A Florida chief inspector general report on travel expenses at the states last-resort insurer concludes that such expenses incurred by Citizens board, management and employees -- while compliant with written policies -- are excessive by state standards, and recommends that Citizens be required to follow state-travel laws.

Reed Timmer, star of Discovery's "Storm Chasers," and acclaimed CSU forecaster Dr. Gray will offer unique insights.

To meet the needs and expectations of mobile employees, agents, and customersand driven by economic pressures that slashed travel budgets in recent yearsinsurers have been capitalizing on collaborative technology.

Technology platforms and portals like BOLT from SeaPass Solutions present intriguing opportunities in business and revenue growth for both agencies and small businesses alikeand though the technology might enable greater profitability, perhaps one of its biggest benefits is that it allows agents, brokers and small-business owners to focus on what...