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East Coast Congress

Some East Coast politicians benefitted significantly from the Democratic takeover of Congress as Reps. Barney Frank of Mass. and Rep....

Arson Attack

Insurance fraud investigators began preparing for an expected rash of arsons by cash-strapped homeowners trying to avoid foreclosures as the...

Figures

$247 Billion U.S. tort costs totaled $247 billion in 2006, which is $57 less per person than in 2005 at...

No Day at the Beach

Insurance markets for coastal properties continued to challenge insurers, agents, policymakers and property owners, despite an inactive hurricane season. For...

Risky Business

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It’s risky business selecting the top stories of the year. One’s choices are limited — they basically have to consist...