80 Years of Excellence
The Fire, Casualty, & Surety Bulletins (FC&S) service was started in 1929 by Edward J. Wolgemuth, founder of The National Underwriter Company. FC&S exists to this day as the premier property and casualty information service.
Throughout its 80-year history, FC&S has provided objective information—particularly in the area of insurance policy interpretation—to all types of insurance professionals.
The complete print service is comprised of eight volumes: Fire & Marine, Personal Lines, Casualty & Surety, Umbrella, Directors & Officers Liability, Guide to Policies I and II, and Companies & Coverages.
In keeping with its goal of providing quality information that is easy to use, FC&S was one of the first to offer information in a computer-based format. The first electronic version was developed in 1989, followed by various electronic iterations throughout the 1990s.
The current FC&S Online permits subscribers to retrieve over 5,000 documents through a state-of-the-art content management system and graphical user interface. Today's FC&S Online brings information and analysis to the desktops of thousands of insurance professionals throughout the world.
Meet the Staff
Diana B. Reitz, CPCU, AAI: 26 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Director, P&C Products, Reference Division, specializing in Boiler & Machinery, Business Auto, Business Income, Commercial General Liability, Crime, D&O, e-Risks and e-Business, Garage, Surety, and Workers Compensation. Diana spent 15 years with a large regional brokerage before joining our staff.
David D. Thamann, J.D., ARM, CPCU: 33 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor of FC&S, with specialties in Boiler & Machinery, Business Auto, Commercial General Liability, Garage, Personal Auto, Truckers Coverage, and Workers Compensation. Prior to joining FC&S, David worked as Claims Manager and Senior Underwriter for companies TransAmerica, Safeco, and CNA.
Diane W. Richardson, CPCU: 31 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting Editor to FC&S, specializing in Flood, Personal Auto, Homeowners, and General Personal Lines. Diane has both insurance company and agency experience and has written five books that are widely used in the insurance industry.
Susan L. Massmann, CPCU: 12 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Associate Editor, FC&S. Susan specializes in Commercial Property and Business Income. Susan has a legal background, and prior to joining FC&S, worked as a court researcher.
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU: 17 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Associate Editor, FC&S. Christine specializes in Homeowners and Personal Lines. Christine has experience in claims, underwriting, and training. Before joining FC&S, Christine worked as an Underwriting Supervisor for Maryland Auto Insurance Fund and as Senior Underwriter/Underwriter for companies Montgomery Mutual, Old American, Charter Group, and Nationwide.
Kelly Maheu: 9 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Assistant Editor, FC&S. Kelly specializes in commercial liability coverages. Before joining FC&S, Kelly worked in the legal, insurance, and research areas. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Kelly has experience in insurance defense and research and also worked as a claims representative for Progressive Insurance.
Karen Combs: 20 YEARS OF FC&S EXPERIENCE
Senior Editorial Assistant, FC&S. Karen assists the editors with production of the FC&S and helps subscribers with general questions.