In case you havent heard, weverelaunched the National Underwriter Web site under a newURL–www.Property-Casualty.com–completewith enhanced, multimedia options designed to give readers moreopportunities to access our content and offer feedback on the newsof the day.

If you thinkthatnew URL is familiar, you are correct! It used to serve as thehome of this blog before I moved to this newURL.

Our home page isstill anchored by NUs most popular Web featurethe NU Online NewsService–with multiple breaking stories posted throughout the day.(Readers are encouraged to sign up for NUs daily e-newsletter onour home page, which provides links to the prior days news stories.An RSS feed is available as well.)

However, there area number of additional features and functions designed to enhancethe readers experience, including:

Two newblogsAssistant Managing Editor Caroline McDonalds No Risk Zone,at www.noriskzone.com,targeted at the risk management and alternative risk-transfercommunity, along with Agent For Change, by Laura Mazzuca Toops,Editor of NUs sister publication, American Agent & Broker,at www.agent-for-change.com.

A weekly poll willbe posted online to gauge reader sentiment on critical issueschallenging the industry.

Most Read Storiesare highlighted so that readers know what news their colleagues aremost interested in that particular day, and to alert you toimportant developments you may have missed.

A series ofpodcasts will be regularly posted, featuring interviews withindustry leaders by the staff of NU and American Agent &Broker, as well as audio commentaries from NUs editors, includingyours truly.

Links to recentwebinars on hot industry topics are also provided.

Readers may commenton all NU articles posted on the Web site for the first time, andcan share the articles with their friends on Facebook and a host ofother social networking sites.

Niche contenttargeted to specific markets and readerships is also posted onindividual Channels on the Web site, under the headings:Agent/Broker, Commercial Insurance/Reinsurance, E&S/SpecialtyMarkets, International, Personal Insurance, Risk Management,Regulation/Legislation and Technology.

A series of NUExclusives is provided, offering access to a number of proprietaryreports–including risk manager compensation and the top stories ofthe year, as well as profiles of NU award-winning commercialinsurance agencies, workers' comp risk management programs andagency technology leaders.

An extensiveIndustry Calendar is offered, where readers can both check on theleading conferences, conventions and seminars, as well as posttheir own events.

Were especiallyexcited about the new opportunities to allow greater interactionwith readers via our relaunched Web site, and we urge all of you totell us whats on your minds.

Our publisher,Chris Luke, said that “it was time for an updated look and feel toour online brand. He added that the new site remains focused ondelivering news and putting industry developments into perspectivein a timely way, while also embracing the latest technologytools.

We've added moreplaces for our readers to interact with our team of editors, andour advertisers will benefit from the new sponsorship opportunitiesdesigned to give each more exposure than ever before, Mr. Lukeadded.

So, what are youwaiting for? Check out NUs new Web site at www.Property-Casualty.comandsend me your critique. I look forward to hearing fromyou.