crivello Carlson, S.C., Milwaukee, WI
- British Columbia courtesy of Dolden Wallace Folick LLP, Vancouver, BC
- Quebec courtesy of Lavery, de Billy, Montreal, QC
To see the full list of updates, click below.
Notable Listings 
Here you'll find both new listings for the quarter and a mention of those who have reached a milestone with Best's Directories.
New Listings
Notable Listing Anniversaries
Nearly 80 listees are celebrating major anniversaries with Best's Directories this quarter! Click here to view a complete list of companies celebrating 10, 25 and 50 years in Best's Directories.
Recent and Upcoming A.M. Best WebinarsA.M. Best produces innovative online presentations that connect you with industry leaders and provide the opportunity to learn first-hand about trends and developments facing insurance today. Click on a title to open the video of your choice. At the end of the webinar, simply close the video player to return to the BestConnect newsletter. Don't miss any of the upcoming Webinars!
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View our full Webinar schedule, or register to attend a session.
Upcoming Insurance Industry Trade Shows, Conventions and EventsView the latest schedule for up-to-date information on insurance industry events from the Meetings & Conventions database.
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| Canadian Risk and Insurance Management Society (CRIMS) |
September 18-21, 2011 |
Ottawa, ON |
| PLRB/LIRB 2011 Large Loss Conference | September 26-28, 2011 |
Chicago, IL |
| National Risk Retention Association 2011 National Conference (NRRA) | October 5-7, 2011 |
Washington, DC |
| 2011 NAPSLO Annual Convention | October 10-13, 2011 |
San Diego, CA |
| Defense Research Institute (DRI) | October 26-30, 2011 |
Washington, DC. |
Important A.M. Best Announcements 
Now it's easier to find the professionals you need in Best's Directories of Insurance Professionals! In our ongoing effort to improve the Best's Directories Web site, we have recently launched enhanced search options. These enhancements include:
- Redesigned Search Page that allows users to search by either company or individual
- Enhanced attorney search options that allow users to select practice areas from a pick list as well as choose multiple practice areas for searches
- Easier-to-read search result pages which highlight main offices
Contact directories.group@ambest.com with the firm name, contact person and mailing information, as well as your name and contact information.
We're Here to Help! 
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