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		NATIONAL COVERAGE
	
U.S. Judge Rules 'Gig Economy' Driver Is Independent Contractor
	
Satisfied Independent Agents Are Growth Engines for P/C Carriers: J.D. Power
	
P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.7 Percent
	
Special Report: 2018 Agency Salary Survey
	
Special Report: Why Agencies Need Creativity in Hiring Now More Than Ever
	
Spotlight: As Boating Season Kicks Off, Help Insureds Prepare
	
Spotlight: What's Inflating Agribusiness Insurance Costs?
MIDWEST COVERAGE
	
Some Nebraska Lawmakers Want State to Become Self-Driving Car Test Site
	
Ohio Collects more than $20M in Past Due Taxes from Insurance Agents
	
Ohio, Missouri Insurance Departments Return Tens of Millions in Claims Payouts to Consumers
IDEA EXCHANGE
	
Insurance Industry Trends for 2018: A Top 5 Countdown
	
Minding Your Business: Impact of New Tax Law on Agency Profitability
	
Closing Quote: Should Compensation Be Tailor-Made?
DEPARTMENTS
 
	
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Business Moves