Commercial Lines

Liam E. McGee, the chief executive of The Hartford says surgery to remove a tumor on his brain was successful and he is returning to work today.

Liam E. McGee, the chief executive of The Hartford says surgery to remove a tumor on his brain was successful and he is returning to work today.

The insurance industry faces an uphill battle in court as a recent poll found that the majority of people hold a bias against insurers and, as jurors, would be more likely to support an individual suing a carrier.

To achieve growth in what is shaping up to be a challenging 2013, insurers must recognize obstacles in the coming year and identify both the threats and opportunities they present, a recent Deloitte report says.

Catastrophe modelers have spent a lot of time analyzing the Northeast for windstorm risk, but Superstorm Sandy revealed numerous failings in the programs, resulting in significant losses for some insurers, says Fitch Ratings.

Catastrophe modelers have spent a lot of time analyzing the Northeast for windstorm risk, but Superstorm Sandy revealed numerous failings in the programs, resulting in significant losses for some insurers, says Fitch Ratings.