A federal bankruptcy judges decision yesterday to approve the Chapter 9 bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif., increased the possibility that two bond insurers may have to make good on the $380 million in exposure they hold with the city.

A federal bankruptcy judges decision yesterday to approve the Chapter 9 bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif., increased the possibility that two bond insurers may have to make good on the $380 million in exposure they hold with the city.

With more than four decades of insurance experience under his belt, Elliott Jones has seen a lot of changes in the insurance industry, but none so personally important as the progress of diversity within the insurance community.

A survey by The Hartford of Superstorm Sandy victims finds that many small businesses lacked adequate coverage. Findings illustrate need to re-evaluate business strategies.

NOAA's spring outlook calls for a mixed bag of flooding in the Midwest and South, and worsening drought conditions in other parts of the country.

Oil Insurance Ltd. says it posted net income of $646 million for 2012 in a year where the energy sector suffered no severe weather-related losses and the mutual insurers investment portfolio posted solid returns.

Kentucky has become the 11th state to permit drivers to use electronic versions of their insurance cards to show proof of coverage.

Kentucky has become the 11th state to permit drivers to use electronic versions of their insurance cards to show proof of coverage.