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February 2010
        
            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