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Aetna's Joseph Zubretsky
Heavy investment in technology goes straight to the company's bottom line, the CFO says. Plus: a pitch for national health insurance. July 15, 2008
The Great Workers' Comp Revolt
Companies successfully fought the law in California. Will they target other states as well? July 15, 2008
Should Monolines Blame Mark-to-market?
Despite downgrading two big bond insurers, Moody's says accounting rules that measure losses by market value aren't directly responsible for diminished credit ratings. July 9, 2008
Despite Subprime Mess, D&O Still Cheap
Premiums declined by 14 percent in 2007, compared with a drop of 4 percent the year before, a study found. June 20, 2008
MBIA's CFO: Taking on the WSJ
The latest in the fight over fair-value accounting has Chuck Chaplin questioning its relevance to his company — and firing back at a Wall Street Journal critique of an MBIA earnings release. May 19, 2008
Marsh Bogged Down by Kroll's Goodwill
The Kroll acquisition has not turned into the the gem it was hailed to be. May 7, 2008
Cigna Pins 80 Percent Dip on Fair Value
The health insurer applied FAS 157 to value one of its businesses and saw its first-quarter profits fall dramatically. May 1, 2008
Survey: D&O Premiums Dove 19 Percent in First Quarter
Stuffed with capital, the property/casualty insurance industry is offering corporations bargain-basement prices in directors' and officers' liability coverage and other lines. April 8, 2008
Solvent Survivors
Solvency II sounds like the title of an unimaginative Hollywood movie sequel. But this insurance industry EU directive, due in 2012, promises some interesting plot twists — including a big rise in M&A activity, surprising in today's turmoil. April 7, 2008
Retired but Not Forgotten
How much D&O coverage do former officers and directors need? April 1, 2008