Personal-lines rates increased by 4 percent in January compared to the same month a year ago, according to MarketScout, continuing a trend of modest hikes for the sector.

Personal-lines rates increased by 4 percent in January compared to the same month a year ago, according to MarketScout, continuing a trend of modest hikes for the sector.

Closely watched lawsuit has been seen as a test of the ability of bond insurers to hold banks accountable for losses incurred insuring securities at the heart of the financial crisis.

Closely watched lawsuit has been seen as a test of the ability of bond insurers to hold banks accountable for losses incurred insuring securities at the heart of the financial crisis.

A successful joint investigation by State Farm and the Ohio Department of Insurance culminates in the conviction of an insurance fraudster.

New programs from Allied World, CompleteMarket, Amerlnst Professional, Adaptick Corp. and Dual Specialty. Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named one of America's Top Workplaces. The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation named new leadership council members.

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing to spend a chunk of Superstorm Sandy relief funds on buying out severely damaged homes and turning the properties into open space or flood plains, an idea that met with approval by industry interests.

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing to spend a chunk of Superstorm Sandy relief funds on buying out severely damaged homes and turning the properties into open space or flood plains, an idea that met with approval by industry interests.