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Best's Review

Reports on issues and trends of interest to the management personnel of property/casualty insurers and the agents and brokers who market their products. Coverage includes company and industry news, political and regulatory information, new product announcements, profiles of industry newsmakers, and reports of relevant court cases. Trade and business interests.

Fraternal face-off: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the largest frat...
April 01, 2004

HCC to merge Lloyd's brokers launches underwriting unit.(Companies)(HC...
April 01, 2004

Frigid start.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Mapping the frequent storms.(Catastrophe Modeling)
April 01, 2004

Rising from the ashes.(Catastrophe Modeling)(fire loss potential model...
April 01, 2004

Allstate Insurance Co.(Web News You Can Use)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators.(Web News You Can Use...
April 01, 2004

Minnesota regulators OK portion of St. Paul Travelers merger.(Companie...
April 01, 2004

14,000 Cape Cod insureds to lose Andover policies.(Companies)(Andover ...
April 01, 2004

SBLI USA mutual life lowers rates as incentive for sales.(Marketplace)...
April 01, 2004

Personal choice vs. public policy.(Marketplace)(managing retirement an...
April 01, 2004

Finetre more than doubles annuity transactions through the Internet.(F...
April 01, 2004

Hitting potential hot spots: insurers are incorporating catastrophe mo...
April 01, 2004

Discovering cards: health insurers see magnetic-stripe and smart cards...
April 01, 2004

Scale and scope: thoughtful analyses of the industry indicate that the...
April 01, 2004

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.(Web News You Can Use)(Brief Article...
April 01, 2004

New medical-malpractice RRG cleared by Florida regulators.(Companies)(...
April 01, 2004

Evan Greenberg to succeed Duperreault as Ace's CEO.(Companies)(appoint...
April 01, 2004

China's Ping an life seeks Hong Kong listing.(Companies)(Ping An Life ...
April 01, 2004

ING Group to close Argentina life business.(Companies)(ING Insurance A...
April 01, 2004

State Farm Mutual Automobile cuts rates in 10 states.(Companies)(Brief...
April 01, 2004

Risk-taking risk managers: whether it's jumping off a cliff or driving...
April 01, 2004

Could welding fumes be the next asbestos?(Loss/Risk Management Notes)(...
April 01, 2004

The best defense: insurers should work with clients to reduce risks of...
April 01, 2004

Progressive: tips to cross-sell.(Marketplace)(tips to enhance sales of...
April 01, 2004

Insurance helps the cubs in trying to end the curse.(Marketplace)(Prim...
April 01, 2004

A winning approach: communication, appreciation and support in the wor...
April 01, 2004

Insurers in waiting: most insurers are biding their time as the new li...
April 01, 2004

Reed Group offers network of physician review services.(Loss/Risk Mana...
April 01, 2004

Searching for health info is a growing online activity.(Technology Not...
April 01, 2004

Looking for funds: variable-annuity writers consider their subaccounts...
April 01, 2004

Brand-name or in-house?(Variable Annuities)
April 01, 2004

Good governance a priority: achieving effective corporate governance r...
April 01, 2004

Measuring success: to effectively manage sales, insurers first must be...
April 01, 2004

Risky business: health-care risk managers are focusing more on the bus...
April 01, 2004

Survival techniques: insurance trades are reassessing and sometimes re...
April 01, 2004

Tracking the changes: rating errors in personal auto lines cost the pr...
April 01, 2004

Chubb creates new marine operation based in New York.(Loss/Risk Manage...
April 01, 2004

Nationwide Financial Services Inc.(People in Insurance)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Poe Financial Group.(People in Insurance)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

MetLife.(People in Insurance)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

American Superior Holding Co.(People in Insurance)(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Life/health financial strength rating downgrades outpace upgrades in 2...
April 01, 2004

Best's rating changes.(Ratings)(Illustration)
April 01, 2004

Improving the odds: security is on the minds of risk managers as they ...
April 01, 2004

Drive-by rates: can pay-as-you-drive insurance attract good risks and ...
April 01, 2004

Safe at home and away.(Editor's Prologue)
April 01, 2004

In the Spotlight *.(Comment)
April 01, 2004

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co.(People in Insurance)(Brief Ar...
April 01, 2004

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co.(People in Insurance)(Brief Arti...
April 01, 2004

Madrid bombings likely covered by terrorism pool.(Highlights From Best...
April 01, 2004

Meetings.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 01, 2004

House approves ban on obesity lawsuits.(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Survey ranks Delaware Court as fairest.(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Judge approves Equitas asbestos settlement.(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004

Seller beware: insurance agencies that put themselves up for sale must...
April 01, 2004

One for all: a Customer Interaction Center, coupled with a smart custo...
April 01, 2004

Damage control: quick responses by restoration firms can reduce the nu...
April 01, 2004

Centrally located: as consumers demand more services from auto dealers...
April 01, 2004

Learning from litigation: a directors and officers insurance expert ci...
April 01, 2004

The power of the plan: with a strategy in place, insurers, third-party...
April 01, 2004

GE Commercial raises caps on some classes of policies.(Loss/Risk Manag...
April 01, 2004