We continue coverage of the Japan earthquake and tsunami by looking at how technology is helping disaster response, but we also look at Conning's report on M&A activity in 2010, accident taxes in Utah, and more.

More information about Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan are coming out, with many estimates of total and insured losses being made by modelers. But that's not all that's making news.

The big story this morning is the earthquake and ensuing tsunami off the east coast of Japan, but we'll also be covering AIG's plan to buy bonds, an NFIP hearing, and Florida insolvencies.

A little bit of everything coming your way today, including a look at the risks related to the Spiderman musical on Broadway, several fourth quarter/year-end results, Allstate CEO compensation levels, and much more.

We've got lots of company results to tell you about, along with several other news stories, including an AIG repayment and a Celent CIO survey.

Our interview with a Bermuda executive tackles market changes and catastrophe models, and more trouble is brewing with Texas' TWIA.

Employment trends in the insurance industry as noted by the I.I.I. is tops on our list, but we'll also get you a slideshow of the damage in Lousiana and update you on several other noteworthy news items.

The big story today will be on trends in reserve releases across the industry, but there's plenty of catastrophe news coming your way, too. Listen to today's rundown in less than 60 seconds.