AAIS Product Advisory - January 26, 2004

"Product Advisory" identifies all AAIS bulletins issued last week and includes other information of interest to property/casualty insurers.
Link here for Product Advisory from previous weeks: http://www.aaisonline.com/services/pastpa.html

TORT REFORM RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE
Reform of the U.S. civil justice system has become a high-profile issue, and President Bush promoted it in his State of the Union address. Extensive reports on the progress of tort reform in the states are available from the American Tort Reform Association at http://www.atra.org
(click on "Tort Reform Record, December 31, 2003")
and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies at http://www.namic.org/reports/tortReform/overview.asp#ClassAction

WEB SEMINARS TO COVER IMG CONSTRUCTION, TRANSIT CLASSES
Robert Guevara, AVP for inland marine, will present two Web seminars covering revisions of key sections of the Inland Marine Guide:
Feb. 11: Construction classes (Builders' Risk, Contractors' Equipment, Installation Floater, Riggers' Liability)
Mar. 10: Transit classes (Motor Truck Cargo, Transit, Warehouse Legal Liability)
These seminars are intended for current Guide affiliates and companies seriously considering affiliating with AAIS for use of the Inland Marine Guide.  To register, go to http://www.aaisonline.com/services/webinar.html

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
People who sign up before Feb. 6 get a discount on the registration fee for the 2004 AAIS Annual Conference, April 4-6 at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Fla. The conference features a strong lineup of speakers from A.M. Best, IBM, Microsoft, NAMIC, Nationwide, St. Paul, Arbitration Forums, and the American Institute for CPCU. For information and to register, go to http://www.aaisonline.com/communications/annualconf.html

STATE-SPECIFIC TERRORISM INFORMATION POSTED
Go to http://www.aaisonline.com/terrorism/StateAction.html

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BULLETINS BY CATEGORY
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COUNTRYWIDE/MULTIPLE LINES
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COUNTRYWIDE
All Lines
Bulletin 04-0060
2004 AAIS Annual Conference

The 2004 AAIS Annual Conference will be held April 4-6 at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Fla. The 2½-day event features presentations by industry speakers and various social events. Attendance is open to all property/casualty professionals, whether they are affiliated with AAIS or not.
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TERRORISM UPDATES - Bulletins listed by State
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PUERTO RICO
Commercial Output Program
Bulletin 04-0011
Non-Certified Terrorism Endorsements And Terrorism Rules Supplement Filed

Proposed effective date March 1, 2004.
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COMPLIANCE - Bulletins listed by State
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MASSACHUSETTS
Commercial Lines
Bulletin 04-0041
Revised State Amendatory And Tenant Relocation Expense Endorsements And Rules Filed

Proposed effective date June 1, 2004.
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MINNESOTA
Commercial LInes
Bulletin 04-0045
Blanket Limit & Coinsurance Endorsements & Rules Approved;
Amendatory Endorsements Approved

Effective date changed to March 1, 2004.
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MINNESOTA
Inland Marine Guide
Bulletin 04-0046
New And Revised Endorsements Available
Compliance Information For Non-Filed Inland Marine Classes

Available for immediate use.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Commercial Lines
Bulletin 04-0040
Revised IRPM Plans & Revised Endorsements Filed

Proposed effective date June 1, 2004.
To review NC coinsurance statute 58-3-15 go to:

http://external.uniforminc.com/forms/getCite1.plx?doc=31852citetext.htm&src=LC
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PROGRAM UPDATES - Bulletins listed by Line of Insurance
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FARMOWNERS

Arizona   Bulletin 04-0028
Maine   Bulletin 04-0029
North Dakota   04-0030

Manual Revision 08 03 Approved

Effective dates May 1, 2004.
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FARMOWNERS
Connecticut
Bulletin 04-0023
Identity Fraud Expense Coverage Option Approved

Effective date April 1, 2004.
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INLAND MARINE GUIDE
Nebraska, Oregon, California
Bulletin 04-0052
Revised Electronic Data Processing Income Coverage Part Approved;
Status Of Filing In California

Nebraska and Oregon effective dates Feb. 1, 2004. Filing still pending California.
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PERSONAL UMBRELLA
Minnesota
Bulletin 04-0013
Personal Umbrella Options Available

Effective date Jan. 1, 2004.
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