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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?
SOUTH CENTRAL COVERAGE
	
Texas Appeals Court: Federal Law Preempts State on Air Ambulance Fees
	
Surplus Line Premium Increased by 6.4% Nationwide in 2017
	
Work-Related Deaths Decline in Louisiana
	
Oklahoma Recovers Over $3M for Consumers in 2017
	
TDI: Nearly 670K Property Insurance Claims Generated in Texas by Hurricane Harvey
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?
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