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    2010

  • 1st Quarter
      Issue No. 51
      • American Exports Are Vital To Economic Growth And Stability
      • To Enhance Communications, Great American Announces Its "Agent Portal"
      • Great American's New Thermal Imaging Services Can Reveal Risks Before They Become Costly

  • 2nd Quarter
      Issue No. 52
      • Although Tensions Mount, The U.S. And China Must Cooperate
      • Coast Guard Inspections Of Towing Vessels
      • U.S. Manufacturers Are Adapting To Today's New Economic Realities


    • 2009

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 47
        • Economic Crisis Has Little Impact on Property & Casualty Insurance Sector
        • Great American Ocean Marine Expands Globally
        • Continual Employees Education Is Good Business

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 48
        • China's New Global Status Is Gaining Attention
        • Great American Ocean Marine Now Offers Workers' Compensation Insurance
        • Is Protectionism Raising its Head?

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 49
        • American Capitalism, Character And Constitution Are Key to Our Success
        • The Great American Craft-Master Policy Has Been Improved
        • The Growing Challenge to U.S. Manufacturers

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 50
        • Where to Look For Corporate Growth In 2010 and Beyond
        • Our New Vessel General Permit Policy Helps Manage Risks In A Changing Environment
        • Twenty Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall



      2008

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 43
        • The Buck Stops Where?
        • MyBilling Offers Greater Flexibility to Insured Customers and Agents
        • U.S. Customs and Border Protection Is Proposing New 10+2 Rule

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 44
        • North American Competitiveness Hinges On Continued Integration
        • MyFile Will Boost Efficiencies
        • Treaty Bans Use Of TBT

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 45
        • Shifting Chinese Trends are Forcing American Companies to Adapt
        • The Great American Pollution Policy Advantage
        • Trade Policy and the Next Congress

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 46
        • Secure Your Foreign Receivables as Risks Rise
        • Piers, Docks and Wharfingers
        • Canadian Market Provides Opportunity




      2007

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 39
        • Cargo Security Reality Check
        • Renowned Great American Cargo Policy Gets Better
        • Poland: A Growing Country in Transition

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 40
        • Dangerous Cargo - An Explosive Issue
        • Great American Introduces Storage Tank Policy
        • The China-Mexico-U.S. Puzzle

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 41
        • Development of "Smart Container" Progresses Slowly
        • Great American's Marine Commercial Liability Policy - The Perfect Combination
        • Vietnam: The 150th Member of the WTO

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 42
        • Tainted Imports Have Raised the Stakes for Importers
        • Great American's Ocean Marine Terminal Operator's Program is the TOPs!
        • A Central American Snapshot




      2006

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 35
        • Waterways vs. Highways - Is Short Sea Shipping the Solution to Freight Congestion?
        • Great American Offers New Marina Composite Policy
        • More Supply Chains Adopting RFID

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 36
        • Coast Guard Issues New Marine Incident Rules - Operators Face Additional Reporting and Alcohol Testing Requirements
        • Craft-Master Policy an Industry Original
        • India Has Come of Age - This Up and Coming Market Deserves Attention

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 37
        • Oil Spill Liabilities Rise Dramatically -
          Long-Awaited Increases Higher Than Many Expected 
        • Great American's Marine Employer - Liability Coverage Offers Extra Protection 
        • Russian Economy Projected To Become 6th Largest - But Major Obstacles Remain

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 38
        • Transportation Worker I.D. a Tough Fit
        • Great American's Pollution Cleanup Coverage: More than Just Insurance 
        • Is Austrailia Part of Your 2007 Global Plan?




    • 2005

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 31
        • After the Tsunami - Southeast Asia's Future Looks Bright
        • Federal ID Card Will Boost Security?Just Not Anytime Soon
        • States Urged To Make Boating Safer

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 32
        • A Crack in OPA's Hull?
        • Nontank Vessels Must Also Be Spill-Ready
        • Passengers & Alcohol: A Deadly Mix

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 33
        • China: Land of Opportunity... and Risk
        • Coast Guard Weighs Towboat Inspections, Safety
        • Legislative Update: 109th Congress

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 34
        • Hurricanes' Wrath Still Being Felt
        • Maritime System Works toward Recovery
        • Security Standards Go Global




      2004

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 27
        • Small Boat Operators Feel the Effects of Maritime Security
        • Mature Technologies, New Research Move Smart Containers Closer to Reality

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 28
        • European Union Admits 10 New Members
        • One Size Doesn't Fit All in Handling and Storing Boats
        • Managing Crew Endurance Takes Time But Reaps Big Safety Gains

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 29
        • Ireland: The Celtic Tiger that Offers Much Opportunity
        • Ballast Water Management
        • Carbon Monoxide Dangers Widespread But Preventable

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 30
        • Italian Trade and Investment Growing
        • OSHA Targets Shipyard Fire Risk
        • Bridge Safety Again in Public Eye



      2003

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 23
        • The U.S. - Chili Free Trade Agreement
        • 24-Hour Manifest Rule Gets Into Full Swing

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 24
        • Analysis Shows Many Benefits Come to Globally-Engaged Companies
        • Training and Skill are the Best Insurance Against Downstreaming Accidents
        • Port Security Effectiveness Under Review

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 25
        • Is China Part of Your '04 Strategic Plan?
        • High Seas Shipping Becomes More Dangerous: How to Protect Yourself
        • Marina Pollution Prevention and Control

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 26
        • Free Trade with Central America
        • Final Security Rules Require Billions in Investment



      2002

    • 1st Quarter
        Issue No. 19
        • Selecting Export Markets Doesn't Have to be Difficult
        • The Port and Maritime Security Act May Have Implications for Your Business
        • Hot Work and Combined Spaces Safety - What You Need to Know

    • 2nd Quarter
        Issue No. 20
        • Understand Country Risk Before Doing Business Overseas
        • E-Filing Now Available for Certificates of Financial Responsibility
        • OSHA Standards Now Applicable on Uninspected Vessels

    • 3rd Quarter
        Issue No. 21
        • The Long-Term Impact of September 11, 2001
        • The European Union is Expanding - How Will This Affect Your Business?
        • Claims Data Warehouse Offers Greater Service

    • 4th Quarter
        Issue No. 22
        • Shifts in the Value of the U.S. Dollar - The Impact on Your Business
        • The Changing Face of Maritime Security - What Does it Mean for Your Business?