Articles by Katherine Chiglinsky

Progressive Corp., the fourth-largest U.S. auto insurer, said second-quarter profit rose 24 percent after an acquisition that pushed the company into homeowners coverage. Net income climbed to $363.3 million, or 62 cents a share, from $293.4 million, or 49 cents, …

Willis Group Holdings Plc has hired Brian Shea as head of Europe for the investment banking division as the insurance broker seeks to arrange more deals. Shea, 49, joins from reinsurer SCOR SE. He was previously the head of the …