Miss. judge denies new trial in Katrina storm surge case

Judge L.T. Senter Jr. refuses to change his previous ruling

West Virginia still feeling effects of Sago Mine tragedy

BrickStreet Mutual hikes reserves for payments to families

Alabama city loses mayor for captive

Foley Mayor Russell quits to work on coastal agency

Employee crime is big threat to small companies

More than one in three private companies experience theft

Commercial premiums continue to fall

All lines drop except coastal property in third quarter

Democratic Congress OK for industry

Industry says Blue View not a bad thing for insurance issues

Newcomer Sink, veteran Oxendine come up big

What's next for Florida's new CFO and Georgia's commissioner?

Judicial races in Southeast, nation prove contentious, costly

Business groups spend heavily but come up short in some contests

Fla. CFO candidate Lee praises winner Sink

Lee says opponent is smart and capable of doing a good job

Southeast regulators unite in call for national disaster plan

They also debate how they got their jobs

Florida weighs special session for P&C proposals

Reform panel issues recommendations; will lawmakers act?

Not your father's wholesaler - today retailers have a choice

The globalization of corporate responsibility

D&O claims and demand are going global

The locomotive that drives the insurance train

Truckers seek to slow big-rigs

Association proposes maximum speed limits

Falling asleep at wheel

Fatigue is a safety concern for many truckers

Pandemic avian flu: businesses ignore planning at their peril

How to prepare for 50% absenteeism and location shutdowns

Improving agency valuation

Agency efficiency and staffing strategies make the difference

Carrier Watch

Commercial lines prices up; carriers reap benefits

Closing Quote: Power shift in the political landscape