The Relative Calm

Industry Insiders Credit Risk Management for Minimizing Recession's Impact

Reinsurers Seem Ready to Flex Muscles

Predict Prices Should Increase by Double-Digits

International Coverage

Hope, Straight Talk and Despair Amid the Ruins

SPECIAL REPORT: Agency Salary Survey

Agencies Trim Payrolls and Raises

Spotlight: Agribusiness/Farm and Ranch

Top 5 Insurance Issues for Farmers in a Soft Economy

Closer Look: Boats and Marinas

5 Solutions for Marine Clients in Today's

Challenging Times

Closer Look: Boats and Marinas

Marine Broker, Carrier Share Views on the Market

Budget-Friendly Ideas to Retain Your Top Performers

Career Development, Mentors and Flexible Schedules Can Help

Closing Quote: Implications of the 2008 Farm Bill

Commissions Could Decrease, But New Coverages Could Emerge

Certificates of Insurance and Agency Liability

What Agents Need to Know

Managing an Agency in A Troubled Economy

Andrade's Priority 3: Operational Efficiency

Valuing the Deal: It's What You Keep that Matters

Hard Costs, Holdbacks and Soft Costs Impact Every Deal

Closing Quote

MyNewMarkets

Opening Note

People

Diversity Brings New Opportunities

Changing Demographics Mean New Sales Strategies for Agents

Growth Through Demutualization

Pennsylvania-Based Donegal Pioneers Unusual Strategy

The Hartford Sues over Peanut Claims

Salmonella in Peanut Butter Prompts Quick Lawsuit

New York Proposes Compensation Disclosure Rules

Agents Irked But Brokers Applaud

Vermont Weighs Workers' Comp Expansion

Lawmaker Wants Coverage for Mental and Emotional Problems