Personal Lines

Chubb Corp. reports a jump in third-quarter net income of nearly 80 percent, as the company benefited from a significant drop in catastrophe losses compared to the same period last year.

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company has announced a new concept in homeowners insurance that combines breakdown coverage for home equipment systems, appliances and electronics with a suite of home energy management services to help policyholders save money.

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way toward the eastern seaboard of the United States, disaster experts and meteorologists warn that the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states face dangerous winds and heavy rains that could trigger flooding in the coming days.

State Farms Discount Double Check ad campaign featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is catching on with fans.

State Farms Discount Double Check ad campaign featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is catching on with fans.

California has imposed a higher-than-expected rate cut on Assurants force-placed line of insurance business in the state, creating concern by an analyst that other states might follow suit and the profitability of the line nationwide may be substantially reduced.