Arthur J. Gallagher reported 2010 fourth-quarter net income more than doubled over 2009 despite the soft insurance market and lingering effects of the economic downturn.

Millions use social media sites for networking, but these sites are also gaining prevalence as vital tools in investigations—that is, if they are used correctly.

Millions use social media sites for networking, but these sites are also gaining prevalence as vital tools in investigations—that is, if they are used correctly.

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has filed a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against him that alleges a “personal vendetta” against the owner of a workers’ compensation insurer.

Claims Channel Editor Christina Bramlet is twittering every day about breaking news and timely topics, not to mention keeping readers up to date on the latest postings to the Claims channel on PropertyCasualty360.com.

It’s critical that risk managers with staff and locations abroad make sure their contingency plans are up to date and workable, said the risk manager of New York University, who on Sunday evacuated students and staff from Egypt.

Although inadequate education correlates with increased E&O claims, agency education budgets are the first to feel the hit in hard times. Here’s why that strategy is a bad idea.

David Owens promoted at BB&T-Oswald Trippe and Company.