The BP oil spill disaster is a failure not only of technology and regulation, but risk management as well, says NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Thomas J. Slattery, for many years the editorial leader of National Underwriter, passed away on May 14 of respiratory failure at the age of 68.

Decisions such as the FEMA's to delay charging market rates for policies sold in certain areas under the deficit-ridden NFIP, could become more common, an insurer group said.

The National Association of Insurance Women, New York City Chapter, paid tribute to outstanding female achievers in the insurance industry at its annual recognition and award luncheon last week.