California discussing sale of state workers' comp carrier

Idea is one proposal being floated to balance state budget

Nationwide cuts 204 jobs in Oregon

Company to retain 300 agents in Portland area

Nevada insurance regulator to retire

National search being conducted for replacement

Colorado bill would boost penalties for poor carrier conduct

Industry associations say bill expands "bad faith" liability

Montana State Fund says workers' comp rates to drop next year

Second year in row for rate reduction

Colorado bill gives regulator authority to demand insurance compensation

Commissioner can demand compensation for wronged customers

State Farm files rate increase request in California

Company wants to raise homeowners, renters and condo rates 6.9 percent

Insurance industry celebrates women's achievements

NAIW Week runs May 18-24

California forecasts stability in workers' comp insurance market

First time in six years interim pure premium rate advisory not issued

Insurers expected to halt new business in Nevada

Earthquakes put the brakes on new coverages

Experts say potential for Arizona wildfires extreme

Fire risk highest it's been in April in past 23 years

Insurers boost California economy by $27.3 billion

Industry accounts for 300,000 jobs in state

California may boost payouts to workers injured on the job

State considers 16 percent increase in disability payments

U.S. insurers face uphill battle to alter foreign insurers' tax break

Coalition quietly lobbies Congress, but is not successful at securing legislation

Supreme Court weighs insurer's conflict of interest

Washington Report: Senate rejects adding wind coverage to flood insurance program

Washington Report: Congress: Civilians working in war zones face claims hurdles

Nine catastrophes to cost P/C insurers $3 billion in 1Q

Seven caused by damaging wind, large hail, flooding and tornadoes

International Report: 1Q earnings gone with the credit crunch

Execs say more can be done to attract new talent

They also say an agent's role as trusted advisor solidifies their place in the market

Spotlight: Inland Marine/Transportation/Cargo

Insurance industry: One cog in the cargo theft prevention machine

Closer Look: Restaurants and Bars

Cafeterias cooking up explosive sales, expansion in restaurant market

SPECIAL REPORT: Workers' Compensation

In short-term, workers' compensation outlook is positive

SPECIAL REPORT: Workers' Compensation

Injury hotspots from coast to coast

2008 Workers' Comp Directory

Suhr Risk Services: Driven to excel

Strategic client reduction helps company provide concierge level of service

Spotlight: Transportation

Trucking under the influence; Number of drug and alcohol abusing truckers unknown

Defense Base Act: Doing business out side the box

Need for workers' comp coverage for contractors involved in U.S.-funded projects increasing

Tips to reduce workplace risk

Risk managers share best practices to improve safety, control losses

Survey: Small businesses don't understand dollars spent on workers' comp

Some companies can't even name their carrier

Industry innovation necessary for growth

New products, services can help companies weather the recession

Planning ahead can help reduce telecommuting workers' comp exposures

Thorough telecommuting policy can help employers avoid losses and increase productivity

Growing Your Property Casualty Agency

The pros and cons of producer compensation methods

Closing Quote: Small business customers depend on agents' expertise

Agent-initiated education process can build stronger loyalty between small businesses and their agencies