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Tired of seeing the glass as half-empty? Industry insiders share their thoughts on how some of the big challenges facing agents and brokers are really big opportunities.

Christmas trees, holiday lights, snow and other holiday decorations deliver unexpected risks.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 31,586 large and mid-sized vehicles were reported stolen in the United States between January 2009 and December 2012. The vast majority of these vehicles were mid-sized, making up nearly 70% of the large and mid-sized vehicle total.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 31,586 large and mid-sized vehicles were reported stolen in the United States between January 2009 and December 2012. The vast majority of these vehicles were mid-sized, making up nearly 70% of the large and mid-sized vehicle total.

Rising labor and other costs overseas, the desire to reduce supply chain uncertainty and increased transportation costs are driving interest in re-shoring by U.S. producers of goods.

As millennials enter the insurance industry, they bring new methods, talents and skills that are unique to their generation. These 12 industry professionals have firmly established themselves as a valuable asset to agencies, even among the most experienced and respected agency veterans. Find out who made the cut for 2013.