Personal Lines

Chartis CEO Charts Peter Hancock discusses weathering the bailout of AIG, talent-retention, growth opportunities and the benefits of being big.

The current National Flood Insurance Program will be extended through Nov. 18 by a congressional vote next week, according to industry officials.

Catastrophe losses in August ate into Progressives earnings for the month, as it announced net income dropped 66 percent, the company says.

A proposed amendment to the National Flood Insurance Program that would split the difference on the sensitive wind-versus-water issue is being criticized as limited in scope and of questionable value to consumers.

Allstate Corp. says it expects $735 million in August pretax catastrophe losses from eight events, including Hurricane Irene.

The past few weeks have marked a number of memorable events for many of us living in the Northeast, offering us unforgettable experiences, some of which we would rather not have had.