Declarations

10 Years “Unless there’s some Einstein out there that knows something none of us do, the prevailing thought among the researchers is that a good 24-hour forecast of intensity change is a goal, a stretch goal, that might be attainable …

An Increasing Problem “This is increasingly becoming a problem on our lakes and waterways, and it was important that the Legislature step forward with a strong response.” —Oklahoma Sen. Bill Brown, author of Senate Bill 902, which lowers the legal …

National Producer Licensing Need “Throughout the current financial crisis, the state insurance regulatory system continues to show how well it protects both individual consumers and businesses. Although the system has worked effectively to ensure insurer solvency and look after policyholders, …

“We are lucky.” —Warren Buffett, as he addressed thousands of shareholders at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., on May 2. He said insurance, along with utilities, another big business for Berkshire, are sectors “relatively unaffected …

Few Signs “Most risk managers continue to see flat or slightly lower premiums at renewal. The insurance market is still very competitive and, while some insurers are predicting an imminent hard market, there are few signs that rates will rise …

Some Needed Relief “By raising the revenue exemption, small businesses will get some needed relief to help deal with the terrible aftershocks of the economic crisis.” —Texas State Rep. Bill Callegari (Katy) comments on a bill passed by the Texas …

‘We are lucky.’ —Warren Buffett, as he addressed thousands of shareholders at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., on May 2. He said insurance, along with utilities, another big business for Berkshire, are sectors “relatively unaffected …

The Price of Feedom “What else is new; it’s New Jersey. Raise fees, that’s all we do.” —Sean Tomlin, of Millville, New Jersey, commenting on dozens of proposed fee hikes for motor vehicle operators in the Garden State. The Motor …

Column as You See ‘Em “The insurance companies that wrote credit default swaps were happy not to be regulated.” —Comments by Allstate Chief Executive Tom Wilson in a New York Times op-ed column that claimed his company “played only a …

At the Reform Table “There’s no signal. Republicans are at the table on health reform.” —A spokeswoman for the top Finance Committee Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, disputed suggestions that Republicans would not support health care reform judging from …