Loss Control

Allstate Corp. says third quarter net income dropped 55 percent to $165 million on about $1.1 billion in catastrophe losses from 23 events.

The Occupy Wall Street movement, which is ongoing and has now spread to a number of cities across the United States, will test both public and private entities when claims start rolling in, according to a risk-management expert.

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.

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.