Radian Group Inc posted a second straight quarterly loss, hurt by the change in value of derivatives and other financial instruments, but the mortgage insurer said its risk ratios improved in the quarter.

Hotels, energy and financial services conglomerate Loews Corp posted quarterly results ahead of analysts' expectations, helped by an increase in its investment income and lower catastrophe losses at CNA Financial Corp., its biggest holding.

British insurer Aviva's chief executive Andrew Moss has waived his 2012 salary increase, bowing to shareholder concerns over executive pay three days before he is due to face investors at the group's annual general meeting.

British insurer Aviva's chief executive Andrew Moss has waived his 2012 salary increase, bowing to shareholder concerns over executive pay three days before he is due to face investors at the group's annual general meeting.

Willis Group Holdings posted a higher first-quarter profit that topped Wall Street estimates, as it earned more from commissions and fees, but the insurance broker withdrew its previous forecasts due to uncertainty in some operations.

The state-backed Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is set to raise $750 million of hurricane protection through a sale of catastrophe bonds, more than three times the original target, market sources said.

Barclays and Deutsche Bank on Thursday won a fierce bidding war for a portfolio of toxic assets the US government acquired in the 2008 bailout of insurance giant AIG.

Barclays and Deutsche Bank on Thursday won a fierce bidding war for a portfolio of toxic assets the US government acquired in the 2008 bailout of insurance giant AIG.