XXXX=N.C. among states with worst traffic;

S.C. offers among best roads

Across the U.S., traffic congestion worsens

U.S. P/C insurers' paid $2.1 billion for 2nd quarter cats

Losses resulting from a total of six catastrophes in 25 states

Federal court to hear Nationwide's Miss. storm surge appeal

Outcome could set precedent for others

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The Russians aren't coming

Global firefighter says special Russian plane could put out wildfires but U.S. Fire Service won't approve its use

Bermuda shorted as re captives form onshore

Aon report says Vt. leads Hawaii, N.Y., Ariz. and S.C.

Brickstreet Mutual makes good on fst payment to state

West Va. comp writer pays $5.8 million note

Supreme Court raises bar for securities lawsuits

Could mean early dismissal of more securities lawsuits

Tenn. tightens leash on dog owners

Tougher penalties for owners or sitters whose pets inflict injury

Despite firefighting prowess, the Russians aren't coming

Expert says Russian plane could save lives and property but U.S. won't approve it

Spotlight: Market Survey

Top 25 P/C insurer premium gainers

Fla. halts destruction of old records

CFO orders retention of insurance complaints archives

Fla. workers' comp trust coffers oveflow

State orders 50% cut in insurer assessments

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Creatively communicate with your carriers

N.C. braces for surge in flood rates

Lawmakers weigh revising building code to lower rates

Carrier Watch

Commercial lines insurers stocks up; M&A activity steady

SPECIAL REPORT: Excess and Surplus

Building the case for excess casualty coverage

U.S. promises stricter mine inspections

Vow comes following reports on West Va. mine tragedies

SPECIAL REPORT: Excess and Surplus

Congress gets serious about surplus lines insurance reform. But some think it's not the answer as currently drafted

Closing Quote:

The right policy at the right time

Industry backs terrorism insurance

But not all agree with nuclear-biologicalchemical-radioactive mandate

FBI data mining targets ide insurance fraud suspects

ID thefts, real estate transactions, car accidents all searched by government

SPECIAL REPORT: 2007 Guide to

Excess, Surplus & Specialty Markets, Vol. II

Control experience modification factor, before it controls you

Moving employers to take the right steps to reduce experience mod factors

Identity theft cases limited

GAO reports says evidence of subsequent ID theft after security breaches is "limited"

P/C overall profitability slips slightly

Weakest 1st quarter growth since1992

How to make tough product lty accounts easier to write

The claims made policy can help