The Relative Calm

Industry Insiders Credit Risk Management for Minimizing Recession's Impact

Reinsurers Seem Ready to Flex Muscles

Predict Prices Should Increase by Double-Digits

International Coverage

Hope, Straight Talk and Despair Amid the Ruins

SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Salary Survey

Agencies Trim Payrolls and Raises

Spotlight: Agribusiness/Farm and Ranch

Top 5 Insurance Issues for Farmers in a Soft Economy

Closer Look: Boats and Marinas

5 Solutions for Marine Clients in Today's Challenging Times

Closer Look: Boats and Marinas

Marine Broker, Carrier Share Views on the Market

Budget-Friendly Ideas to Retain Your Top Performers

Career Development, Mentors and Flexible Schedules Can Help

Valuing the Deal: It's What You Keep that Matters

Hard Costs, Holdbacks and Soft Costs Impact Every Deal

Securities Lawsuit Filings Are Up

So What About D&O Pricing?

Understanding the Appraisal Process

The Appraisal Process is Different From an Arbitration

Closing Quote: Implications of the 2008 Farm Bill

Could Reduce Agent Commissions, But Create New Insurance Categories

Opening Note

Business Moves

People

MyNewMarkets

Utah Considers Cell Phone Ban

Bill Would Prohibit Texting, E-mailing While Driving

Oregon Bill Evaluates Merits of Re-Rating Insurance/Credit Score

Would Prohibit Raising Premium Based on Re-Rating

New Mexico Aims to Limit Space Flight Liability

Participants Would Consent to Risks

Washington Considers Pay-As-You-Drive System

Insurance Premiums Could Consider Annual Miles Driven

Wyoming Introduces Workers' Comp Legislation

Oil and Gas Operators Could Be Liable for Own Negligence on Their Job Sites

Colorado Casualty Introduces Workers' Comp in Nevada

Coverage Now Available in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah

Employers Holdings Reducing Staff By 14%

Company Consolidates Corporate Activities in Reno, Nev.

Operational Efficiency Should be Priority No. 3 for Agency Managers

The Hartford's Juan Andrade on Managing During Difficult Times

Mercury Insurance's George Joseph on Opportunities for Agents

Independent Agents Will Always Have a Future