Legislation that would create a federal reinsurance backstop for states with catastrophe insurance funds drew both support and severe criticism at a House hearing.

The golden rule is: The business-side stakeholder must be actively involved and accountable.

While catastrophe models can be very useful when employed properly, the human factor cannot be ignored, says NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Claims Magazine is twittering every day about breaking news and timely topics -- not to mention keeping readers up to date on what's being posted on claimsmag.com.