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It's Not Your Father's Insurance Industry Any More

Ken Brownlee

Growing up in the 1950s in a family where many members worked in the insurance industry, I considered insurance to be something quite different from business or finance or a job.

ACE: Still America's Definitive Claim Event

staff Writer

So we might be a little biased about the success of our conference but choosing to have this year's 10th annual ACE America's Claim Event in New Orleans was a decision not lightly made.
Home Is Where the Harm Is?

staff Writer

While workers recognize safety as a serious issue in the workplace, their perceptions about their greatest safety risks do not match reality, according to a recent National Safety Council survey.

Industry Groups Clash Over Cat Program

staff Writer

A federal program that would provide an all-inclusive, "all perils" insurance policy nationwide is dividing two prominent industry groups.
Three Automobiles Top Theft List

staff Writer

This is the fourth year in a row that the Escalade has topped the list of vehicles most likely to have a theft claim.
Speaking of: Fraud

staff Writer

Fraud is something that Don Delaney, a long-time Chicago claim adjuster and first-time author, has plenty of experience dealing with.
Insurance Company Offs Its Rocker?

staff Writer

Rock musician Ted Nugent might be famous for his "Cat Scratch Fever," but these days he's complaining of a different kind of health problem: severe immune system problems from exposure to mold and mildew in his home.
Driving with a Loaded Stomach

staff Writer

Insure.com, a company that provides insurance information to consumers, and Hagerty Insurance have listed some of the most dangerous foods a driver can eat while driving.
Global Risks Require International Claim Muscle

Staff Writer

Thanks to the Internet and telecommunications, the globe is shrinking, figuratively.
Federal Asbestos Trust Fund Abandoned?

staff Writer

The Coalition for Asbestos Reform (CAR) is continuing to advocate against the creation of a federal trust fund for asbestos litigation claims.
NFIP Gets Closer to Mediation

staff Writer

The NAIC is backing action by the Senate Banking Committee that supports state efforts to help insurance policyholders resolve claim disputes following a catastrophe.
Dispelling Rental Car Coverage Myths

David D. Thamann

The season for summer vacations is here, which means many people will be renting automobiles for their trips.
What Happens When a Disaster Impacts the Entire Economy?

Michael Logiudice

The current and projected financial impact on Louisiana from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita has reached into the hundreds of billions of dollars.
We Need a New(er) Deal

Phil Schreiner

Having just returned from our ACE conference in New Orleans, I can tell you that almost 10 months after Katrina too much devastation remains.

Claims Magazine-July 2006

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