Mass. Fair Plan plays catch up on reinsurance, rates

Final rates will rise most on Cape Cod

Albany adjourns with business unfinished

N.Y. lawmakers barely addressed insurance concerns

Virginia targets vicious dogs

Lawmakers also crack down on underage drinking

Maryland serves up stricter alcohol awareness

Bartenders must train for 3-hours minimum and pass state test

Stock option timing scandal to be felt in D&O insurance

Companies linked to controversy may see rates spike at renewal

Agency compensation based on organic growth, profitability and retention

Survey shows firms looking outside of industry for sales talent

Big 'I' exec tells agents federal charter is a 'recipe for disaster'

Outcome to play a big role in the future of independent agencies

P/C industry posts record 1Q profits

Net gain on underwriting rose nearly 21 percent

Katrina threatened a dark picture for fine art insurer

Proactive measures helped New Orleans museum survive

Regulators may scrap full collateral requirements

Change could prompt 'alien' reinsurers to write more U.S. business

Keeping afloat with flood insurance resources

FloodSmart.gov provides easy way for agents to stay up-to-date

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Boston's Big Dig tragedy expected to spawn litigation

Designers, managers, contractors subcontractors - all will be targeted

N.Y. workers comp hike nixed; anti-fraud efforts hit

Officials claim industry lax in fight against fraud

The Pennsylvania floods

More than 500 homes destroyed in most recent deluge

Carrier Watch

Strong earnings keep insurers' stock prices stable

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Getting your commercial producers to prospect

International Commentary

Insurance and the World Trade Organization negotiations

Closing Quote: N.J. auto restrictions: a troubling turn