E&S/Specialty

Specialty insurer RLI Corp. saw higher earned premiums as it reported 2010 fourth-quarter net income of $40.3 million, a nearly 32 percent increase over the prior year's fourth quarter.

You've got three options if you want to survive in the "new normal" economy: buy, sell or grow organically.

Practice "sprezzatura." By becoming a virtuoso of your business, you can do the hardest parts effortlessly and make the client feel like you are a true artist of insurance and customer service.

The Bermuda insurance market is unlikely to see widespread upward rating pressure over the next 12 to 18 months, according to Fitch Ratings, but individual insurers and reinsurers in this market could see upward pressure with the right strategies.

NU Editors provide forecasts on developments in Washington and market conditions for 2011

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