Commercial Lines

More publicly traded companies increased their directors and officers liability-insurance limits through the third quarter of this year compared to the past four years, a trend driven by the soft market and increased regulatory scrutiny, according to a report from insurance broker Marsh.

Having one of the highest employee-to-client ratios in the insurance industryone servicer for every two accountsmeans KMRD Partners, a winner of NU/AA&Bs 2011 Commercial Agency Awards for Excellence, can provide exceptional attention to every piece of business.

An added financial burden from natural disasters is being placed on U.S. taxpayers because of government intervention in the insurance market, according to a report released by Lloyd's of London.

Independent agents seeking new markets have substantial opportunities selling directors and officers insurance to private-sector businesses, an executive with Chubb says.

SNL Financial LC and Summit Business Media announced SNLs acquisition of Highline Data, Summits insurance information services unit bolstering SNLs position as the leading U.S. insurance financial information provider across the property and casualty, health and life insurance sectors.

Beginning today, PropertyCasualty360 will be announcing the NU/AA&B Commercial Agency Award winners one by one over the next three days, with the grand champion announced on Thursday. Today, we feature Bartlett & Co. Inc.