National
Under writer
Risk Management &
Space Weather: Are You Ready?
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Hurricane Irene Strikes East
Coast; Floods Worse than Winds
Hurricane Irene turned out of be more of
a rain and flooding event than the wind
event many had feared, but it could still
crack the list of the 10-costliest storms.
; Page 6
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Price Increases No Sure Bet
The insurance industry performed
poorly for the first half of this year, primarily due to an unprecedented level of
catastrophes, and while the results may
point to premium-price increases, other
factors may keep a lid on them. ; Page 7
Personal Lines Appear Stable
Despite Weather Woes
Personal-lines insurers’ capital strength
and core-underwriting earnings power
should offset challenges posed by natural catastrophes; high-frequency, low-severity weather events; and the “very
competitive nature of the market.”
; Page 7
CRE AM
OF THE CROP
FIO, Modernization: Key To
Cutting Insurance Costs
New Jersey’s former insurance commissioner says that consumers and the
American economy will benefit if the
Federal Insurance Office can help establish regulatory uniformity across the
U.S. ; Page 26
Agricultural Coverage In Global Emerging Markets
Offers Huge (Re)insurance Opportunities
See page 12
D.C. AGENDA
The Top 8 Legislative Priorities
For Industry Lobbyists
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