It was in 1959 that I first worked for an insurance company, as a title insurance abstractor.

Did Mrs. OLearys cow really start the Chicago Fire? How notable events sparked the evolution of fire insurance and multi-line adjusting.

The former Claims columnist and creator of Crawford's Educational Services died on March 3. Bernard David ("Dave") Hinkle was 93 years old.

The rise of a coffee shop, a large insurer and the greatest fire London has known.

The rise of a coffee shop, a large insurer and the greatest fire London has known.

Cities can burn, regardless of the century or quality of fire service. Before Sept. 11, 2001, the FDNY had already earned a reputation for heroism.

The game has obviously changed, but many principles have remained intact throughout the years. Here, we look beyond fortress walls and to the inception of insurance guilds.

Adjusting has evolved and grown in complexity, but many of the same principles from ancient times still apply today. And what a wild ride it's been!