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Allstate Insurance Co. has hired Thomas V. Ealy president of its Encompass Insurance subsidiary.

The predicted path of Hurricane Irene has shifted west, which is not a favorable development for New York City.

Hurricane Irene winds have picked up enough to reach major hurricane status this morning, as the predicted storm track continues to move east.

Hurricane Irene winds have picked up enough to reach major hurricane status this morning, as the predicted storm track continues to move east.

The 5.8 magnitude Virginia earthquake that shook the East Coast yesterday is expected to produce less than $100 million in insured losses, a catastrophe modeler said.

The 5.8 magnitude Virginia earthquake that shook the East Coast yesterday is expected to produce less than $100 million in insured losses, a catastrophe modeler said.

Lost amidst news of yesterday's Virginia quake was the fact that the strongest earthquake to hit Colorado in decades toppled chimneys, cracked walls, and triggered minor rockslides.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Virginia this afternoon with reports the quake was felt as far north as Canada.