It's time for insurers to jump on the reality TV bandwagon and launch their own programs to show how they help save lives, prevent injuries and protect property, says NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.NUSamSoapbox.com.

A federal report on Chinese drywall found it contains higher concentrations of bothersome chemicals, but said these would not cause the health issues or physical degradation that have been seen.

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents fears that a provision in the House version of health care reform legislation would allow a federal agency to crowd out insurance agents as marketers of health care products.

With new FTC rules to protect data privacy going into effect Nov. 1, insurance agents must have written identity theft prevention programs in place. Two experts offer advice on how to proceed at http://bit.ly/cEBwd.

Janice M. Abraham, president and chief executive officer, United Educators Insurance, was elected chair of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) yesterday.

Authorities in Louisiana have teamed up with insurance interests for a major bait car program to combat vehicle theft in the state, it was announced yesterday.

In a dramatic turnaround from its 2008 third quarter net loss of $126.1 million, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited reported third quarter net income of $144.7 million.

Aon said it is introducing business interruption coverage for an outbreak of H1N1 in the United Kingdom with plans to expand the program internationally at some point.