The independent agency system is showing signs of continued stabilization in numbers

The protection and indemnity insurance market bounced back this year, up from negative earnings a year ago, thanks to the improved investment picture, but claims are eating into underwriting earnings.

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.

The insurance industry's societies and associations played a pivotal role in 2010 on a host of issues, including healthcare reform, business taxation, international growth opportunities and help in facing the challenges of social media.