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A pair of heavyweight championsInsurance Information InstitutePresident Robert P. Hartwig and Consumer Federation of AmericaInsurance Director J. Robert Hunterbattled over Hurricane Katrinaclaims, insurer profitability, federal terrorism reinsurance andother hot controversies in a five-round online debate, the mainevent in the National Underwriter Companys first virtualconference. Read on for the blow by blow description, and weigh inwith your own ringside commentary.


While there were no low blows or knockdowns in The Battle Of TheBobs, the two seasoned combatantswho regularly clash indirectly inthe media and in Congressional testimony whenever the industry isembroiled in a political crisistook their best shots in aone-on-one debate moderated by this reporter.

WIND VS. WATER

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