The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has created a task force to examine ways of ensuring that agents continue to be key players even after health care exchanges are launched in 2014.

On July 2, 2010, President Obama signed into law an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, good until Sept. 30.

Legislation introduced in the Senate today that would split the difference on wind vs. water claims after a hurricane appears to be generating little support within the property and casualty insurance industry.

As Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., continues to lobby the House for his bill adding wind to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), another bill in the Senate seeks a compromise to settle the "wind vs. water" issue.

Twenty-five members of the House have asked federal health regulators to ensure a role for licensed insurance agents in the Web portal that will be used to aid consumers in comparing coverage options.

As Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., continues to lobby the House for his bill adding wind to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), another bill in the Senate seeks a compromise to settle the "wind vs. water" issue.

Twenty-five members of the House have asked federal health regulators to ensure a role for licensed insurance agents in the web portal that will be used to aid consumers in comparing coverage options.

Disallowing the tax deduction for reinsurance between affiliated entities would have a "detrimental effect on U.S. consumer" and lead to higher insurance premiums, the head of a trade group representing European insurers said.