Personal Lines

A 40-year-old concept gains traction in tough tort environment

The insurance industry today is reacting to a noreaster Saturday that dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some spots in New England, prompting emergency declarations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The house is dark, except for the warm glow of a friendly jack-o-lantern and a few melting candles. Its a little spooky, but its all for fun. The only thing sinister about this familiar Halloween scene is the possibility of a fire.

The Sunshine States system for no-fault automobile insurance is flawed to the point of systemic abuses, and fraudulent claims are climbing to higher levels than ever, to hear one national association tell it.

Significant changes in the National Flood Insurance Programincluding an end to all subsidies within five yearsare being proposed by a diverse coalition organized by SmarterSafer.org.

Significant changes in the National Flood Insurance Programincluding an end to all subsidies within five yearsare being proposed by a diverse coalition organized by SmarterSafer.org.

Most people make sure to protect their valuable assets by purchasing insuranceand celebrities are no exception. From star athletes to movie stars, NU has assembled a list of celebs who have had their body parts insured.

It is looking more and more likely that Congress will again have to pass a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, officials of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America are warning.