The death of Osama bin Laden is good news to insurers—and to the U.S.—due to the manner in which operatives cornered the Al Qaeda leader, but by no means should it promote a dropping of the guard in the industry, says Gordon Woo, a catastrophist with Risk Management Solutions.

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Brokers and agents, business owners and employees are all caught in a current of change, moving from the traditional employee benefit packages into unfamiliar waters as offerings, regulations, and needs evolve. With this sea change comes a wave of new opportunities.

Real success involves being both a hunter and a gatherer