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During the Workers Comp Institutes 68th Annual Workers Compensation Educational Conference (WCEC) at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida, National Underwriter was pleased to bestow our Excellence in Workers Comp Risk Management Award to Aramark, American Infrastructure and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

The Bad Old Days, as one could call themthe 1980s through the mid-2000srepresented a period of high losses for the aviation industry. Not only were aggregate claims high, but seven of the 10 deadliest aviation disasters occurred during those years.

Risk management or loss-control measures a company can take to mitigate the effects of a terrorist event vary a great deal depending on the geographic location, what you do as a business, and the industry youre in, says Ben Tucker, Head of Terrorism and Political Violence for XL U.S.

Like any long-term relationship, agent/insurer liaisons have their ups and downs. Representatives from both sides show how to improve communication and pave the way to greater profitability.

Small-business entrepreneurs say they are ready to purchase their insurance online, direct from carriers, according to a recent survey.

Al Gorski knows well the exposures that must be considered when overseeing the development of transportation projects. Gorski provides risk consultation for the Orange County Transportation Authoritys freeway and large capital projects, as well as Workers Compensation, loss-control, casualty, property, litigation and risk-financing programs.

A Travelers survey reveals that some 75 percent of leading manufacturers have expanded their products or services in the past year or expect to do so by years end.

After collision, the next-costliest Motor Truck Cargo claims are cargo theft and then fire. Frequent accident claims involve bad-weather collisions with other trucks, cars and guardrails--and rollovers are common.