Commercial Lines

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.

Paying more than $1 million for lunch may seem excessive, but when the price includes a private audience with revered investor Warren Buffett some people think it's worth it.

The airline insurance sector continues to be competitive as overall rates show a modest decline, and claims for the first half of the year have been impressively small for this period compared to the average, says a report from Aon.

While the insurance market for transportation risks is still soft, those in the industry are saying it has begun to stabilize and the tide of new entrants flooding into the market is beginning to slow, according to NIP Group’s first-quarter Transportation Insurance Pricing Survey.

Group medical benefit premiums continue to rise at double digit rates for the majority of accounts, and insurers tell brokers the reason is health care reform, according to a survey from The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

Insurance broker Hub International Ltd. will expand its operations in the South with the acquisition of First Southeast Insurance Services Inc.

Insurance broker Hub International Ltd. will expand its operations in the South with the acquisition of First Southeast Insurance Services Inc.

The child care industry isn’t what it used to be—or what it will be. Coverages have changed and the market has shrunk as a result of the recession. But as the economic recovery gains momentum and employment gradually rebounds, independent agents can successfully grow in this business.