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Confusion surrounding the NAIC's bizarre 11th-hour position reversal on a climate risk survey shows that comprehensive insurance regulatory reform may be required, says NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Should the new federal mandate for everyone to buy health insurance from private carriers starting in 2014 be declared unconstitutional? Weigh in at www.property-casualty.com.

Insurance brokerage Brown & Brown announced that C. Roy Bridges has been named regional president responsible for most of the company's retail operations in the Western United States.

The Commercial Insurance Agency of the Year Award program, run by National Underwriter, is being expanded and managed in partnership for the first time with its sister publication, American Agent & Broker, with entries due by July 1.

Personal lines insurers need to pay more attention than ever to many variables between states to determine where they can grow their business and make a profit, a research firm advises.

In the wake of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Baja California, Mexico, there were no immediate reports of damage from San Diego or Los Angeles, but inspections of buildings and infrastructure are underway.