A hard market is not far away, and this year the industry is expected to see its strongest growth since 2004, but the good news for insurers is tempered by consistent large underwriting losses, one industry economist says.

A hard market is not far away, and this year the industry is expected to see its strongest growth since 2004, but the good news for insurers is tempered by consistent large underwriting losses, one industry economist says.

Adjusters using computerized-claims systems to evaluate claims payouts can manipulate the systems to substantially lower injury claim payments, according to a report by the Consumer Federation of America.

Adjusters using computerized-claims systems to evaluate claims payouts can manipulate the systems to substantially lower injury claim payments, according to a report by the Consumer Federation of America.

House fires can start from simple, everyday household activities, especially during the summer months, causing millions of dollars in insured losses. Servpro Industries offers a few safety tips to keep summer activities fun and safe.

House fires can start from simple, everyday household activities, especially during the summer months, causing millions of dollars in insured losses. Servpro Industries offers a few safety tips to keep summer activities fun and safe.

Insurance-industry executives need to involve themselves more in the rule-making process as regulations and laws develop, since changing rules afterward is a difficult process, a former New York State regulator says.

Insurance-industry executives need to involve themselves more in the rule-making process as regulations and laws develop, since changing rules afterward is a difficult process, a former New York State regulator says.