State-based insurance regulation has an inherent weaknessthe ability to stray from or misinterpret national standards or model laws, says the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.

What started as an option for high-net-worth homes in Florida has quickly grown to 30 markets with plans to expand more.

Progressive Corp. says net income for the month of November shot up 13 percent to $124.7 million.

Progressive Corp. says net income for the month of November shot up 13 percent to $124.7 million.

Global specialty insurer Torus says it is entering the surety market with the acquisition of First Sealord Surety Inc., and the subsequent launch of Torus Surety.

Global specialty insurer Torus says it is entering the surety market with the acquisition of First Sealord Surety Inc., and the subsequent launch of Torus Surety.

After reviewing a fatal accident that occurred more than a year ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the non-emergency use of personal-electronic devices while driving.

After reviewing a fatal accident that occurred more than a year ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the non-emergency use of personal-electronic devices while driving.