Everest Re Group has completed its earlier-announced acquisition of Topeka, Kan.-based managing general agency Heartland Crop Insurance for $55 million plus the agreed upon value of the net assets of Heartland.

Insured losses are expected to be light from a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the central coastal area of Chile on Sunday.

Add Bermuda's Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. to the list of foreign reinsurers taking advantage of Florida's reduced collateral requirements.

A reluctant producer lacks the chutzpah, enthusiasm, judgment or desire to overcome the obstacles standing the way to success. Here's how to inspire them.

Compared with October 2009, carrier employment is down by 2.5 percent.

The 2010 Atlantic Hurricane season had the second highest number of hurricanes since records began in 1851.

There is a 12 percent increase of questionable claims, according to National Crime Bureau.

The past year was tough on many of us. Revenues were down and bottom lines sometimes looked like they would bottom out. We all struggled to do more with less. However, as we move into 2011, some encouraging signs are beginning to emerge.