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National Underwriter, P&C, sister magazine to Claims, invites readers to share their favorite claim war stories for a June 21 special report

Insurance agents, claims managers and adjusters have all faced some unusual or challenging claims. NU invites readers to share their favorite war stories for a June 21 special report by contacting Associate Editor Phil Gusman at [email protected].

A meeting of New York legislators and insurance industry groups led to no solution of coastal property owners' insurance issues, but may have underscored divisions between agents and insurers, said persons attending the meeting.

The Senate has readied some backup legislation designed to ensure that the National Flood Insurance Program doesn't lapse after its current authorization expires May 31.

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office announced that it has arranged a deal for workers' compensation insurers to cut back their rates.

PartnerRe Ltd. announced that Jean-Paul Montupet has been named board chairman replacing John Rollwagen, who will remain a member of the board.