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State Ranking In Number of Events

F5 Tornado damage in Parkersburg, Iowa, May 25, 2008. Tornado damage, Windsor, Colo. Prior to 1990, the average number of...

It’s Brutal Out There

I.I.I. puts the average claim for lightning at $5,321. Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry on July 15 toured drought-damaged areas in...

Moving Beyond the Perception Trap

Scott Addis’ biggest pet peeve is the way consumers perceive insurance agents. After an unpleasant encounter with a stranger at...

Japan: Risk and Rewards

In Japan, agencies write 93 percent of P/C insurance. The Japanese property and casualty insurance market is ripe for opportunities,...

By Charles E. Boyle

From Novelty to Necessity: Bermuda’s Insurance Market 2008 Bermuda’s insurance industry has grown steadily since it began 50 years ago....

NYC Updates Construction Safety Rules

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed dozens of procedural changes to improve fire safety and coordinate oversight at construction...

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