JULY 2007
FEATURES

Cover Story:
Fertile ground
Regional broker brings in top-notch performers from the big guys.

Specialty Lines:
Employment practices liability insurance

Marketing:
Small world—Big opportunities
Michigan agency's global outreach includes intern exchange with German broker.

Technology:
The industry's B.H.A.G.
Insurance industry sets an audacious goal for real time adoption.

Other Feature Stories:  
Global warming: Now an insurance industry concern
Companies and groups join effort to effect change.

Leading the way in EPLI
As a pioneer in this complex market, Chubb knows the risks and designs coverages that work.

Immigration concerns at clubs prompt D&O enhancement
Aon Association Services adds coverage for illegal alien penalties.

Empowering local agents
Titan Lending Group offers financing and consulting to an underserved industry segment.

SPECIAL SECTION—
Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA)

ICCIE is leaving its mark
Core courses, electives, scholarships highlight three years of growth.

800 and counting
What's driving Vermont's captive industry growth?

The future of U.S. captives
Will future legislation interrupt growth?
Will offshore formations gain ground?

VCIA conference preview

Captives-Front and center

Employment practices liability insurance

EPLI offers huge potential
Only 2.5% of business operating locations are covered.

Married to the agency
Spouses can be a powerful combo in the workplace.

Buy what appreciates, lease what depreciates
What you need to know about leasing.

 

COLUMNS
Coverage Concerns—Insurance coverage for student travel abroad
By Roy C. McCormick

Enterprise Risk Management—ERM advice and counsel
By Michael J. Moody, MBA, ARM

Young Agent Forum—Young agent leadership development
By Ashley Brady

Customer Service Focus—Soft selling
By Linda Faulkner, CIC

Critical Issue Report—Of myth and men—Misunderstanding of McCarran-Ferguson once again gives rise to political moves
By Phil Zinkewicz

Public Policy Analysis & Opinion—The NAIC's peek-a-boo legal status
By Kevin P. Hennosy

To The Point—Water vs. wind: The coverage dilemma
By Emanuel Levy

Agency Marketing Technology—Generational selling
By Steve Anderson

Risk Management—Insuring professional acts
By Donald S. Malecki, CPCU

Benefits Business—Universal health coverage
By Len Strazewski

 

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