Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income dropped 53 percent, driven down by a $435 million settlement of a stockholders' class action.

A New York independent agent's group said it is moving ahead with a lawsuit to block the state's insurance department from implementing new agent and broker compensation disclosure regulations

Chicago-based insurer CNA Financial Corp. reported solid gains for the fourth quarter and year-end compared to the prior year's loss for the periods.

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., reversing a loss, reported a fourth-quarter profit on the strength of its investment portfolio and disciplined underwriting, the company's chief executive said today.

Insurance broker Aon Corp. reported fourth-quarter net income rose $204 million despite the challenges from the continuing soft market and economic recession.

A New York independent agent's association said last week that it plans to make good on a prior threat to file a lawsuit to block Empire State regulators from implementing new producer disclosure compensation rules.

Willis Group Holdings plc reported fourth quarter net income last year grew 27 percent as the firm completed its integration of Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Co.

A survey of consumers has found insurers and agents score better than banks when it comes to the issue of who is a better advocate for them, and independent agents scored high on the list.