Commercial Lines

If a pharmacist chooses not to fill contraceptive and abortion pill prescriptions based on their religious beliefs and is sued, could a liability claim ensue?

Federal Insurance Co., a unit of Chubb Corp., has filed a lawsuit against about 15 insurance companies over costs related to the defense of Deutsche Bank from claims filed after Sept. 11.

Nine weather-related disasters this year have cost at least $1 billion in economic losses, which ties the record number of disasters the United States experienced in 2008and the hurricane season still looms, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

American International Group Inc. has named Brian T. Schreiber, the man who led the restructuring and recapitalization of the once-bailed out insurance giant, as its treasurer.

American International Group Inc. has named Brian T. Schreiber, the man who led the restructuring and recapitalization of the once-bailed out insurance giant, as its treasurer.

The Association of British Insurers says it expects insured losses of more than 200 million pounds from claims connected to the rioting and looting in London and other cities recently.