Professional Lines Market Faces Uncertainty: Torus November 22, 2011 The professional liability insurance market will face challenges in 2012 with widespread concerns over pricing, a heightened awareness of the...
Best Affirms Zurich American and Subs ‘A+’ Ratings; Outlook Stable November 22, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-”...
Agency E&O Survey: Why Agents Buy Coverage November 22, 2011 By Andrea Wells Agency owners have a lot to protect. Of course, first and foremost they must protect their clients. But they must...
U.S. Healthcare Cuts Minimal, More Pain Looms November 22, 2011 By David Morgan The breakdown of deficit talks in Congress will exact little pain on the U.S. healthcare industry, but it’s a temporary...
Transatlantic Agrees to be Acquired by Alleghany for $3.4B November 21, 2011 Transatlantic Holdings Inc., a reinsurer which has been at the center of a buyout battle, has now agreed to be...
Catastrophe Property Market Under Pressure: NAPCO November 21, 2011 The catastrophe property market seems to be moving away from soft market pricing conditions, but weak insurance demand and too...
Starr International Files $25B Suit Against U.S. Over AIG Takeover November 21, 2011 By Jonathan Stempel A company run by former American International Group Inc Chief Executive Maurice “Hank” Greenberg sued the U.S. government for $25...
Supreme Court Names Lawyers to Argue Healthcare Case November 21, 2011 By James Vicini The Supreme Court has named an attorney to argue that challenges to President Barack Obama’s healthcare insurance requirements must wait...
Hybrid Cars Protect Passengers Better, But Cause More Pedestrian Crashes November 18, 2011 Hybrid cars, heavier than conventional non-hybrid cars of similar models, have a safety edge when protecting their occupants from crash...
Allied World Launches Primary EPL Product November 18, 2011 Allied World Bermuda has launched a new primary employment practices liability (EPL) product for companies needing a comprehensive coverage package....