Commercial Lines

Kansas City, Mo.-based insurance broker Lockton said it has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new branch office in China, based in Beijing.

While entry-level risk managers are taking advantage of courses to learn the fundamentals of insurance, high-level professionals are looking to hone specialized skills and broaden their horizons.

The Federal Reserve Board said it earned $3.4 billion in 2010 on its investments in American International Group.

The PropertyCasualty360.com website aims to deliver a 360-degree view of the industry by blending the NU P&C's expertise with four other leading brands in the Summit Business Media P&C Insurance Network: American Agent & Broker, Tech Decisions, Claims Magazine, and Florida Underwriter.

ERM has evolved from a fad into a robust discipline that is here to stay.

Thirty years ago, insurers couldn't run fast enough from environmental risks. Today, more than 40 carriers are vying for pollution business. At a time when high-profile exposures like last year's BP oil spill are making headlines and underlining the need for coverage, learn how to get an edge in this...