CNA's net income rose by $146 million, thanks to the combination of increases in net investment and lower catastrophe losses.

As the Northeast hunkers down in the face of Hurricane Sandy, weather service forecasts say that its impact could be worse than last years Hurricane Irene--but one analyst says that the storm may not be enough to turn the market sharply.

As the Northeast hunkers down in the face of Hurricane Sandy, weather service forecasts say that its impact could be worse than last years Hurricane Irene--but one analyst says that the storm may not be enough to turn the market sharply.

Two major earthquakes struck off the Western coast of Canada over the weekend, but the most powerful quake was expected to cause no significant insurance losses, one catastrophe modeler says.

Insured losses resulting from natural catastrophes in the U.S. and Europe totaled just over $280 million during September 2012.

Dayton Beach, Fla.-based insurance broker Brown & Brown saw its net income rise 12 percent ($5.33 million) in 2012s third quarter to $49.5 million. Revenues were up 17 percent ($43.4 million) to $303.8 million.

For P&C Agencies looking to expand into selling Life & Health, one alternative to hiring a full-time Life producer is working with a consulting firm.

One of the major changes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will be the mandated creation of state insurance exchanges by 2014. The exchanges will be able to craft plans for individuals and small businesses that were previously paying higher premiums or unable to afford coverage.