The insurance industry has taken a beating lately from juries, state lawmakers and Congress on issues ranging from Hurricane Katrina claims to broker compensation. Still, NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman wonders how this beleaguered business might hold up before the toughest critics in the land--the judges on "American Idol." To find out, tune in to this week's episode of "Insurance Idol" on Sam's blog at www.property-casualty.com.

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