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Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is considering the use of private reinsurance, and its risk-transfer plan this year could also include the issuance of its first catastrophe bond.

Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is considering the use of private reinsurance, and its risk-transfer plan this year could also include the issuance of its first catastrophe bond.

Sixteen New Yorkers are the targets of the latest fraud lawsuit filed in the state by Allstate Insurance.

More nonprofits are offering ride-assistance programs for the elderly. What's the best way to make sure they're protected against liability?

Markel Corp. says it has completed its purchase of program administrator Thompson Insurance Enterprises.

Hub International is acquiring Associated Independent Agencies, and Arthur J. Gallagher is acquiring Capital Bauer Insurance Agency, Inc., the brokerages announced in separate statements.

While the total dollar value of claims may not wind up being catastrophic, the damage done was certainly dramatic during the spree of car bombings that struck Los Angeles over the New Year's weekend.

If a customer takes action against his or her agent, a significant part of the agents defense could involve whether the client read his policy.