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The high-profile battle over a legislation allowing professional athletes to receive workers' comp in Calif. caused thousands of athletes to file claims before the deadline, leaving leagues to deal with the costs.

Workers compensation and commercial auto risks saw the steepest rate increases in January at +4% compared to the same month in 2013, but the commercial-lines market overall continued its moderating trend, MarketScout says.

In its 2014 market outlook, Wells Fargo Insurance forecasts continued workers' comp rate increases for the first three quarters of 2014, along with continued reduction in the combined loss ratio.

In its 2014 market outlook, Wells Fargo Insurance forecasts continued workers' comp rate increases for the first three quarters of 2014, along with continued reduction in the combined loss ratio.

Florida authorities arrest public adjusters, plumber and others in connection with staged water and fire claims.

Analytical scoring model can help map claims to the exact moment they occur to reflect driving behaviors that cause loss.

Radian Group Inc, the biggest U.S. private mortgage insurer, reported a quarterly profit after four straight losses as fewer homeowners defaulted on their loans in a recovering housing market.