leading news-stands.

The special RIMS (Risk & Insurance Management Society, Inc.) issue is this weekend being ferried to San Diego, California for distribution at the annual RIMS Conference (April 26-May 1), perhaps the largest, and highest profile insurance trade show of the year.

But Bermudians can this week obtain a free copy of the quarterly business publication that details the impetus behind the consolidation in the insurance and reinsurance industry.

The colour magazine also explains how international executives are using the back door approach to be heard in the circles of policy-makers, and are becoming a vocal element in the Island's most significant business lobby.

And if you still don't understand what the big fuss is over EMLICO, you could learn hundreds of millions (and maybe billions) of reasons why the controversy is playing to a captive audience here, in the US and in the UK.

For those who are spending an increasing amount of time on the Internet, there is an article on security and how it is being addressed by people who have much more to hide than emailed love letters.

Also in this issue, popular Ernst & Young accounting partner Gil Tucker explains one of his secrets to success.

The spring issue of The Bottom Line is available today.