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"Momentum has been building. Optimistically, I'd like to say we'll get the attention of Congress, and I think we'll see if this year we can't make some good inroads," commented Larry L. Smith, who

Experts say improved loss cost trends, not undisciplined insurers, soften

Jack L. Denton--the Biloxi, Miss. attorney representing the plaintiff in the next case, scheduled for Jan. 22 in U.S. District Court in Gulfport, Miss.--said after Thursday's verdict he was

National Underwriter is launching a national award program to recognize companies that do an outstanding job managing their workers' compensation risks--both to lower costs and get people back on the

State Farm must pay $2.5 million in punitive damages to a couple whose house was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, a Mississippi federal jury ruled last week. The panel's finding came hours after U.S.

Hunter says profits are 'excessive,' labels insurance a 'low-risk

Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., who has repeatedly criticized the insurance industry over the handling of hurricane damage claims, renewed his attacks in a six-page letter to House Financial Services Commi

State Farm, after losing a Hurricane Katrina home damage case to the tune of $2.7 million, is due before the same judge in Mississippi federal court to try a case with a similar fact pattern in 10 day