Commercial Lines

Agents who spot trouble signs in a customer's loss experience must move quickly to figure out what's gone wrong to avoid a premium increase and possible client defection.

Edmund "Ted" Kelly, chief executive officer of Liberty Mutual Group since 1998, is retiring on June 28. David H. Long will take over as the new CEO, announces the company.

Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker The Hilb Group, LLC, received a financial boost to its acquisition strategy with the announcement that BHMS Investments, LP, completed a controlling equity investment in the brokerage firm.

Executives caught up in a regulatory maelstrom could get some peace of mind over who will pay their legal bills thanks to a new insurance product aimed at streamlining the directors and officers liability claims process, says Willis Group.

Arizona wildfires continue to spread unabated as officials say the Wallow fire has moved through the town of Greer, but there is hope some progress to contain the fire will be made today.

The rising unrest throughout the Middle East and Africa, plus civil strife in parts of Europe and the continued threat of terrorism, mark this year's Terrorism and Political Violence Map from insurance broker Aon.