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• R&O Insurance Executives: Cautiously Optimistic

  By Laura Mazzuca Toops, AA&B editor  |  December 1, 2011

  Ongoing economic uncertainty, weak investments and a spate of record-breaking catastrophes made 2011 challenging for most insurers. But executives are hopeful that firming prices, a history of success in selected markets and a little luck could make 2012 the insurance industry’s turnaround year.

• Addressing Environmental Risks Key To Successful M&As, ACE Says

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 13, 2011

  Any number of risks can doom a merger or acquisition, including the often hidden exposure of environmental risks, such as underground storage tanks, according to an industry white paper.

• Insurance E-billing Practices Slow to Take Hold: Ward Group Study

  By Staff Writer  |  December 9, 2010

  Ward Group, a provider of benchmarking and research studies to the insurance industry, recently published its findings from a study of billing and collections practices for insurance companies and identified several notable payment trends.

• Speaking Of: Environmental Forensics

  By Eric Gilkey, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 1, 2010

  We discuss how forensic experts are assisting with the oil spill, what certifications experts should hold, and misconceptions about their role.