Insurance News from December 30, 2013

National News

E&S Industry Should Expect ‘Persistent Competition’ in 2014: Fitch

Growing capacity will limit rate hikes and promote persistent competition in the excess...

Southeast News

Florida Flood Policy to be Offered in Six Additional States

A Florida insurance agency that stepped forward last month to offer a private market...

Texas / South Central News

Texas Fire Marshal Preaches Safety, Training After West

When a fertilizer plant exploded in a small Texas town, killing 15 people and...

Midwest News

Chicago-Area Construction Worker Dies at Mall

Vernon Hills police say a worker is dead after he was struck in the head with falling...