Personal Lines

Standard & Poors has revised the outlook on Liberty Mutual Group Inc.s A-minus insurer financial strength ratings to positive from stable, reflecting the groups improved 2010 results and 2011 first-half performance that compares favorably to peers.

Once again, the National Flood Insurance Program finds itself in danger of lapsing, as the House must act Tuesday to keep the program going.

Once again, the National Flood Insurance Program finds itself in danger of lapsing, as the House must act Tuesday to keep the program going.

Auto insurers Progressive Corp and Allstate Corp have settled a patent dispute over technology that lets insurance companies charge drivers based on how, where and how much they drive.

Auto insurers Progressive Corp and Allstate Corp have settled a patent dispute over technology that lets insurance companies charge drivers based on how, where and how much they drive.

Negative implications of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companys planned acquisition of Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company, including increasing Nationwides catastrophe exposure, offset the positives the company will see through improved diversification, according to Moodys Investors Service.

Hurricane Irene has thus far caused more than $90 million in insured losses in Massachusetts.

Allstate Insurance Co. and Allstate subsidiary Encompass Insurance Co. have been fined $50,000 for violating state laws in Delaware.