Agency Management

Earlier this month the property and casualty insurance industry held its annual "love fest" in New York City, honoring its greatest cheerleader, Willis Group Chair and CEO Joseph J. Plumeri.

The debate over whether the major brokerages should be allowed to earn contingency fees for delivering a certain volume or quality of business to carriers raged anew this year after Illinois eased restrictions over the practice.

What were the top-10 property and casualty insurance news stories in 2009? NU Editor Sam Friedman unveils his list and asks readers to weigh in with their picks on his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Legislation extending the National Flood Insurance Program until Feb. 28 has passed Congress on an 88-10 vote.

Healthcare reform legislation viewed as more positive to insurance agents than earlier versions, cleared a critical hurdle in the Senate early this morning, setting the stage for Senate passage as early as Christmas Eve.

Individuals and businesses hosting holiday parties should beware of "Dram Shop Liability" laws in their state, as those individuals and businesses could be held liable for alcohol-related incidents involving their guests.