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U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poors 500 Index set for its best week since 2013, as companies from Procter & Gamble to Microsoft climbed after reporting earnings.

A measure on the ballot in California would raise the cap on malpractice claims and require drug testing of physicians.

Confirmed deaths tied to General Motors Co.s defective ignition switches have risen to 29 and may rise as new claims are filed before the December deadline set by the automaker.

Industry trends revealed and risk for small agencies exposed in new Vertafore-Aite survey.

Uber and Lyft have implemented new contingent liability policies after a major legislative battle forced them to their knees, but those policies still may be problematic for the insurance industry who demand more accountability from their drivers.

Ridesharing services provided by Uber, Lyft and similar transportation network companies rely on smartphone apps to connect passengers with independent drivers. But are their drivers adequately insured?