Talk to anyone who worked in New Orleans or the surrounding areas after Hurricane Katrina about their experiences and the reaction from these first-responders is immediate and emotional.
The insurance industry is built on the skill of its underwriters in assessing and pricing risk, but there are some indicators that suggest an aging workforce combined with a continuing lack of contract certainty could be creating future challenges.
More than half of those residing in the Midwest say they are not well prepared for the aftermath of natural disasters or severe weather, compared to 49% of Americans overall.
The time to recruit the next generation is now. Start by hitting up the schools with the top 10 undergraduate programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Over the past several years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have imposed stricter Medicare Set-Aside guidelines as part of its ongoing effort to preserve the Medicare trust fund.