Inside This Issue
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Commercial Lines Pricing Jumps 6% in Q2: Towers Watson
Closer Look: Know the Details When Insuring Cargo
Closer Look: Why Cargo Security Should Be On Every Business' To-Do List
Special Report: America's Best Independent Agencies to Work For 2012
Best Overall: Bryan Insurance
Best in the West: Meyer & Cook Insurance Agency
Best in the South Central: Walker Myers Insurance & Risk Management
Best in the Southeast: Herbie Wiles Insurance
Best in the Midwest: Hausmann Johnson Insurance
Best in the East: American Insurance Services Agency
Low Interest Rates: Ongoing Problem for the Re/insurance Industry
2012 Professional Liability Directory
EAST COVERAGE
Travelers CEO Fishman: Rate Hikes Continuing
Government No Longer Majority Owner of AIG
ACE Accuses OneBeacon of Poaching Employees
Delaware Commissioner Wins Democratic Primary
Conn. WCC Highlights Upgrades, Shortened Backlogs
Hallmark Specialty Ordered to Pay Over Penn. Turnpike Spill
Former N.J. School Chief Heads to Prison
New Fire Safety Rule Takes Effect in Massachusetts
N.Y. WC Assessments Remain Highest in Nation
N.J. Probes Workers Comp TPAs' Side Deals With Vendors
N.J. Workers' Comp Division Proposes Benefit Increase
IDEA EXCHANGE
Growing Your Property Casualty Agency: Shulman
The Competitive Advantage: Burand
Closing Quote: Dave Coons
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