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Insurers continue to invest in packaged insurance software solutions despite the poor economy, with deal flow actually improving as carriers look to cut expenses and keep up with the competition, a new study reveals.

With U.S. property and casualty insurance rates falling 4 percent in October 2010, the industry may be experiencing a "new normal" in terms of market conditions, according to an executive.

As the population of "baby boomers" born between 1946 and 1964 heads closer to retirement, many face the reality that their years of hard work have not provided enough for a comfortable retirement.

Election Day was a good one for the property and casualty insurance industry, with the results boding well for many industry initiatives and concerns.

Midwest Employers Casualty Company, a St. Louis, Mo.-based excess workers' compensation insurance carrier, announced the appointment of Tom Lentz as vice president, chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Labor costs are high and only getting higher. With the recession having taken its toll on your newest and least skilled performers, now is a great time to improve labor output.