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The collapse of one of the world's insurance titans, the American International Group (AIG), has many people scrambling for answers.

Last month, a reader notified me in a clear and succinct way what he thought about one of our headlines: "You're an idiot," he wrote.

What had most insurers nervous, however, was whether Gustav would cause the kind of residential and commercial damage sustained when Hurricane Katrina hit almost three years ago to the day.

Each election year provides us with a reality check and a reminder that we all have choices and the power to effectuate change.

As part of a special section this month, Claims worked with several contributors to put together a salvage report that will inform claim professionals of the opportunities and expectations related to this industry.

The day was beautiful, without a cloud in the sky. By mid-afternoon, however, the sky had darkened and forecasters talked about the possibility of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

Thousands of insurance adjusters are processing claims in areas accessible to them in Texas, Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Ike. There are also adjusters gathered at staging areas

In an effort to renew the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and restore its fiscal soundness, the U.S. Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) package on September 27, 2008 that will ensure