Last weeks order by New Jerseys governor standardizing the rebuilding codes along the states coast in the wake of Superstorm Sandy will help speed the process of rebuilding, but agents say property owners are just beginning to learn the implications it may have on their reconstruction decisions.

A new study by the Consumer Federation of America lauds State Farm as a company that is successful in the highly competitive personal-auto market without the need to use highly discriminatory factors in setting rates.

A new study by the Consumer Federation of America lauds State Farm as a company that is successful in the highly competitive personal-auto market without the need to use highly discriminatory factors in setting rates.

Western Heritage Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance, has partnered with ISCS to provide the underwriting module of ISCS's SurePower Innovation Policy Administration Suite. Western Heritage will use the module in the development of their rate-to- issuance system.

Western Heritage Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance, has partnered with ISCS to provide the underwriting module of ISCS's SurePower Innovation Policy Administration Suite. Western Heritage will use the module in the development of their rate-to- issuance system.

While a continuing weak recovery is expected for G-20 economies, property and casualty insurers are expected to withstand the challenging environment well since their product offerings, particularly in personal lines, are mandatory for buyers, says Moodys Investors Service.

A study by the Pell Institute says the Travelers education and mentoring program is a model for Americas businesses to help diversify the nations workforce and increase the number of students going on to post-secondary education.

Casualty rates climbed upward through the fourth quarter of 2012 and are positioned to continue the trend into 2013, a report from insurance-broker Marsh says.