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Controlling Workers Compensation costs is a process that needs to start at the very top: Those in the C-suite need to commit themselves to creating a zero-injury culture at their organizations, says Calvin Beyer, head of manufacturing for Zurich North America Commercials customer industry segments.

The sun shone on Bermudas reinsurers during the first quarter of 2012, but regulatory changes and cat losses still lurk in the water.

Insurer reps discuss the industry's response after last year's May 22 tornado that leveled Joplin, Mo.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy on Sunday causing damage to many historical structures, homes, warehouses and factories. Click to see images of the damage.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy on Sunday causing damage to many historical structures, homes, warehouses and factories. Click to see images of the damage.

For the workers at one plant and still other Joplin residents, the rebuild process is far from over. A claims pro discusses his first-hand experience assessing property damage in the wake of the deadly twister.

A year ago on May 22, a a tornado with winds of more than 200 mph ripped through Joplin, Mo. The state's insurance director discusses the industry's response since then.

When a powerful EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's, Joplin locals persevered. Here, one man talks about his transfiguring collaboration in a makeshift triage unit that handled more than 500 traumatic injuries and performed 22 life-saving surgeries.