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Surplus Lines Courting Trouble

By Fred E. Karlinsky, Esq.

Significant issues have arisen in Florida's surplus lines industry that have their genesis in two recent decisions by the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

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Analyst: Insurers may see D&O claims rise

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January 25, 2009

RIMS data: Soft market losing steam

Rates for D&O, property and general liability insurance premiums all decreased at a slower pace than in recent quarters, although insurance premiums for businesses continued a 5-year trend of falling rates during the fourth quarter of 2008, according

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January 25, 2009

Wrongful-termination lawsuits may follow layoffs

Labor and employment lawyers warn of a wave of wrongful-termination suits in the coming months as the jobless burn through their savings, run up debt and find few work prospects. Labor lawyers advising firms in defensible downsizing say that

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January 06, 2009

The Road to a Robust ROI

In recent years, more claim organizations have started investing in new technology to make their operations less costly to operate as well as more efficient and effective.

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January 06, 2009

Foul Weather

The increase in severe weather events, combined with population growth and migration to high-risk locations in the U.S., will result in more claims, a higher incidence of fraud, and higher payouts for insurance companies.

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January 06, 2009

Finding the Silver Lining

Even if one does not fully comprehend the complexities and causes of the current financial crisis, the enormity of the crisis and its impact on confidence in the economy is not lost on anyone.

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January 04, 2009

Cover Story: The Graying of America: Can Insurance Cope?

For more information, read these AA&B Web exclusive articles: Recruitment: The Big-Picture View and Recruitment: The Youthful Perspective. Back in 1970, sociologist Charles A. Reich posited in his book "The Greening of

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January 04, 2009

It Ain't Easy Being Green: The Unique Risks of Green Construction-and How to Overcome Them

As the move toward green construction pushes forward, insurance agencies need to know how to protect their clients in this unfamiliar territory. What challenges should agencies representing design professionals worry about, and how can they prevent

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Surplus Lines Courting Trouble

Analyst: Insurers may see D&O claims rise

Madoff's Ponzi scheme could cost D&O insurers up to $3.8 billion

Recommended Just For You

Market Insights Stories

RIMS data: Soft market losing steam

Wrongful-termination lawsuits may follow layoffs

The Road to a Robust ROI

Foul Weather

Finding the Silver Lining

Cover Story: The Graying of America: Can Insurance Cope?

It Ain't Easy Being Green: The Unique Risks of Green Construction-and How to Overcome Them