http://www.propertycasualty360.com/?f=rss Insurance News. Analysis. Market Trends. Total Coverage of the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry for buyers and sellers. en http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/new-hampshire-gov-re-appoints-sevigny-as-insurance?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/new-hampshire-gov-re-appoints-sevigny-as-insurance Roger Sevigny, New Hampshire insurance commissioner since 2003 has been re-appointed for the position by Governor Maggie Hassan. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/texas-commissioner-kitzman-appears-to-be-on-way-ou?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/texas-commissioner-kitzman-appears-to-be-on-way-ou According to two Texas state senators, it appears Eleanor Kitzman's services as insurance commissioner in Texas are no longer needed. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:21:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/all-about-tornadoes?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/all-about-tornadoes Tornadoes have caused $97.8 billion in insured losses in the U.S. between 1990 and 2009, making these weather events second only to hurricanes for that period as the costliest natural disasters. Learn about the damage caused to the U.S. in recent years from these weather events. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:06:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/twister-levels-oklahoma-town-as-midwest-storm-syst?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/twister-levels-oklahoma-town-as-midwest-storm-syst Average tornadoes move at less than 35 miles per hour and last just a few minutes, but yesterday a two-mile- wide EF4 tornado packing 166 to 200 mph winds ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City for 40 minutes. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/cat-bond-investors-on-alert-after-oklahoma-twister?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/cat-bond-investors-on-alert-after-oklahoma-twister Investors in niche financial bonds that cover insurers against huge natural disasters are on alert for future events that could force them to pay out after the powerful tornado that struck the U.S. on Monday, brokers and fund managers said. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/2-mile-wide-tornado-strikes-outside-oklahoma-city?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/2-mile-wide-tornado-strikes-outside-oklahoma-city Emergency workers searched for survivors in the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, but officials on Tuesday sharply lowered the number of deaths caused by the storm. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/for-core-solutions-some-insurers-opt-for-the-suite?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/21/for-core-solutions-some-insurers-opt-for-the-suite The decision isn’t just which new software solution to buy, but whether your strategy should be to purchase a best-of-breed solution or the increasingly popular software suite. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/battle-over-nfip-rate-hikes-causes-ripples-in-loui?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/battle-over-nfip-rate-hikes-causes-ripples-in-loui The battle over rate hikes imposed on flood insurance program policyholders in Louisiana is intensifying, with the big prize being the Senate seat now held by Mary Landrieu, D-La. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/keep-your-eyes-on-the-road?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/keep-your-eyes-on-the-road It would be nice to dream, but impaired driving will always be the single biggest issue that property & casualty insurers have to deal with regarding their policyholders, but other challenges keep coming our way. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/tornadoes-pummel-midwest-with-more-to-come?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/tornadoes-pummel-midwest-with-more-to-come More than 20 tornadoes roared through the Midwest Sunday, and reports promise continuing severe weather today. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/industry-finding-ways-to-extend-earnings-support-f?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/industry-finding-ways-to-extend-earnings-support-f While insurers continued to release reserves in 2012, the industry’s reserve position remains “modestly redundant” and slightly stronger than in 2011 a new report says, likely thanks to rate increases and muted claims activity. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/despite-sandy-property-insurance-market-remained-s?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/despite-sandy-property-insurance-market-remained-s The first quarter of 2013 saw few changes to limits purchased or deductibles in the property-insurance market, which remained relatively stable and competitive, according to a new briefing from Marsh’s U.S. Property practice. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/bryan-insurance-agency-best-agency-website-finalis?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/bryan-insurance-agency-best-agency-website-finalis New Windsor, N.Y., agency draws visitors and leads with SEO management, mobile site and blogs Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/karen-clark-co-tool-allows-users-to-create-hurric?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/20/karen-clark-co-tool-allows-users-to-create-hurric Karen Clark & Company releases WindfieldBuilder—a tool that allows insurers to create hurricane tracks and wind speeds to estimate damage to exposures. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/17/targeting-the-other-1-percent-hiring-veterans?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/17/targeting-the-other-1-percent-hiring-veterans Inculcated with team thinking and strong work ethic, veterans seem like a natural fit for the insurance industry. Unfortunately, the industry doesn't agree. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:00 -0400 http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/17/hires-and-promotions-at-woodruff-sawyer-pioneer-un?ref=rss http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2013/05/17/hires-and-promotions-at-woodruff-sawyer-pioneer-un New Programs at Victor O. Schinnerer, Markel Service, Liberty and Zurich Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:00 -0400