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Biggest Buyers Opt-In To Marsh SettlementHalf of those eligible overall cash in on $850 million client restitution fundBy Mark E. RuquetHalf of all eligible ...

IIABA Adopts NewDisclosure Policy OnProducer CompensationBy Mark E. RuquetIn the wake of the brokerage contingency fee scandal, a leading independent agent association adopted a ...

DeLay Woes May Boost TRIA ExtensionCIAB memo cites indicted majority leader as 'major obstacle' on terrorism billBy ARTHUR D. POSTALWashingtonThe legal problems of Rep. ...

Hurricane Rita Adds Billions To Loss TotalsDamages 'minor' compared to Katrina, but latest storm still one of the worst everBy mark e. ruquetWhile under ...

Best Practices Study Puts Spotlight On Top AgenciesSeven top independent agencies were singled out for recognition as the "Top Performing Agency" for each of ...

Hurricanes Katrina, Spitzer Hit InsurersMassive property losses, plus increased D&O liability could harden marketSan FranciscoAlthough the property-casualty market has been softening, a confluence of ...

NAIC Calls For HikesIn 2006 Operating BudgetThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners released a proposed 2006 budget that calls for a nearly 4 percent ...

NAIC Endorses MMC SettlementThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners said it reached a multistate settlement agreement with Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. last week.The ...