Texas law requires amusement rides are insured but the state has nothing on the books for facilities storing tons of ammonium nitrate. Does that make sense?

CNA Financial Corp. says second-quarter net income increased nearly 17 percent to $194 million compared to $166 million during the same period a year ago.

State Farm has filed suit against a wealthy Florida chiropractor behind the medical and legal referral service, 1-800-ASK-GARY, meant for auto accident victims.

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings says second-quarter results were in the red due to investment losses.

Cincinnati Financial Corp. says second-quarter net income more than tripled on a record high for new business and lower catastrophe losses.

Insurance is wound within the Alex Rodriguez-Yankees story and I love every minute of it.

The Hamilton, Bermuda-based insurers says second-quarter gross written premiums were up 39 percent, primarily driven by a large Florida quota share reinsurance contract.

W.R. Berkley Corp. achieved average rate increases of 6.5 percent on renewed policies during the second quarter and its CEO says nothing stands in the way of more increases throughout the rest of 2013.