National
Under writer
PUNCHING ABOVE
ITS WEIGHT
Bartlett & Co., With Only
7 U.S. Employees, Wins
Commercial Agency Honors
In Sales & Marketing
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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Inland Marine Facing Talent,
Competitive Challenges
Inland-marine insurers are faced with a
thinning and aging talent pool in a line
of insurance that requires highly specialized industry and insurance knowledge,
according to a recent Conning Research &
Consulting report. E Page 6
CFOs See Hardening Market,
Increased M&A
Insurance chief financial officers say
current market conditions will result
in increased mergers and acquisitions,
according to data from a Towers Watson
survey. E Page 6
Insurers Report More
Billion-Dollar Weather Losses
As Disasters Continue
U.S. insurers continue to release information on 2011 weather-related losses, with
State Farm saying it has paid policyholders
$5 billion so far during the year. E Page 7
Senate Vote Keeps
NFIP In Business
The Senate, by a 79-12 vote, approved
legislation that includes a provision
keeping the National Flood Insurance
Program in business, at least through
Nov. 18. E Page 32
GRAND CHAMPION
Photo by Tim Aquero Photography
For Its Focus On Risk Consulting And Tech Innovation,
Parker, Smith & Feek Is Our Commercial Agency Of The Year
See page 12
SERVICE MASTERS
TRAINING TO WIN
KMRD, Just 6 Years Old,
Seizes Top Commercial Agency
Spot In Both Customer Service &
Recruiting/Training
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