Personal Lines

Laura L. Schupbach was named the new head of Wells Fargo Insurance Services to replace David Zuercher who is retiring at the end of this year.

The insurance industry performed poorly for the first half of this year primarily due to an unprecedented level of catastrophes and while the results may point to premium price increases, other factors may keep a lid on them.

The insurance industry performed poorly for the first half of this year primarily due to an unprecedented level of catastrophes and while the results may point to premium price increases, other factors may keep a lid on them.

Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the North Carolina coast on its way to affecting some of the most valuable states in the country in terms of insured coastal property.

Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the North Carolina coast on its way to affecting some of the most valuable states in the country in terms of insured coastal property.

Hurricane Irene is expected to be a multi-billion dollar event for the insurance industry, says Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute.

Allstate Insurance Co. has hired Thomas V. Ealy president of its Encompass Insurance subsidiary.

The predicted path of Hurricane Irene has shifted west, which is not a favorable development for New York City.