Contractors working overseas for the Department of State can expect big increases in their premiums upon renewal after the government found no insurers willing to take up the insurance program for non-government employees, says an executive with Marsh.

We asked Jeffrey Glazer, CEO of Insurity, what questions are missing from requests for proposals that are sent to his company. He responded that carriers need to dig deeper on issues such as experience, vendor resources, and references.

CRC|Crump acquires Preferred Brokerage, E.G. Bowman relocates to financial district, Markel partners with Experian to enhance DataBreach program, Connecticut and Maine Big I Assocs. offer WAHVE staffing services to members, Willis finds two new risk assessment apps to be successful during Hurricane Isaac.

Watch as National Underwriter pays a visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm to zipline over some hungry crocodiles--and to discuss insurance and risk management with the zoo's broker, general manager and safety leader.