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The issue of large numbers of deer has impacted many communities. To deal with the issue, some communities are considering options such as sharp-shooting and bow hunting to thin herds. Read more at www.NoRiskZone.com .

Legislation to repeal the antitrust exemption for health and medical malpractice insurers "will have no significant effect" on premiums charged for private health insurance, the Congressional Budget Office reported.

SCOR reported third quarter net income of EUR94 million ($139.9 million at current exchange rate), a 147 percent increase over net income of EUR38 million ($56.6 million) for the period last year.

W.R. Berkley Corp. announced that Robert Berkley Jr., the 36-year-old son of company founder and Chief Executive Officer W.R. Berkley, has been named president and chief operating officer.

Max Capital Group Ltd. reported third-quarter net income of $95.3 million, compared to a 2008 third-quarter net loss of $163.2 million.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. reported third-quarter profit of $221 million that the firm's chief executive touted as a strong showing of the company's plans to get back on the track of profitability.