Applying fire mitigation efforts similar to those undertaken in some San Diego County communities could help save homes in wildfire-prone areas, according to a new study by the Institute for Business
The earliest range of estimates of insured losses for Hurricane Dolly only reached $1.2 billion--good news for some large property-casualty insurers whose second-quarter financial results were
Vice President Dick Cheney's accidental shooting of a companion during a quail hunt on a Texas ranch on Feb. 11, 2006 inevitably comes up when investigating the subject of insurance coverage for
Neal Sullivan, chair of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York, drew a distinction in his testimony between law abiding brokers and what he called "mega brokers," who were forced
For specialty insurers covering hunting clubs and camps, claims involving the accidental shooting of anyone walking on two legs rather than four are uncommon, professionals in this recreational
The proceedings have been held jointly by the New York State Insurance Department and the New York Attorney General's Office. The first was held on July 14 in Buffalo, the second on July 23 in Albany,
New York Governor David Paterson has signed into law a bill that prevents insurers from denying claims for injury or property damage based on late notice by the claimant unless the insurer can show th
The New York Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has posted on its Web site for public comment proposed regulations designed to limit the time it takes to resolve workers' compensation claims that insur
The New York Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has posted on its Web site for public comment proposed regulations designed to limit the time it takes to resolve workers' compensation claims that insur
Net investment income increased 6.2 percent, or $44 million, over the second quarter of 2007 to $754 million pretax, Mr. Langwell said. He added that this was due to a higher investment asset base fro