If the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 is any sign of things to come from a mergers and acquisitions perspective, then this year could be a very active season for brokerages.

Health care reform legislation is expected to have some impact on workers' compensation costs, but those impacts should be gradual and reflected in normal ratemaking processes, Swiss Re said in a recent report.

Industry consultants agree that properly recruiting, training and mentoring young talent provides great payoffs to agencies.

Health care reform legislation is expected to have some impact on workers' compensation costs, but those impacts should be gradual and reflected in normal ratemaking processes, Swiss Re said in a recent report.