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• Fitch Sounds Alarm on Impact of Not Renewing TRIA

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 7, 2013

  Fitch Ratings is warning that failure to renew the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act could reduce product capacity in larger metropolitan areas, raising premium rates.

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  Trouble Ahead: TRIA Renewal Briefing in D.C. Indicates Potential Disconnect

  By Elizabeth D. Festa, PropertyCasualty360.com, Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 1, 2013

  A caustic exchange between a key congressional staffer and an industry lobbyist indicates the insurance industry’s deep concerns about prompt congressional action to renew TRIA are not misplaced.

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  Is Content Really King?

  By Rick Gilman, APR, CMP  |  May 1, 2013

  Deliver what your customers want to know: Many experts have said the three most important elements in an effective social media strategy are content, content and content. Does this still hold true?

• Marsh & McLennan: Congress May Not Address TRIA Before Expiration

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com, Elizabeth D. Festa, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 30, 2013

  Congress may not fully address the renewal of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before the scheduled expiration of the law at the end of 2014, Marsh & McLennan Cos. warns.

• Insurance CIOs More Optimistic in 2013; Look to Increase Investment Risks

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 25, 2013

  Insurance chief investment officers are more optimistic about investment opportunities than last year, and are looking to enhance returns by increasing allocations to equities, alternatives and illiquid assets, a new report says.

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  Senator Warner: Reauthorize TRIA for the Next Decade

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 18, 2013

  Sen. Mark Warner says Congress should consider reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk and Insurance Act for 10 years or longer because it is in the long term economic interest of the nation.

• Innovation Engine: Marsh Forges New, Unique Environmental Products

  By Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 4, 2013

  Given the breadth of its client base—and the complexities of Environmental exposures—it’s inevitable that Marsh’s clients will encounter risks for which no insurance solution exists. In these situations, the Environmental practice, which prides itself on its innovation, will work to develop a risk-transfer product that addresses the gap and then...

• Marsh: Rethinking Environmental

  By Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 4, 2013

  Chris Smy & co. are securing clients by changing the dialogue around the “P” word and focusing on operational risk—and having an in-house environmental-consulting firm doesn’t hurt.

• Top 10 Environmental Trends

  By Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 4, 2013

  Here is a snapshot view of some of the key emerging issues in Environmental cover that came up in PC360-NU’s in-depth meetings with members of Marsh’s Environmental team.

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  X-Rated Romps, an Ex-Cat, and the Perils of Porky: 2012 CAIF Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame

  By Staff Writer  |  January 31, 2013

  Insurance fraud is no laughing matter, but sometimes the lengths crooks go to in scamming the industry can be.

• Deloitte Report Identifies Insurer Growth Strategies in Challenging 2013

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 10, 2013

  To achieve growth in what is shaping up to be a challenging 2013, insurers must recognize obstacles in the coming year and identify both the threats and opportunities they present, a recent Deloitte report says.

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  Tech-Enabled Cat Response

  By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com, Michael P. Voelker  |  January 2, 2013

  To better serve policyholders, insurers must continually invest in modern, flexible claims technology solutions.

• Uncertainty Rules Risk Management Outlook for 2013

  December 13, 2012

  We asked risk managers and their brokers about what they expect will be the biggest challenges in 2013—and how they are preparing to respond to them.

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  Insurance Holiday Gift Guide

  By PC360 Staff  |  December 12, 2012

  The PC360 Staff came up with a creative list of the perfect gifts for insurance professionals.

• Behind the Numbers

  By Michael P. Voelker  |  December 11, 2012

  Cost is only one of the many factors driving insurers’ increased use of cloud at the platform, infrastructure, and software levels.

• New Hires and Promotions at Crum & Forster, Hull & Co., Lockton and More - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  December 6, 2012

  Willis North America acquired Avalon Actuarial, Marsh & McLennan acquired Brower Insurance, new program from ACE USA, Hull & Co. opened new Marine department.