In this weekly segment, we bring you the top stories from PropertyCasualty360.com for the week. Click to see the top stories for the week of August 6, 2012.

Whether it's your grandfather's hardware store or a storied personal lines insurance company, a venerable name doesn't mean much without some modern marketing ideas--as long as they're not too modern.

American International Group Inc. does not have to cover insurance claims from two former Bernard Madoff clients who sought compensation for their losses under their homeowner's policy, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

The Olympic Dream Team didn't succeed alone. How claims "triathletes" are crucial team players in an organization's success.