Loss Control

Superstorm Sandy will likely become the third-costliest hurricane in U.S. insurance history, but when examining historical storms using todays dollars and exposures, Sandy would fall to the 12th costliest storm, says the Insurance Information Institute.

NOAAs Spring Outlook calls for a mixed bag of flooding in the Midwest and South, and worsening drought conditions in other parts of the country accompanied by above-normal temperatures for much of the U.S.

A survey by The Hartford of Superstorm Sandy victims finds that small businesses took an average of seven days to reopen primarily because of connectivity and power issues, and few had business interruption insurance to cover their losses.

A survey by The Hartford of Superstorm Sandy victims finds that small businesses took an average of seven days to reopen primarily because of connectivity and power issues, and few had business interruption insurance to cover their losses.

As 2013 begins, and the catastrophe bond market strives to meet another year of high expectations, here's a look at the five most important trends in this space reveals the convergence not just of capital but of innovation and practicality.

When a fast-food franchise serves literally millions of patrons a year, despite risk managers and restaurant employees best efforts youre bound to eventually see some claims. Criminal Justice Degrees Guide assembled a list of the biggest fast-food lawsuits of the past three decades. Click to see the 10 most notable...

When a fast-food franchise serves literally millions of patrons a year, despite risk managers and restaurant employees best efforts youre bound to eventually see some claims. Criminal Justice Degrees Guide assembled a list of the biggest fast-food lawsuits of the past three decades. Click to see the 10 most notable...

Insurers across all sectors are acknowledging the impacts of climate change on their business, but they are failing to engage in discussions about how to stay ahead of the potential threats, a new preparedness study says.