Editor's Note: Exemption protection

What risks would insurers face without McCarran?

Illinois AG sues Liberty Mutual for alleged bid-rigging

Attorney General Madigan points finger at Boston insurer

Former FEMA director promotes disaster mediation

What challenges do insurers face and is mediation a solution?

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

Survey shows firms looking outside of industry for sales talent

Big 'I' tells agents, federal charter 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

Riding out soft/hard cycles with quality relationships

Relationship building has impact on agents' successes

P/C market takes hold of identity theft solutions

Identify theft issues loom large for insurers, agents

Katrina threatened to paint a dark picture for 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

National Directory of Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Vol. 2

Closing Quote: Why surplus lines reform makes sense in 2006

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