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  All Hail IBHS: Research Organization Holds First-Ever Indoor Storm

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 20, 2013

  The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety conducted the first-ever indoor hailstorm Feb. 20.

• Environmental Oversight

  By Dave Lenckus  |  February 4, 2013

  Aided by low prices—and large uncovered losses caused by recent events—Environmental carriers and producers see opportunity to expand purchases by new business classes, including health care, higher ed & hospitality

• Cat Modelers Question Increased Thunderstorm Risk

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 6, 2012

  In the aftermath of last year’s record-breaking U.S. thunderstorm losses, risk modelers are scratching their heads to figure out if the country’s storm exposure profile is increasing due to historically inadequate modeling methods or other factors.

• Carriers Gain Comfort Level with Green Coverage

  By Michael P. Voelker  |  March 14, 2012

  Environmental issues and green construction have a few points of intersection in the insurance marketplace. When it comes to risk exposure, green construction techniques—new types of building materials, natural roof coverings, or even indoor water features—have raised concerns about how those components might impact mold, air quality, and other...

• How CPVC Works and Why It Fails

  By Erick Kirker  |  February 29, 2012

  Leak damage can ultimately result in large-loss claims. It is critical to be able to determine if CPVC pipes and fittings were either the direct cause or a contributing factor in a leakage.

• Emerging Markets Create Marine Opportunities

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 13, 2012

  Emerging markets in Brazil, Columbia India and East Asia are creating opportunities for Ocean Marine underwriters.

• Logistical Problems Delay Joplin Rebuild

  By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 2, 2012

  Missouri regulators have cautioned that some insurers will need to extend rebuild deadlines in order to avoid bad-faith accusations and possible legal action.

• Joplin Needs More Time to Rebuild

  By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  November 29, 2011

  Missouri regulators say some insurers will need to extend rebuild deadlines to avoid bad-faith accusations and possible legal action.

• Under Construction or Renovation?

  By Christine G. Barlow  |  August 29, 2011

  There is a solid distinction between a home that is under construction and a home that is being renovated, and that is what determines whether coverage applies.

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  Japan Quake: Industry Begins To Consider Supply Chain Disruption Impact

  By Chad Hemenway and Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 18, 2011

  The global supply chain disruption as a result of the Japan earthquake can be immediately identified. Just type the phrase into your favorite search engine.

• U.S. Cargo Theft At Record Levels

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 24, 2011

  Cargo theft in the United States is on the rise, according to FreightWatch International, with food and drinks surpassing electronics as the most popular target of thieves.

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  U.S. Cargo Theft At Record Levels; N.J. Sees Major Increase

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 19, 2011

  Cargo theft in the United States is on the rise, according to FreightWatch International, with food and drinks surpassing electronics as the most popular target of thieves.

• Broker Acquisitions Continue Busy Pace

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 11, 2011

  Five major property and casualty insurance brokers announced acquisitions recently, continuing the busy pace set at the beginning of the year.

• Brown & Brown purchases Comcover

  By Staff Writer  |  January 5, 2011

  The value of the deal has not been disclosed, but the transaction is expected to close in early January.

• Brown & Brown To Acquire Comcover Insurance Group

  By Staff Writer  |  December 29, 2010

  Brown & Brown, Inc., said it has acquired Comcover Insurance Group, Inc., of Dania, Fla.

• IBHS, PCA Push For Sustainable Construction Building Codes

  By Staff Writer  |  September 20, 2010

  While more than $35 billion in property losses are caused by natural disasters in the U.S. each year, states and municipalities seeking to adopt ordinances that require "green" or "sustainable" construction often overlook disaster-resistance construction.