Personal Lines

State Farm Florida Insurance Co. says it is getting out of several businesses it does not specialize in so that other specialized carriers can provide the coverage.

The House today overwhelmingly passed legislation that includes a provision extending the National Flood Insurance Program until Nov. 18.

Standard & Poors has revised the outlook on Liberty Mutual Group Inc.s A-minus insurer financial strength ratings to positive from stable, reflecting the groups improved 2010 results and 2011 first-half performance that compares favorably to peers.

Once again, the National Flood Insurance Program finds itself in danger of lapsing, as the House must act Tuesday to keep the program going.

Auto insurers Progressive Corp and Allstate Corp have settled a patent dispute over technology that lets insurance companies charge drivers based on how, where and how much they drive.

Negative implications of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companys planned acquisition of Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company, including increasing Nationwides catastrophe exposure, offset the positives the company will see through improved diversification, according to Moodys Investors Service.