Employers added more than 200,000 workers to payrolls in October for a ninth consecutive month and the jobless rate dropped to the lowest level in six years as the American economy powered past a global slowdown.

The composite rate for U.S. personal lines was up 3% for October, according to the MarketScout insurance exchange.

Craig Spencer, the New York City doctor who contracted Ebola while caring for patients in Guinea, is improving and remains in stable condition.

GM argued against customers contention that the automaker forfeited immunity from past errors by hiding a long-known defect and exposing them to accidents and financial losses.

Zurich reported third-quarter profit that missed analysts estimates as income from general insurance fell while taxes rose.

Munich Re posted third-quarter profit that missed analyst estimates as low interest rates eroded returns from its fixed-income investments.

Munich Re posted third-quarter profit that missed analyst estimates as low interest rates eroded returns from its fixed-income investments.

Swiss Re AG may say third-quarter profit dropped 11% after lower reserve releases.