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Managed Care July 2004 John Carroll	Going for Brokers: Spitzer Rides Again The noted and newsworthy attorney general of New York is taking aim at some of the biggest middlemen in the insurance business.
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The Motley Fool October 15, 2004 Bill Mann	No Better Than Two-Bit Hustlers Marsh & McLennan's expertise apparently included convincing clients to overpay for insurance.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2004 Rogene Calvet	Is Marsh Ringing the Value Bell? Does a troubled global insurer offer a buying opportunity?
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Insurance & Technology March 18, 2005 Wendy Toth	Whose Side Are You On? The shift in the business model, the study reports, creates an opportunity for insurers to connect with buyers directly.
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The Motley Fool November 17, 2004 Bill Mann	Roses in the Pig Sty Whenever an entire industry is beset by scandal, look for the participants who are clean to find companies that are trading below their intrinsic values.
BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Marcia Vickers	The Secret World of Marsh Mac CEO Jeff Greenberg presides over the arrogant and tight-lipped culture of Marsh & McLennan, where conflicts of interest abound. There's more trouble coming from Eliot Spitzer for the world's largest insurance broker.
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Registered Rep. December 1, 2004 Erin Schulte	Buying Insurance Eliot Spitzer has gone on the warpath again, this time against insurance companies, leaving their stocks wounded --- some critically --- along the trail.
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Registered Rep. April 28, 2003 Will Leitch	Historic Settlement Doesn't Target Brokers -- But You're Hardly Home Free Now that the Wall Street global settlement is official, brokers might be inclined to heave a sigh of relief. Don't. While the settlement will have a lasting impact on the brokerage industry, brokers have been unscathed by the Spitzer investigations -- so far.
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Managed Care February 2004	Overall, a good climate in 2004 Operating performance is expected to be strong this year, thanks to moderating medical costs and rate increases that are forecast to run between 10 percent and 12 percent, on average.
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Managed Care July 2004	Premium Hikes Slow As Plans Seek Members The opening murmurs in negotiations between health plans and large employers have been heard. Insurers are expected to seek an average 13.7 percent hike in premiums in 2005, according to a survey of 160 large employers.
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BusinessWeek January 12, 2004	A White Knight For Mutual-Fund Investors No mutual-fund executive wants to get a phone call from Eliot Spitzer these days.
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InternetNews March 23, 2006 David Miller	N.Y. AG Takes on Privacy Fight With Gratis New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has filed suit against Web site operator Gratis Internet over personal information.
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