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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the federal government may be required to pay damages when it releases water from a dam that causes temporary flooding for a property owner downstream.

Faced with a slowly recovering economy, declining returns on equity and increasing pressure to turn a profit any way they can, there is a growing need for carriers to better understand and manage risk in Homeowners insurance.

Faced with a slowly recovering economy, declining returns on equity and increasing pressure to turn a profit any way they can, there is a growing need for carriers to better understand and manage risk in Homeowners insurance.

Enactment of no pay, no play law has only a modest effect on the percentage of uninsured motorists within a state, says a study from the Insurance Research Council.

Enactment of no pay, no play law has only a modest effect on the percentage of uninsured motorists within a state, says a study from the Insurance Research Council.

Because more small- and medium-size companies are incorporating social media into their businesses, insurance professionals believe their clients risk exposure will grow in the coming year, according to a survey released by specialty-insurer Torus.

Munich Re is now offering coverage for offshore wind energy units as part of its renewable-energy service, including corresponding cover for a North Sea wind farm.

Willis has launched its new online underwriting and data-management system, WillisCaptus, for use by Risk Retention Groups, captives and healthcare providers.