In her July NU 6/13 column, Assistant Managing Editor Caroline McDonald challenges conference organizers to further scrutinize hotel emergency plans when booking events--PRIMA replies. Check it out at www.NoRiskZone.com .

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The New York State Insurance Department and the China Insurance Regulatory Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding, it was announced.

U.S. property and casualty insurers intend to invest in claims technology over the next two years, mostly to ensure customer satisfaction, according to a Towers Perrin survey of claim officers.