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• The Long, Lethal Shadow of Asbestos

  By Ben Berkowitz, Reuters  |  May 11, 2012

  As anyone in the United States with a TV or Internet connection probably knows, lawyers want you if you've been exposed to asbestos, and they're paying to get you.

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  Top 10 Best Insurance Headquarters

  By Caterina Pontoriero, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 8, 2012

  Insurance companies call some of the most stunning pieces of architecture their home. Here are our picks for the top 10 best insurance headquarters, and make sure to vote for your favorite in the poll.

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  Insurers Face New Regulation from Federal Reserve

  By Elizabeth Festa, Arthur D. Postal PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 3, 2012

  Insurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.

• As Older Agents Try to Adapt, Younger Agents Want to Be Heard

  By Mark E. Ruquet  |  May 3, 2012

  The aging ranks of producers trying to develop succession strategies and adapt to new, ever-evolving sales tools remains a top concern among the agent and broker community, says the chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA).

• Progressive Files Patent Suit Against Hartford, State Farm

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 2, 2012

  Progressive Corp. has filed separate patent-infringement lawsuits against Hartford Financial Services and State Farm over usage-based-auto insurance.

• IIABA Chairman Talks Up Association’s Value in Face of Challenges

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 30, 2012

  At a time when technology has eroded the security agents and brokers have known in their traditional business model, membership in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America remains a valuable beacon for future opportunity, says the association’s chairman.

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  Returning Warriors Face Driving Safety Risks

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 24, 2012

  Military personnel have an increased risk of at-fault auto accidents within six months of returning from overseas duty, a report from USAA says.

• Hires and Promotions at Willis Re, Iron-Starr and Mayer Brown - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  April 23, 2012

  AmWINS Partners with New Mountain Capital; New Programs Introduced at Ironshore, CNA and PHLY; The Hartford Offers Electric Vehicle Discount; OneBeacon Introduces Program Group

• Austin Mutual to Become Main Street America Affiliate

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 9, 2012

  The Main Street America Group looks to increase its georgraphic footprint by entering into an agreement to make Austin Mutual an affiliate.

• Hires and Promotions at Willis Re, CGSC and Cooper Gay, Zurich, AmWINS, and EPIC - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  April 4, 2012

  Austin Mutual Joins Main Street America