Commercial Lines

More than half of all property renewals experienced increases during the fourth quarter as more accounts are finding it difficult to obtain savings on their insurance placements, according to a report released by insurance broker Marsh.

The powerful winds that tore across Western states Dec. 1 created a path destruction that closed schools, left neighborhoods with a snarl of downed trees and power lines, and prompted some communities to declare emergencies.

Bermuda reinsurers have taken a beating, but have managed to come up with creative solutions to deal with a disaster-ridden 2011.

When an insurance commissioner denies a rate increase, what is the ethical response for insurers and their employees?

Bermuda reinsurers have taken a beating, but have managed to come up with creative solutions to deal with a disaster-ridden 2011.

With a host of state and federal legislative issues up for grabs (NFIP, NARAB II, health care reform and more), insurance trade associations are busier than ever representing the needs of their members to legislators. Find out about what the industrys top associations have in store for 2012 and beyond.