State Farm wants proof of occupancy

Notice sent to 6,000 La. policyholders

Okla. lawmakers return money

Donations linked to associate of convicted former commissioner

Okla. bill would put DUI, DWI on licenses

Aim is to reduce alcohol-related deaths

La. distributes incentive grants

5 carriers receive $29 million

Judge sanctions Texas Mutual

Carrier said it will appeal

La. department chief of staff resigns

'Difference in philosophy' said to be the cause

Are men better prepared for disaster than women?

Survey finds men think they are

Crime rates decline nationwide in 2007

Property, violent crime down in most areas

Consumer group claims insurers over charge, underpay policyholders

Insurers defend profits, deny allegations

Despite woes, biggest insurance brokers still make the grade

Fitch reports leaner, more transparent brokers are better than before

Supreme Court limits investors' securities lawsuits

Some view Stoneridge ruling as another setback for U.S. investors

ISO: Insurers to pay $6.5 billion in '07 for cat claims

4Q losses total $1.7 billion with just four catastrophes

Lloyd's defends insurers against 'spoilsport' image

Insurers should 'blow their own trumpet' to combat concerns

Executives see only moderate growth for P/C industry in 2008

But outlook could quickly change if natural catastrophes strike

Regulators address the politics of underwriting

Education, credit scoring are hot button issues

European risk managers, industry face new, not so new challenges

Importance of risk management continues to grow in global business

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Employers should evaluate testing procedures

EEOC issues fact sheet to help employers eliminate bias

Agents mind your Es & Os

Quality agents have a better chance of over coming E&O catastrophes

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

Setting and tracking goals for producers

Carrier Watch

Commercial insurers' stocks flat in 2007; M&As heat up

Up in smoke no more

States push 'fire safe' cigarettes to decrease residential fires

Legal Beat: La.'s Valued Policy Law

Is it opening doors for hurricane claims?

Continuing education serves a positive purpose

Raises bar on public perception of insurance industry

Closing Quote: Crisis plans

Creating one is just the beginning