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March 2010
         
           Thursday, March 11, 2010
                                                                                             
            CEOs Question Commercial Lines Pricing Discipline, Praise Personal Lines
            Solvency II and You
            House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Natural Disaster Legislation
            The Tax Man Cometh
            Build a Web Presence Worthy of 2010  



            Thursday, March 4, 2010
                                                                                             
            Burr, Crowley Address Big “I” Membership
            Solvency II and You: Decoding New Insurer Regulations
            Homeowners Insureds Seek Bundled Coverage Options
            House Passes NARAB II Bill
            Congressman Mike Ross Named Big “I” Legislator of the Year    


February 2010
         
           Thursday, February 25, 2010
                                                                                             
            House Passes Bill That Would Repeal Antitrust Exemption for Health Insurers
            Social Media: Where to Start?
            Red Flags Rule: A Guide for Agencies
            Long-Term Care Insurance Rates Expected to Rise in 2010
            Big “I” Fights Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Crop Insurance Program    

          
           Thursday, February 18, 2010
                                                                                             
            Outlook for Small Business Job Growth Remains Uncertain
            Big Insurance Brokers Freed from Spitzer-Era Settlements
            Crop Insurance Program at Risk of $6.9 Billion Cut
            Agents Must Assess Inflation’s Impact
            Republican Sen. Richard Burr and Democrat Rep. Joe Crowley to Address Big “I” Legislative
            Conference 
         


             Thursday, February 11, 2010
                                                                                             
            Agents Seek Reliable Contacts, Stability from Carriers in 2010
            Additional Changes to HIPAA Rules Take Effect on Feb. 17
            Report Confirms Gravity of Talent Crisis in Property-Casualty Industry
            Obama Budget Proposal Includes Employee Benefit Changes
            Congressman Mike Ross to Address Big “I” Legislative Leadership Luncheon

            

           Thursday, February 4, 2010
                                                                                             
            OneBeacon to Sell Personal Lines Business to Tower Group Companies
            Allstate Agents’ Association Anticipates Thousands of Contract Terminations for Captive Agents
            Crime Loss Identified As Emerging Risk in 2010
            McCarran-Ferguson Act Repeal Efforts Could Include Medical Malpractice Insurance
            Big “I” Opposes Efforts to Apply Payroll Taxes to Non-Wage Income     

January 2010
        
            Thursday, January 28, 2010
                                                                                             
            U.S. Supreme Court Decision Changes Rules for Corporate Involvement in Federal
            Campaigns
            Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd to Address Big “I” Large Agent/Broker/CEO Dinner
            Haiti Quake Serves as a Reminder to Secure Earthquake Coverage
            Indentifying and Managing Emerging Risks
            Agents Can Provide Valuable Advice as Tax Day Nears     


            Thursday, January 21, 2010
                                                                                             
            Prospects for Health Care Reform Now Up In the Air
            Back-to-Basics Strategy Prevails in Life Insurance Sector
            P-C Premiums Continue to Shrink as Percentage of GDP
            Independent Agents Voice Concern with N.Y. Comp Disclosure Proposal
            Big “I” Sends Letter Supporting Modernization of S Corp Rules         

          
            Thursday, January 14, 2010
                                                                                             
            Personal Lines Pricing Shows Promise in 2010
            2009 Continues Trend of “Softest Market Ever”
            Knowing Tax Guidelines Pays
            Agent and Broker Community Unites to Protect Industry
            “Cool”  Technology Tools Enhance Agency Productivity

           
            Thursday, January 7, 2010
                                                                                             
            Unpredictability Defines Commercial Lines in 2010
            Providing Proof of Insurance Coverage to Lenders Creates Confusion
            Big “I” Political Action Committee Hits Historic $1 Million Mark
            Trucking Marketplace Faces Challenges
            Looking Back at the 2009 Cliffhanger