Market Insights

In his new book, Average is Over, Tyler Cowan maintains that America is dividing itself into two main groups: At the top will be 10 to 15 percent of achievers, whose self-motivation and mastery of technology will allow them to soar into the future. Then there will be, well, everyone...

The housing crash caused a record number of foreclosures, putting lenders at greater risk of counterclaims by borrowers. Although some counterclaim suits are simply attempts by the borrower to stall the foreclosure process, many times that is not the case, which means lenders typically have to mount a costly defense...

Superstorm Sandy reminded long island native and independent agent steve marlin that he does indeed live on an island.

Though predictive modeling has long been considered a natural fit for claims fraud detection, results have been mixed. To better utilize this powerful tool, insurers must examine past flops and build a stronger defense.

The world of high-risk insurance coverage can be lucrative but tricky for independent agents and brokers who want to do it right. Experts discuss market conditions, trends and projected growth in a rapidly changing niche.

In a small, one-bedroom flat in the working class city of Kharkiv, in the former Soviet Union, Dmytro Kozel was surfing the Internet for universities and colleges in the U.S. As a young student in the Ukraine, Kozel had more than a passing interest in advanced education. But he wasn't...