Acquisition activity for insurance brokers appears to be heating up as the year comes to a close.

The aerospace-insurance market will continue its soft period as lead premium fell an average of 2 percent for 2011-2012 insurance programs, according to Aon Risk Solutions.

The aerospace-insurance market will continue its soft period as lead premium fell an average of 2 percent for 2011-2012 insurance programs, according to Aon Risk Solutions.

Property and casualty insurance brokers received a continued stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, as revenue and earnings growth next year is expected to match or exceed levels for the first nine months of this year.

Property and casualty insurance brokers received a continued stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, as revenue and earnings growth next year is expected to match or exceed levels for the first nine months of this year.

A long-discussed technology program, aimed at attacking the competitive edge direct writers hold over independent agents in personal lines, is becoming a reality with the launch of the Consumer Agent Portal.

Chances are next year will be another active hurricane season in the Atlantic if an El Nio does not develop, say forecasters at Colorado State University.

Chances are next year will be another active hurricane season in the Atlantic if an El Nio does not develop, say forecasters at Colorado State University.