Unseasonably high temperatures and wind gusts along with a prolonged drought help contribute to several destructive wildfires over the weekend.

Whether you’re an actor, an athlete or an editor, it’s never easy to follow a legend. And after a 29-year career at NU, I don’t think there’s any doubt that Sam Friedman, our former editor-in-chief, qualifies as an industry icon.

U.S. insurance carriers are shifting their focus to revenue growth, profitability and enhancing customer experience while keeping operations costs at an optimum level. In order to increase the customer base and retain the existing customers, carriers are adapting to a customer segment based approach.