A respected small business expert had this advice to give to business professionals about generating leads: “Reaching out to customers with a compelling lead generation message is crucial, but choosing the appropriate lead generation channel to carry that message is ... [full story]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty Tuesday approved an 18.6% workers compensation rate reduction effective Jan. 1. The reduction will produce an estimated savings of more than $610 million for Florida employers, the commissioner said in a statement. It marks the ... [full story]

NEW YORK (Reuters)—American International Group Inc., the insurer saved from bankruptcy by a federal bailout, said Thursday four affiliates applied to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York commercial paper funding facility in order to repay other debts. AIG ... [full story]

Condominium and homeowners associations that have added storm shutters, reinforced doors or roofs and put in impact-resistant glass to make their buildings more storm-resistant can get a bigger break on their windstorm insurance. Citizens Property Insurance, the state-run insurer, began ... [full story]