Loss Control

Insurance broker Aon says the political-risk-exposure rating in its 2013 Aon Political Risk Map has improved for 13 countries over the past year, a notable upgrade over last years report, when only two nations had been upgraded. Click to read the highs and lows of Aons ratings and trends.

Superstorm Sandy will likely become the third-costliest hurricane in U.S. insurance history, but when examining historical storms using todays dollars and exposures, Sandy would fall to the 12th costliest storm, says the Insurance Information Institute.

NOAAs Spring Outlook calls for a mixed bag of flooding in the Midwest and South, and worsening drought conditions in other parts of the country accompanied by above-normal temperatures for much of the U.S.

A survey by The Hartford of Superstorm Sandy victims finds that small businesses took an average of seven days to reopen primarily because of connectivity and power issues, and few had business interruption insurance to cover their losses.

As 2013 begins, and the catastrophe bond market strives to meet another year of high expectations, here's a look at the five most important trends in this space reveals the convergence not just of capital but of innovation and practicality.

When a fast-food franchise serves literally millions of patrons a year, despite risk managers and restaurant employees best efforts youre bound to eventually see some claims. Criminal Justice Degrees Guide assembled a list of the biggest fast-food lawsuits of the past three decades. Click to see the 10 most notable...