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No matter where one stands on the issue of global warming, there are practical reasons for producers to embrace the environmental revolution—not least of which is the chance to grow their books.

Several Bermuda companies have reported loss estimates from first-quarter catastrophes, but all of the companies excluded the March 11 magnitude 9.0 earthquake that struck Japan, stating that it is too early to give an estimate.

Power companies and their insurers face an emerging threat, according to William F. Stewart, a coverage attorney. A climate nuisance liability case to be heard by the Supreme Court in April may be the environmental case of the decade, he says in an article that details the implications of Conn....

A new wave of capital into the market, similar to what happened after Hurricane Katrina, is unlikely to occur after the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan, as post-Katrina investment returns have not had the desired results, according to analyst firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.

Institute for Business & Home Safety adds "insurance" to its formal name.

Five insurers made this year’s most ethical company list, with The Hartford and Swiss Re among 110 other named companies, according to a think tank dedicated to promoting best practices in business ethics.