Loss Control

The E&S markets greater freedoms are needed in this time of volatility, and there are significant business opportunities for wholesale brokers and E&S carriers that step up and assume this vital role.

It is looking more and more likely that Congress will again have to pass a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, officials of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America are warning.

It is looking more and more likely that Congress will again have to pass a temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, officials of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America are warning.

Hurricane Rina has weakened to a Category 1 storm and is expected to weaken further over the next two days, contrary to earlier forecasts that had the storm strengthening to a Category 3 storm.

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies says it has launched Risk Conversation, an interactive resource and community addressing risk-management challenges for businesses and individuals.

A hurricane warning is in effect for the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, from north of Punta Gruesa to Cancun, as Hurricane Rina bears down on the region.

A hurricane warning is in effect for the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, from north of Punta Gruesa to Cancun, as Hurricane Rina bears down on the region.

It came as no surprise to anyone that has followed the Floridas reinsurance fund that it could potentially have a $3.2 billion shortfall, according to new report issued by independent-financial advisor Raymond James.