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Drops in premium volume, reductions in investment portfolio earnings and increased competition are among challenges facing the industry, according to Hartwig.

Two Liberty Mutual executives point to the increased complexity of managing the health and rehabilitation of workers staying on the job longer due to the Great Recession.

With CEOs and CFOs "circling the wagons," comp managers urged to present their departments as profit centers.

The workers' comp and disability industry can basically make up its own rules for medical information privacy, according to an attorney. Better yet, follow guidelines set for the healthcare side, such as the new HITECH Act.

A focus on safety, removing subrogation from contracts, demanding transparency and scrutinizing medical management has helped Marriott, Aramark overcome claims challenges .

Sue Wetherington says weathering the stormy economy means leveraging light duty. Tough economic times call for more prudent business measures, especially when tax dollars are at stake.

RIMS reiterates position on brokerage commission, encourages buyers to demand that brokers disclose income streams.

Could the next year see Bermuda carriers buying to diversify? Chartis going the way of the IPO? Lexington getting sold?

A Finnish government export credit agency pulls together a titanic loan guarantee.

Bermuda players for the most part are awash in a sea of black ink as investment portfolios rebound.

Premium volume was off by more than 13 percent as rates continue their downward drift.

Construction has its bright spots, and there are more on the way.

More rate declines, client difficulties expected to pinch brokers.

The risk manager at a major hospitality company gears up for his property renewal with his team of brokers at hand and an attractive market possibly ahead.

Brian Duperreault favors the feds but sees the silver lining to the state-based system. He also answers questions about commissions and compensation.