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NATIONAL SECURITY: Early Warning of Terrorist Attacks.: Since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, the demand for systems capable of providing early warning of a nuclear, biological, chemical and explosive NBC and explosive attack has surged to an all time high. In addition, national gover Since the attacks...; Tags: attack, NBC Universal Inc., security, terrorist attack; Research articles 2003-10-01
New terror: Insurer claims soaring.: Cost of attacks could threaten the industry The insurance industry races a massive aftershock as cost estimates of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon continue to grow. The financial tally--now likely...; Tags: annuity, attack, insurance, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-24
Aftermath: Attacks put focus on crisis plans.(risk management services after the terrorist attacks): U.S. employers are stepping up security measures and examining the effectiveness of their disaster recovery plans in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Risk management experts noted that the sudden attacks on the World Trade Center, in wh U.S. employers are...; Tags: Aon Corp., attack, disaster recovery, risk management, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-24
Tight-Knit Broker Community Hard Hit.(by terrorist attacks)(Brief Article): The attack by terrorists on Sept. 11 in New York City and Washington changed people's lives and altered the future of the insurance world in a way that few can fathom, insurance brokerage officials say. There was much speculation in the weeks foll ...; Tags: Aon Corp., attack, insurance, Marsh, terrorist attack; Research articles 2001-10-08
Terrorist attacks top loss list. (Business Briefs).(World Trade Center attacks create largest insured losses for 2001)(Brief Article): Looking back at 2001, it's hardly surprising that the September 11 attacks tower over the rest of the insurance-loss field, creating the largest dollar-volume damage and the largest insured losses of the year. In fact, the devastation represented far Looking back at 2001, it's hardly surprising...; Tags: attack, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2002-03-01

A terrorist attack on America sent shivers through global financial markets.(global markets after World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included): A terrorist attack on America sent shivers through global financial markets. The dollar plunged by 3% against the euro and the yen immediately after the attack. It later regained some of its losses. Trading was suspended on Wall Street, leaving stock A terrorist attack on America...; Tags: attack, financial, financial market, Pentagon, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-15
Poll: Few firms restricting biz travel ; But apprehension and pessimism are widespread.(Brief Article)(Column): Last month's terrorist attacks have left local business people anxious about flying, but that hasn't stopped their firms from forging ahead with business travel plans, according to a poll conducted the week of Sept. 17 by ChicagoBusiness.com, the Cra Last month's terrorist attacks have left local...; Tags: attack, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-10-01
Cyberterror: A fact of life; Experts anticipate a rise in terrorist attacks on and through computer systems. (Systems & Software Technology).(September 11 attack on New York's World Trade Center)("Cyber Attacks During The war on Terrorism,": Not since the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor has an event burned itself into the collective consciousness of Americans as did the September 11 attack on New York's World Trade Center. But unlike Pearl Harbor, the Trade Center disaster demonstrate Not since the Japanese...; Tags: attack, computer, cyberattack, terrorism, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2002-01-01
The new economics of terror.(terrorist attacks hurt ad market, media stocks)(Statistical Data Included): Attacks on U.S., concerns about war push ad-market recovery further into the future Three weeks ago, the big question in the TV and radio business was "When's the recovery?" Now that station and network executives feel the shock wav ...; Tags: advertisement, attack, recovery, terrorist attack, Viacom Inc.; Research articles 2001-09-24
Indian Point should be closed.(Viewpoint)(dangers of commercial nuclear reactor sites): Given the Indian Point nuclear power plant's vicinity to the New York City metropolitan area, a catastrophic release of radiation could devastate the economy and endanger the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Of the nation's 65 commercial Given the Indian...; Tags: attack, nuclear energy, nuclear power plant, terrorist attack; Research articles 2003-08-11
WTC-related lawsuits far from resolved; Cleanup health claims pending.(News)(World Trade Center): Byline: DOUGLAS McLEOD The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks spawned insurance coverage litigation almost as fast as they did fear of further attacks, with disputes ranging from how many occurrences the World Trade Center's destruction represented Byline: DOUGLAS McLEOD The...; Tags: attack, health care, insurance company, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2006-09-11
Prudence and ultimate gains.(New York's economy after terrorist attacks)(Brief Article): The emotional shock waves from the attack on the World Trade Center have rattled every New Yorker. Now we must brace for the economic reverberations. The economic fallout is extending across the city, well beyond lower Manhattan. It is rocking f ...; Tags: attack, recovery, tax, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-24
P-C Net Income Could Be Negative For 2001.(property-casualty insurance industry will suffer from World Trade Center attack)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included): Following the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, the property-casualty insurance industry is faced with responding to the largest insured catastrophic event in history. While underwriting results in 2001 were not previously showing signs of material impro Following the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, the property-casualty ...; Tags: Fitch, attack, reinsurance, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-11-05
It isn't easy to get back to normal.(fear of flying after terrorist attacks on U.S. is understandable): President Bush said he wants us all to go back to work, to fly on airplanes and to live our lives as we did before Sept. 11. But returning to our normal lives and our normal business schedules after the tragedies of Sept. 11 will...; Tags: attack, insurance, Sept. 11, terrorist attack, tragedy, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-10-01
Business interruption claim picture cloudy.(terrorist attack aftermath)(Brief Article): As risk managers and their property insurers sort through the array of claims arising from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, coverage remains an unpredictable element. Although policyholders with physical property damage will likely be reimbursed fo As risk managers and their property insurers...; Tags: attack, income, insurance, insurance company, Marriott International Inc., terrorist attack; Research articles 2001-10-08
Attack stuns audience at breakfast meeting.(Editorial)(Brief Article): The typical atmosphere at a business seminar is cordial. People smile, introduce themselves and explain what they do for a living. They exchange business cards and make small talk. Sept. 11 was not a typical day. An estimated 275 people, includi ...; Tags: attack, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-17
WTC attack drives efforts to quantify terrorism risks.(News)(World Trade Center): Byline: MARK A. HOFMANN & DOUGLAS McLEOD A tool unavailable to U.S. insurers at the time of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is helping them manage terrorism risks with increasing sophistication. The first commercially available version Byline: MARK A. HOFMANN...; Tags: attack, insurance company, modeling, terrorism, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2006-09-11
Business Interruption Insurers Expect 'Ripple Effect' From Terrorist Attack Claims.(Terrorist attacks' impact on insurance industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included): The "ripple effect" of claims related to the recent attacks on the World Trade Center extends well beyond the site of the destroyed buildings, creating far-reaching exposure for some insurers that provide business interruption insurance, ac The "ripple effect" of claims related to the recent ...; Tags: attack, insurance, insurance company, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-24
Did Tech Fail Us In Terrorist Attacks?(Brief Article): On a bright, picture-perfect late summer morning, I popped the moon roof on my Celica, clicked on the radio and headed out on my 45-minute jaunt to National Underwriter's office in Hoboken, N.J., which sits on the banks of the Hudson River opposite l On a...; Tags: airport security, attack, FAA, radio, technology, terrorist attack, World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-24
Risk managers respond ; Crisis triggers backup plans.(World Trade Center terrorist attacks): Employers affected by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center are operating under crisis management plans as they account for employees and struggle to get their operations back on track. In the days following the Sept. 11 crash of two comme Employers affected...; Tags: attack, backup, company, crisis management, phone, Risk Manager, terrorist attack, Verizon Communications Inc., World Trade Center; Research articles 2001-09-17