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2002: Capitalism At Its Best (And Worst)Prediction: 2002 will be better than 2001 for insurers. With a combined ratio this year expected to top 120, ...

Sept. 11 Impact Affects Agency M&A Opportunities The tragic events of Sept. 11 accelerated changes in the insurance business that had begun months earlier. Increases ...

Virtual Meetings Offer Real BenefitsIt was not very long ago that video conferencing technology became available and everyone anticipated a steep decline in business travel. ...

Calif. WC Reform Faces Uncertain FutureA possible ballot initiative or a new legislative offering are viewed as possible scenarios following California Gov. Gray Davis veto ...

Independent Agent Groups SueTo Overturn OCC Va. Bank Ruling Washington Two insurance agent groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of the ...

Terrorism Insurance Loan Program Clears CommitteeWashington The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has approved a terrorism insurance assistance plan based on federal loans that private ...

Terrorism Attack WorsensIndustry Talent Crunch New Orleans The "single biggest issue" facing the insurance business today is a shortage of intellectual capital--a problem exacerbated by ...

Tech Lawsuits, Insurance Costs EscalateAs Does Cost Of Doing NothingMedical malpractice is huge. Total national costs can run from $17 billion to $29 billion a ...