Many construction firms significantly underestimate the political risks they face when moving into emerging markets, according to a study by Zurich Financial Services Group.
Max Capital Group and Harbor Point Limited, announced that their respective shareholders have voted to merge the two firms in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.
AnyDoc Software announced the launch of their new enterprise capture and workflow solution, AnyDocINSURANCE Suite, to solve the document and business processing challenges in the insurance industry.
The Louisiana State Senate has passed a bill banning insurers from canceling homeowners and commercial property coverage because of Chinese drywall claims.
As debate continues on financial services reform legislation in the Senate, insurance industry representatives said they will work to eliminate regulatory provisions they consider too "bank-centric."
Captive insurers tend to be capitalized in excess of the statutory minimums regardless of where they are domiciled, according to a new report from Marsh insurance brokerage.
Allstate Insurance Company reported 2010 first quarter net income of $120 million, compared to a 2009 first quarter net loss of $274 million, despite "near record" catastrophe losses.