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At the RIMS conference in Orlando, the conversation turns to the economy and reasons behind the still-flat insurance market.

Aon Corp. said it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share on outstanding common stock on May 15 to shareholders of record on May 1.

What were the most unusual claims you've handled or heard about in the past few years? How did they turn out?

Despite international efforts that have suppressed some attacks on Gulf of Aden shipping, the piracy problem is escalating--driving a tenfold increase in vessel insurance rates--one maritime expert observed.

At this week's annual RIMS conference, Bill Perry, the source of our cover story and president of Logic Associates--the top placement firm for risk managers--will be at the National Underwriter exhibit booth (1011) on Monday morning, April 20.

Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc., has acquired the assets of North Coast Surety Insurance Services and North Coast Surety Technologies. Transaction terms were not released.