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February 2001's Cover Story?? 
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Insurance tax battle: The war of the loophole 

Although a handful of US insurers failed last year in their attempt to make 
rivals owned by offshore parents pay more tax, they have vowed to fight on. 
They are confident of victory. Simon Challis looks at the loophole that is 
tying politicians and businessmen in knots.

http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=975 

February 2001's This Issue Features 

ACE's INA gamble: Duperreault's risky bet 

ACE took a very big risk when it acquired the property/casualty operations of 
Cigna back in July 1999. So far, the gamble appears to have paid off, but can 
ACE keep it up? 

http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=976 

Captives: Havens from a hard market 
http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=977 

Bermudian performance survey: Bermuda marches again 
http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=978 

OECD Initiative: Fighting spirit 
http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=979 

Profile: Stockton Re - Widening the net 
http://www.reactionsnet.com/viewStory.asp?id=980 

Plus all this month's biggest stories 

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For your conference diary 

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New World Old World 

Risks have changed - 15-16 March, 2001, Berkeley Court hotel, Dublin, Ireland 

The @ revolution is driving changes in the business practice of buyers, 
service providers and providers of risk finance.? What are the key 
practitioners doing and what are the implications?? Dublin 2001 will explore 
the emerging new dimensions of risk financing, the threats and opportunities 
and present practical strategies for addressing these issues.

For a programme and registration form contact Hannah Bassally on:? +44 20 
8895 3258 or e-mail: bassalh@towers.com. 

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Don't miss IASA 2001!? IASA is recognized as one of the premier providers of 
insurance industry education.? And, IASA's Annual Educational Conference and 
Business Show is one of the most important industry conferences of the year.

During June 3 - 6, 2001, choose from over 100 educational sessions, meet more 
than 200 exhibiting companies, and network with 4,000 of your industry 
colleagues. Earn CPE credits, learn about new technologies and hear from 
industry experts. Register today at www.iasa.org!? Or, for more information, 
call (919) 489-0991. We hope to see "y'all" in San Antonio, Texas during IASA 
2001!

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Weather Derivatives and Risk Management 
April 2-4, 2001, London Crowne Plaza, St James 

This two-day Weather risk management conference and half-day workshop on 
Valuation of weather derivatives organised by Euromoney Energy Events, in 
association with Weather Risk Advisory, will bring together the most 
experienced decision-makers in the weather risk market, and will give 
delegates a thorough education on the use of weather products.

To find out more; 
E mail: mailto:energyevents@euromoneyplc.com? Online: 
www.coaltransconferences 

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* PLUS! *? Industry Publications - Read the Executive Summaries Online! 

Reinsurance 4th Edition - The definitive Industry-Standard Textbook 
https://ecommerce.waterside.net/reactions/Reins_Fourth.asp 

@Risk - Internet & E-commerce Insurance and Reinsurance Legal Issues 
https://ecommerce.waterside.net/reactions/Risk.asp 

Insurance Risk Securitisation - A Guide for Issuers and Investors 
https://ecommerce.waterside.net/reactions/books.asp 

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