"Hartford's strong performance during the quarter demonstrates our unrelenting focus on core markets where we have competitive advantages," said Ramani Ayer, chairman, president and chief executive of

WASHINGTON--The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America presented several awards for legislative accomplishments yesterday to a group of agent members for their leadership in government affai

Claims News Service, April 27, 11:27 a.m. EDT -- The Palisades companies, a New Jersey-based group of independent agency companies, was ranked the largest New Jersey auto insurer without one valid

White Mountains reported a combined ratio of 88, which group chairman Steve Fass said came despite some adverse development from the 2005 storms, "reflecting both improved underwriting conditions and

White Mountains reported a combined ratio of 88, which group chairman Steve Fass said came despite some adverse development from the 2005 storms, "reflecting both improved underwriting conditions and

First-quarter results also benefited from favorable loss frequency trends and positive reserve development. "While we still face challenges in growing our top line, our independent agents continue to

Claims News Service, Apr. 27, 10:33 a.m. EDT -- The American Insurance Association is opposing recent legislation passed by the Louisiana Senate Insurance Committee, calling it "very destructive" to

Hurricane Rita tore through Southeast Texas last fall, threatening homes, roads, life as residents knew it, and the Stark Museum of Art's collection of American Western art and artifacts worth more