Commercial Lines

After a near-record number of tornadoes in 2011, this year is gearing up to be another active season, according to AccuWeather.com.

If Hartford Financial were to split in two the outcome would have positive credit implications for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance group and negative credit implications for the life insurance group. The main reason for the difference, according to Moodys Weekly Credit Outlook is that the life group depends...

Legislation that would provide subsidized premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program for farmers whose properties are at-risk due to aging and substandard levee structures is being criticized by experts at the Heartland Institute, a think tank.

Legislation that would provide subsidized premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program for farmers whose properties are at-risk due to aging and substandard levee structures is being criticized by experts at the Heartland Institute, a think tank.

If the Hartford decides to split its property and casualty and life operations, as proposed by a hedge fund manager who owns an 8.4 percent stake in the company, insurer financial strength ratings could be affected depending on how each entity holds up to an analysis, says Fitch Ratings.

Whether its a company seeking to cut manufacturing costs for goods sold in the United States or an overseas company expanding here, agents and brokers need to be prepared to help their clients make the proper choices. Here are a few brokers who have managed to develop a viable structure...

Legislatures should stop trying to dictate how insurance contracts are interpreted.

Legislatures should stop trying to dictate how insurance contracts are interpreted.