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The 5.8 magnitude Virginia earthquake that shook the East Coast yesterday is expected to produce less than $100 million in insured losses, a catastrophe modeler said.

The 5.8 magnitude Virginia earthquake that shook the East Coast yesterday is expected to produce less than $100 million in insured losses, a catastrophe modeler said.

Lost amidst news of yesterday's Virginia quake was the fact that the strongest earthquake to hit Colorado in decades toppled chimneys, cracked walls, and triggered minor rockslides.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Virginia this afternoon with reports the quake was felt as far north as Canada.

U.S. property and casualty loss reserves remain within an adequate range as of year-end 2010, and the potential for large deficiencies emerging in the near-term is limited, according to a Fitch analysis.

U.S. property and casualty loss reserves remain within an adequate range as of year-end 2010, and the potential for large deficiencies emerging in the near-term is limited, according to a Fitch analysis.

Irene has strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane, and is expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or above) Wednesday as it moves north of the Dominican Republic and toward the Bahamas.

In this exclusive interview with Jeff Atwater, Florida's new chief financial officer, we discuss workers' compensation issues including rising rates, Citizens' depopulation and privatization, insurance fraud, and plans for PIP reforms moving forward.