When it comes to growth, independent property/ casualty agents overwhelmingly point to “ease of doing business” as the keystone in the bridge to their success. Such is the conclusion reached by a study conducted by Deep Customer Connections and commissioned ... [full story]

he number of Washington state residents who use their cell phones or send text messages while driving is on the rise, according to a new poll. According to a study by Seattle-based Pemco Insurance, the number of Washington drivers who admit ... [full story]

WASHINGTON—After a lawmaker agreed to drop his objections, the Senate voted final approval last night for legislation that included a reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Senate action followed an agreement by  Sen. Jim Bunning R-Ky., to end his filibuster ... [full story]

RENO, Nev.—The chance of a significant earthquake rocking the Reno-Sparks area over the next half century is on the rise, with a 67 percent likelihood a magnitude 6.0 will strike within 31 miles by 2060, a new report said Wednesday. That's ... [full story]