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One old-time financing method could give budget-squeezed governmental agencies needed capital flexibility to immediately pay for infrastructure repairsbut the surety industry, contractors and lenders would have to modify their business models first.

Many small and midsize contractors dont consult their surety-bond underwriters soon enough after running into trouble that could trigger a bondan event that threatens a contractors ability to remain in business.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will propose regulations this year imposing strict limits on force-placed insurance for homeowners, bringing it to a level that an industry expert says it should not be.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will propose regulations this year imposing strict limits on force-placed insurance for homeowners, bringing it to a level that an industry expert says it should not be.

Reserve releases are showing signs of ebbing and insurers are pushing rate increases that could translate into as high as 10 percent increase over this year, according to a report.

Reserve releases are showing signs of ebbing and insurers are pushing rate increases that could translate into as high as 10 percent increase over this year, according to a report.