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NATIONAL COVERAGE
U.S. Judge Rules 'Gig Economy' Driver Is Independent Contractor
Satisfied Independent Agents Are Growth Engines for P/C Carriers: J.D. Power
P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.7 Percent
Special Report: 2018 Agency Salary Survey
Special Report: Why Agencies Need Creativity in Hiring Now More Than Ever
Spotlight: As Boating Season Kicks Off, Help Insureds Prepare
Spotlight: What's Inflating Agribusiness Insurance Costs?
WEST COVERAGE
New Mexico Appeals Court Upholds Ruling in $165M Suit Against FedEx
Fewest Human Interventions for Waymo's Autonomous Car Tests in California
Man Suing Bar Near Oregon University over Freak Finger Injury
Oregon City Tightening Demolition Rules over Lead, Asbestos
Surplus Line Premium Increased by 6.4% Nationwide in 2017
Regulators Cite 4 Employers in Deadly 2017 Explosion in Colorado
IDEA EXCHANGE
Insurance Industry Trends for 2018: A Top 5 Countdown
Minding Your Business: Impact of New Tax Law on Agency Profitability
Closing Quote: Should Compensation Be Tailor-Made?
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