Even after one major carrier's exit and high-risk, headline-making exposures, insurer appetite remains strong in the environmental market.

NAPSLO identifies the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act as its No. 1 priority.

NAPSLO officials continue to push action on Flood insurance bill, but its fate may depend on the national election in November.

While pricing remains competitive, the Surplus Lines market thrives on specialized expertise and well-crafted coverage.

As long as regulators and securities action filings remain active, underwriters are willing to compete in this line. Price wars show no sign of letting up as attractive loss ratios lure new players.

Safety is at an all-time high, but so are product recalls. How are businesses and insurers responding?

In the age of mass media and mega insurance events, the industry has had a staunch advocate in I.I.I.s Hartwig. He shares his thoughts with PC360 as he moves on to academia.

The observed deterioration may be more a result of weather events in the quarter than a sign of where the industry is heading.