State Farm, which targets businesses of one to 19 employees, has seen an uptick in inquiries from quick-service food purveyors, such as ice cream parlors, delicatessens and coffee shops, according to Sandy Mullins, underwriting consultant for State Farm.

Black Friday stampedes. Organized theft rings. Compliance with complex health, safety and environmental laws. Thousands of locations in all 50 states. Welcome to the world of big-box retail insurance.

Retail businesses are in the crosshairs of hackers, according to a recent report from Trustwave, a provider of on-demand data-security and payment-card compliance solutions to businesses.

The CEO of Louisianas last-resort insurer says he plans to retire and leave the Gulf Coast the day hurricane season begins.

The CEO of Louisianas last-resort insurer says he plans to retire and leave the Gulf Coast the day hurricane season begins.

USAA Group says 2012 was its second-costliest year ever for catastrophe losses$1.1 billion on 196,000 claims.

Directors and officers are asking more about their insurance coverage, and being charged more for it, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

Directors and officers are asking more about their insurance coverage, and being charged more for it, according to a survey by Towers Watson.