Bancassurance, a concept virtually unheard of prior to 2000, has since gained importance in many countries, particularly in India and China.

Readers comment on articles in the January and February issues and Laura Mazucca Toops online articles.

National Underwriter: What are the competitive advantage of AIR Worldwides U.S. Hurricane Model vis--vis the competition?

As Florida officials came to realize they had a serious overexposure problem with Citizens, the states insurer of last resort, the legislature took steps in 2007 to depopulate Citizens: The law written then, still on the books, permits admitted depopulation companies to take approved batches of policies.

While an unabashed love of classic cars is what really drives collectors to spend millions or even tens of millions on the hobby, the purchasesin addition to providing ego boosts and adrenaline rushesoften prove to be good investments as well.

Just how big is the Classic & Collectible Car niche? No one is quite sure, with estimates of annual premium ranging from $500 million to $2 billionalthough the majority of industry experts feel $1 billion is a pretty accurate estimate.

A Chartis client with a Ferrari Enzoone of 400 madewas driving too enthusiastically and put it into a wall, says Ron Fiamma, vice president and director of private collections with Chartis Private Client Group. The claims adjusters determined the vehicle was a total loss and were ready to write a...

Organizations from a number of states representing various industries formed 69 captive insurance companies in Utah in 2011. Of the states new formations, all were pure captives with one sponsored captive. Most were micro-captives formed for a variety of coverages including Supply Chain, Cyber Liability, Legal Defense and Large Deductible....