Maryland state officials will no longer be able to dip into the states workers compensation fund beginning next year after legislation was signed into law changing the status of the fund to a non-profit corporation.

Wisconsins commissioner of insurance amended his decision from last week and will now allow Ambac to purchase just two of three bank notes.

Wisconsins commissioner of insurance amended his decision from last week and will now allow Ambac to purchase just two of three bank notes.

The lack of competition and exorbitant rate charges point to a need for strong regulation of force-placed insurance programs, say consumer advocates in New York.

The lack of competition and exorbitant rate charges point to a need for strong regulation of force-placed insurance programs, say consumer advocates in New York.

Risk Management Solutions Version 11 catastrophe model is shifting rates higher and causing some risks to move from the admitted market back to excess-and-surplus-lines carriers, but the leader of one managing general agent group is concerned about the models overall impact on underwriting practices.

Swiss Re is joining a $3 billion commitment between government and the private sector to increase investment in Africa with the aim of creating new business opportunities in agriculture.

Swiss Re is joining a $3 billion commitment between government and the private sector to increase investment in Africa with the aim of creating new business opportunities in agriculture.