A year later: La. updates Katrina claims figures

Losses total more than $14.5 billion

Agent groups denounce compensation agreements

IIAT, IIAO say settlements will harm agents

Number of teen smokers down in Okla.

School programs, statewide anti-smoking stance helping

Republic to merge with Delek Capital

Subsidiary of Israeli conglomerate acquires Dallas-based insurer

Texas workers' comp system change a 'major overhaul'

There is no 'magic fairy' for reform, Betts says

The Commissioners: Louisiana's Jim Donelon

State focused on recovery and keeping a healthy market

Study hits states without helmet laws

Not wearing helmet contributes to death and injury rates

U.S. traffic deaths on rise

Fatalities reach highest level since 1990

Premiums remain flat in second quarter

But property premiums on upswing in hurricane regions

Guy Carpenter report examines impact of nanotechnology

Breakthrough carries both risks and potential rewards

Study urges better efforts to prevent teen worker injuries

Safety programs can significantly reduce injuries

Drain on coastal population after the hurricanes

Study notes that people may have left permanently

Surplus lines professionals are taking care of business

NAPSLO president says education, regulation top the list

Surplus lines designation gets a face lift

Curriculum may be a good fit for retailers as well

Know thyself; insure thyself

E&O: an essential part of doing business

Closer Look: Medical Transportation

Putting the brakes on paratransit operator losses

Spotlight: Surety Bonds

Understanding the surety process

SPECIAL REPORT: Excess & Surplus Lines

Competition hits the surplus lines industry

Understanding real estate-related risks

Changing market means evolving exposures

Hurricanes spawn legislation, bulletins in La. and Miss.

Claims issues, notice and agent education all affected by rulemaking

Workplace deaths rise in Arkansas, Oklahoma and

Texas in 2005 Louisiana sees lower fatality rate

First post-Katrina court decision a victory for insurers

Leonard v. Nationwide decision breaks no new legal ground

IJ's Premier Education and Training Directory

Cultivating a management mentality

Outsourcing, capital growth, capacity keys issues

Minding Your Business

Deal makers and deal breakers

Employers, employees benefit from investment in learning

Educated professionals enhance profitability

Study finds disaster preparedness lacking

Critical measures being overlooked in private sector programs

Court shows judicial restraint with asbestos decision

Mich. ruling expected to help end practice of bundling cases