Personal Lines

More than $2 billion in weather-related losses, and mark-to-market losses in investments, drove a third-quarter net loss of $852 million at Nationwide.

German insurer Allianz SE saw third quarter profits sag $350 million from $1.73 billion the year before because of investment losses and Greek bond writedowns from Europe's debt crisis.

German insurer Allianz SE saw third quarter profits sag $350 million from $1.73 billion the year before because of investment losses and Greek bond writedowns from Europe's debt crisis.

Showing rate increases/decreases were flat for the month, MarketScouts October barometer provides further evidence of the soft market making a turnaround. One insurance-broker executive says he believes the industry is actually primed for an increase in demandalthough likely in areas outside the traditional property and casualty arena.

If a homeowner's pet tiger gets loose and attacks a neighbor, is there coverage?

EMC Insurance Group Inc. says a record $26.4 million in third-quarter catastrophe losses, combined with a drop in investment income, caused the insurer to report a net loss of $4.1 million for the quarter.

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has won re-election with more than 60 percent of the vote.

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has won re-election with more than 60 percent of the vote.