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Regulators' proposed solution to the allocation of surplus lines taxes met industry opposition as regulators worked on a proposal to present to state legislators by the beginning of the year.

Although economists generally do not expect sharp increases in inflation, insurers should develop plans to consider how they will respond if inflation surges amid record government spending and aggressive monetary policies, a new Swiss Re study states.

Bullying has been much in the news lately, with a primary focus on cyber-bullying by children and young adults.

"No single injury management relationship is more important than the one established with the occupational clinic."

Recent changes to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policy relative to prescription medication have impacted workers' compensation settlements.

As a senior risk control consultant with PMA Insurance in Tampa, Greg Crocetti says he and his clients have the same goal: No injuries.

Specialty insurer RLI Corp. reported a 9.8 percent decline in 2010 third-quarter net income compared to the 2009 third-quarter net income, driven in part by a rise in loss and settlement expenses.

Treasury Department said it expects the combined costs of the Troubled Asset Relief Program and other aid to American International Group will be "about $30 billion."