Contractors & Builders; Long-Term Healthcare Liability; Top Personal Lines Retail Agencies

In this Issue

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Elections Stir Up Political Mix in Midwest
Republicans made big gains across the United States - and the Midwest...
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North Dakota Agent Pleads Guilty, Loses License, Now on Probation
A North Dakota insurance agent has pleaded guilty to conning a Grand...
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It Figures
$2.4 Billion American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported a net...
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Inside the Disaster Blaster
Industry's $40M Research Center May Someday Lead to Lower Catastrophe...
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Bond Insurer Ambac Files for Bankruptcy
Ambac Financial Group Inc., which was the second-largest U.S. bond...
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Business Moves
Ohio Mutual, Casco Indemnity Ohio Mutual Insurance Group (OMIG)...
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Declarations
Too Long to Wait "Four years is too long a period to wait when you...
People & Places
People
Privately held insurance broker Lockton Companies expanded its St....
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Fireman’s Fund Ready to Rally
Company Progressing on Mass Market Strategy Fireman's Fund's...
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The ‘Secrets of the Ancients’
How Insurance Companies Can Live to Be 100 and Beyond Companies that...
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Be a Crocodile
Keeping up with technology can be mind-boggling, even if you're not...

National Coverage

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Big ‘I’ Gives $1.7M to Shape New Congress
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the...
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Commercial Lines Capacity 'Remains Plentiful' Underwriting capacity...
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Survey: Private Firms Expect Growth, Employee Theft and Data Breach
Nearly half (44 percent) of private company executives expect their...
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Lloyd’s New Director of North America, McGovern, Navigates Turbulent Waters
Addressing Changes in EU and U.S. Regulations; North American Lloyd's...
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Reporting Firms Face Risks as U.S. Cracks Down on Medicare, Medicaid Costs
New Insurance Products Cover Risks Created by New Laws and...
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Sore Losers Don’t Always Win
Project Engineer Defeats Suit Brought by Unsuccessful Bidder The...
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Growth, Stability and Changes in Store for Long Term Care Market
With the first of 77 million baby boomers nearing retirement age in...
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Why Cash Flow Outweighs Profits in a Tough Economy
Simple Steps to Improve Agency Cash Flow Cash flow today is probably...
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Insurance and Going Green
What to Know About Green Commercial Building Insurance Read the news...
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Guess Who’s Coming to Washington?
It's a long way from Main Street America to Capitol Hill, a distance...
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M&A Activity Heats Up
The Race to the Finish Line Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity...
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Seniors in Assisted Living Facilities Lack Personal Liability Insurance
New Product Offers Coverage for Dogs, Scooters and More Senior...
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U.S. Fights Against Health Care Fraud
The Fight Against Health Care Fraud Affects More Than Reporting Firm...
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Use Digital Marketing to Attract Smart Young Producers
Young Hires Serve as Both Teachers and Student In one way, today's...
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Personal Lines Leaders
About the Personal Lines Leaders: The 2010 Personal Lines Leaders in...
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New Markets
The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of...