http://www.thestandard-digital.com/thestandard The Standard is the weekly newsmagazine for the New England insurance professional. Published since 1865, The Standard keeps the New England insurance community up-to-date with timely, reliable reporting from regional meetings and legislative sessions, and expert commentary on the news that matters to today's insurance professional. en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 720 28 http://www.thestandard-digital.com/thestandard http://t-cdn.dashdigital.com/thestandard/include/icons/navbar_logo.gif?lm=1337297412000 http://www.thestandard-digital.com/thestandard/20120518 http://www.thestandard-digital.com/thestandard/20120518        Contents
    In This Issue
        Insurance Groups Urge Senate on NFIP
        Agents Advised of ACORD Changes
        Co-op Cos. Announce Elections
        InVEST Raises Record Amount for Students
        FOCUS ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION
        NCCI Sees "Conflicted" Market
        Advice on Avoiding Litigation
        TTD Benefit Duration Increased
        Workplace Deaths Tallied
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Agents, Realtor, FEMA Push on Flood Renewal
        Govt. Could Make Billions on AIG Stock
        R.I. Auto Body Survey to Launch
        MarketScout Sees Widespread Price Rises
        Agency in Conn. Gets Govt. Grant
        MAIA Asks for Hearing on CAR Rules
        Standard Answers: Craft Breweries
        Hartford Reports Earnings
        Conn. Recoups Funds in 1st Qtr
        Marsh Surveys Risk Managers
        Mass. AG Campaigns Against Texting
        Executive Suite
        Calendar of Events
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Home Remodeling Has Insurance Implications
        Agents Praises New NARAB Sen. Bill
        Study Finds Returning Troops Having Accidents
        Takes Many Forms
        Standard Answers: Mawwiage Bwings Us Together
        Lockton Predicts Tougher Pricing
        Article: Stop Deterring Customers
        Survey Sees Fewer Auto Customers Shopping
        Mass. DOI Announces Slower Health Hikes
        Calendar of Events
        PIA Launches Co. Surveys
        N.H. Wins Herndon Award

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    In This Issue
        Auto Claims Satisfaction Decreases - Study
        ERM at Cos. Needs Improvement - Towers Watson
        IIABA Pleased by U.S. Tax Relief Bill
        Non-Public Cos. Expect Premium Growth
        Vermont Mutual Promotes Officers
        Evaluating the 2011 Financial Results
        Executive Suite
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Murphy Speaks to N.E. 1752 Club
        Twitter Data Used to Mine Public Ins. Opinion
        Vt. Captives See Good Start
        N.H. Agency Joins Alliance
        Maine Agents Pick New Pres.
        Standard Answers: Pet Insurance
        Crash Reports Can Be Used to Predict Accidents
        Agency Management System Expands
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Reinsurance Market Shows Price Increases
        Maine Subrogation Bill Signed into Law
        Maine Agents Discuss CAP Questions
        Vt. Law Update Captive Regulations
        Spotlight on excess & Surplus Lines
        Standard Answers: Crime Insurance
        Legal Dimensions: Alcohol Liability
        Maine Official Praises Agents
        Classifieds
        Calendar of events
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        "New" Claims Facing Off Against "Old" Policies
        HO Claims Satisfaction Rises in 2011 — J.D. Power
        Insurers Address McCarran-Ferguson Repeal Debate
        Study Views Insurers' Chances for Innovation
        Maine Bureau Recovers Funds for Consumers
        Standard Answers: Conflicts of Interest
        Articles: Sales and Marketing Sins
        Executive Suite
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        CSRs Prefer Local Underwriters — Survey
        Hartford's Plan to Run off Life Analyzed
        Conn. Case Adopts New Prejudice Rule
        Travelers Laying Off Workers
        Standard Answers: Questions from Clients
        Physical Therapy Malpractice Claims Hit $44M
        Classifieds
        IIABA Supports Tax Relief Bill
        IBhS Opposes N.H. Bill
        Sidelights

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        In This Issue
            Maine to Sponsor AIMS Designation
            Personal Lines Coverage Gaps and Solutions
            PIACT Pres. Urgers Assn. Participation
            CAP Woos Mass. Companies
            Controlling Comp Costs Worries employers
            PIACT Honors Contributors to Agent Community
            Standard Answers: Selling Flood Insurance
            R.I. Court Upholds Personal Auto exclusions
            Executive Suite
            Classifieds
            Hartford to Sell Its Life Units
            Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Study Advises Look at Medical Cost Shifting
        Comm'l Prices Continues Rising
        CAR Files MAIP Rule Amendments
        D&O Insureds Take Closer Look At Coverage
        Salute to Independent Agents
        Conn. Captive Firm Launched
        Standard Answers: D&O for Family Business
        Classifieds
        Executive Suite
        Sidelights

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    U.S. Rep. Questions Function of NAIC
    Study Shows Cos.Swear By Predictive Models
    Vt., R.I. Reps Favor Action on Climate Change
    Market Scout Sees Continued Comm'l Rise
    Mass. Agencies Form New Alliance
    Legal Dimensions:Agent's Error Binds Co.
    III Advises on Self-Stored Property
    2012 Update on Life Insurance
    Calendar of Events
    Liberty Reports 78% Drop in Income
    Classifieds
    Sidelights

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    In This Issue
        Direct Writer Plans Worry Agents in Mass
        Consumer Trends Could Prompt New Models
        N.H. Case Opens Up Suits from 1st Responders
        Insureds Want More Personalization - Study
        Standard Answers: Travel Insurance
        Mass. Commissioner Elected at NAIC
        Conn. Joins International Info Agreement
        States Look at Electronic Insurance Proof
        NICB Sees Increase in Questionable Claims
        Legal Dimensions: Demonstrative evidence
        Executive Suite
        Classifieds
        Sidelights

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