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Supporters of pooling mechanisms to buy insurance say they've been one of the insurance industry's big success stories.

America's cities and municipalities have learned from watching the suffering of New Orleans. Now they just must find the time to apply these lessons for emergency preparedness while handling all of the other risks that come their way every day.

Public skate parks are a municipal liability. One expert advises public risk managers how local governments can reduce their exposure.

Public-sector risk management has its own twists and turns, unique from those in the private sector. So it makes perfect sense that these professionals would develop their own trade groups.