Average auto insurance premium and expenditure rates rose by less than 1 percent in 2010 from the previous two years, with Louisiana and Washington D.C. holding the top spots for the most expensive states to insure a car, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners latest figures.

While most of the insurance industry is experiencing rate increases, airline-industry risks are seeing rates drop thanks primarily to improved safety, says Aon.

While most of the insurance industry is experiencing rate increases, airline-industry risks are seeing rates drop thanks primarily to improved safety, says Aon.

Allegahany Corp., Assurant Specialty Property and Mercury General released their estimated losses from Superstorm Sandy.

Allegahany Corp., Assurant Specialty Property and Mercury General released their estimated losses from Superstorm Sandy.

Property and casualty insurance rates at renewal continued to rise in the fourth quarter, but at a slower pace than the previous two quarters, says insurance broker Marsh.

The ultimate asbestos loss for the property and casualty insurance industry is now estimated to be $85 billion, an increase of $10 billion from A.M. Best's estimate three years ago.

The ultimate asbestos loss for the property and casualty insurance industry is now estimated to be $85 billion, an increase of $10 billion from A.M. Best's estimate three years ago.