Some cited concerns about Benmosche's his lack of property and casualty insurance background, as well as the challenges he faces in restoring his firm's tarnished reputation.

Florida CFO Alex Sink has a good shot of becoming the state's governor next year, and not just because she relies on National Underwriter to keep her informed about insurance, says NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

The outlook for the workers' compensation marketplace is a mix of good and bad, according to experts with knowledge of different sectors of the industry.