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Practicing What Obama Preaches

Eric Gilkey

"In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less."

P&C Professorship Created

Staff Writer

The gift, to be paid over the next four years, represents the largest in the 79-year history of Boston College Law School.
Connecticut Recovers Money

Staff Writer

The Connecticut Insurance Department recovered $630,424 for insureds from complaints resolved in the second quarter.

Cat Fund Falls Short

Staff Writer

The Advisory Council to the Cat Fund acknowledged the fund would face a $10-$15 billion shortfall if called upon by a major hurricane to generate its full capacity of claim payouts.
Collecting Third-Party Deductibles

Joe Warnagiris

The claim department rarely has an opportunity to add to an insurer's bottom line.
Driven to Desperation

Dennis Jay

As America's economy sinks deeper into a trough, growing numbers of anxious drivers are illegally dumping unwanted vehicles.
Turning Up the Heat

Staff Writer

Is it just me, or is it getting hotter in here? Recent scientific studies about global warming indicate that the Earth's temperature may rise anywhere between two degrees and 11 degrees Fahrenheit.
Talent Cultivation

Christina Bramlet

During a time of economic uncertainty, curbing educational expenditures is not even a remote consideration.
A Case Study in Arson and Murder

Ken Brownlee

When a security guard said explosives were on fire, 911 failed to ask, "What kind?" It was 20 years ago, but the early morning fire led to the death of six firemen and the destruction of two fire trucks.

Claims Magazine-February 2009