Keynote speakers are something I don't always take advantage of, especially if they are not insurance-industry related. The past two conference keynotes, however, were exceptions.

Are you afraid to travel? Just as vacation season begins, the media bombards with concerns about travel safety, with many worried that traveling in the U.S. will become more dangerous if al-Qaeda tries to retaliate for last month’s ambush and killing of Osama bin Laden.

A close review of the insureds operations and its off-premises exposures will no doubt identify areas that require attention and further protection, whether through insurance or some non-insurance risk management technique.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. and Canadian consumers are planning to renew or purchase insurance products through an agent in the next 12 months, according to a survey from Accenture.