Low-income drivers in Michigan could get a break on their auto insurance if legislation introduced by two state senators is successful.

Validus Holdings, Ltd. says losses from April and May storms in the United States could top $75 million.

Validus Holdings, Ltd. says losses from April and May storms in the United States could top $75 million.

Property and casualty excess capital remains robust, although it has declined since July 2010, an analysis shows, while a separate analysis strictly on reinsurers shows a 6 percent decline in capital for the 2011 first quarter as companies contend with, among other issues, insured catastrophe losses.

Insurers are beginning to see claims as evacuation orders are lifted and residents return to their homes in Arizona while two major wildfires continue to consume thousands of acres in the state.

Bermuda insurers and reinsurers see price increases for property catastrophe risks, but recent events are not translating into broader industry increases, according to report released by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.

Insurers are beginning to see claims come in as Arizona residents return to their homes after the Wallow wildfire.

A judge has barred Alliant and former employees with Aon from soliciting Aon clients as the Chicago-based insurance broker presses its non-compete claims.