Willis rejects insurers' alternatives for contingent commissions

CEO Plumeri says 'proposals do not afford a conflict-free environment'

Agent leader vows to defend incentive pay

IIABA's Soto says group will vigorously defend contingent commissions

'Big 3' brokers still feeling effects of Spitzer attack, S&P says

Marsh, Aon, Willis left to tackle earnings fallout, concludes report

Risk managers report total cost of risk continues downward trend

RIMS Benchmark Survey says average cost of risk fell by 9.2%

D&O, workers' comp lead downhill pricing parade

Survey reveals risk managers are benefiting from declines

U.K. survey targets women's view of male drivers' irritating habits

Auto insurer Diamond reports most irritating habit is speeding

Lloyd's report warns of threats from political violence

Fear prevents global business leaders from investing in overseas markets

Marketers say Baby Boomers stay loyal to insurance brand

Boomers switch brands often on products, but not on service

Softening market doesn't leave out E&S as an option

Swett and Crawford CEO says E&S is not just a hard market resource any more

SPECIAL REPORT: The Courage to Compete

An Exclusive Interview with Maurice "Hank" Greenberg From the Target Markets Meeting: his record at AIG, his plans for C.V. Starr, Spitzer, contingent commissions, world leaders, Katrina, Florida's crisis and more

A closer look at risk management for habitational risks

Effective management and maintenance tips to help clients avoid losses

Exclusive Interview with Bob Rusbuldt

Status quo on Capitol Hill may be best

IIABA's leader Bob Rusbuldt hopes Congress does nothing, except on TRIA

The rest of the story: directors and officers for independents

Brokers can help clients greatly mitigate their personal, unlimited liability

SPECIAL REPORT: P/C State Specialists

Exclusive Demotech report on State Specialist Insurers

16th Annual Program Directory, Vol. 1

Are you truly independent?

Agencies view ways to stay on top of the game

BOP evolution warrants a second look

Business policy change dramatically in 20 years

Agents young and old can benefit from bridging the age gap

Young and older agents agree that insurance is a "people" business.

Closing Quote: Where have all the underwriters gone?

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Reduce client services to better compete