Charles H. Charlie Lydecker was recently named a regional president of Brown & Brown, Inc., taking over responsibility for operations in Florida and some retail operations in Arizona, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia. Lydecker spoke with Florida Underwriter about the states insurance market and his companys plans for...

Karen Roberts, president of the national non-profit professional organization Women in Insurance and Financial Services, speaks out boldly on the challenges women face in our industry. The equal-pay battle may be won, but other significant barriers remain.

J. Hyatt Brown is the chairman - and for over 50 years, the driving force behind - Brown & Brown Insurance.

Arturo Hoyo takes over as chair of the Florida Association of Independent Agents in September. The insurance veteran has more than three decades of industry experience, most of it in the densely populated Miami area.

When claim disputes arise between insurers, the disagreements can become heated, jeopardizing critical working relationships as the lawyers gear up for battle.

As the enterprise risk manager (ERM), for Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Robert Gofourth's job places him at ground zero throughout the year, not just during hurricane season.

Not even a still-fragile economy can keep members of Florida's insurance associations from their annual gatherings. Find out where agents, brokers, and industry and carrier representatives will be meeting across the state in the coming months.

Good news in today's economy is welcome in almost any form. Some days, just maintaining the status quo is a reason to cheer.