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With 2012s first quarter in the books, executives and industry observers have noted that property and casualty pricing remains on the upswing. Following are observations from industry leaders made during conference calls and in recent analyses in response to 2012 first-quarter results.

With 2012s first quarter in the books, executives and industry observers have noted that property and casualty pricing remains on the upswing. Following are observations from industry leaders made during conference calls and in recent analyses in response to 2012 first-quarter results.

Nearly 10,000 gathered for a Unity Walk during a full day of events in Joplin to commemorate the anniversary of the deadly twister.

Nearly 10,000 gathered for a Unity Walk during a full day of events in Joplin to commemorate the anniversary of the deadly twister.

First responders and victims are honored on the anniversary of the deadly tornado that ripped through Joplin on May 22, 2011. In a special memorial service at Freeman Hospital, Gov. Nixon reaffirmed community strength, rebuild progress.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy on Sunday causing damage to many historical structures, homes, warehouses and factories. Click to see images of the damage.