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Extension of the current authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program will be hanging in the air today if a planned Senate vote on a continuing resolution conflicts with an earlier House vote.

Extension of the current authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program will be hanging in the air today if a planned Senate vote on a continuing resolution conflicts with an earlier House vote.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. may be in talks to acquire Harleysville Group based in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Bloomberg.

State Farm says it has paid policyholders $5 billion so far due to weather-related catastrophes, and the Bloomington, Ill.-based insurer says 2011 is likely to be one of the companys busiest years on record for catastrophe losses.

A macho game of political chicken in Congress continued today with the House passing a continuing resolution that was later tabled by the Senate.

A macho game of political chicken in Congress continued today with the House passing a continuing resolution that was later tabled by the Senate.

The insurance industry in Michigan says it is looking to stabilize the states no-fault automobile system before costs get out of control.

The insurance industry in Michigan says it is looking to stabilize the states no-fault automobile system before costs get out of control.