E&S/Specialty

Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion insurance coverage is much more than the name implies. The coverage has become broadone shaped by competition and a growing need as we become a more globalized, high-tech society within many areas of political or economic strife.

The Lloyd's of London insurance market said there had been no change to its expected financial performance this year thanks to a lack of major claims during the first quarter.

Most employees do not know anything about group-disability insurance, but when they learn about it, 9 out of 10 employees say they want the coverage and are willing to pay for it, according to a survey released today.

The airline and aviation insurance markets report a profit for the first time in five years as airline losses and passenger fatalities dropped to all-time lows, says a report from insurance-broker Willis.

Pricing for directors and officers insurance dropped 12 percent in the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011s fourth quarter, according to an Aon Financial Services Group report.

Pricing for directors and officers insurance dropped 12 percent in the first three months of 2012 compared to 2011s fourth quarter, according to an Aon Financial Services Group report.