Lawmakers and industry and government officials pushed for supervisory harmony and a robust role abroad by the U.S. Federal Insurance Office to increase international competitiveness for the U.S. insurance industry.

Lawmakers and industry and government officials pushed for supervisory harmony and a robust role abroad by the U.S. Federal Insurance Office to increase international competitiveness for the U.S. insurance industry.

New Yorks chief regulator indicated he is not satisfied with insurers answers about why force-placed-insurance rates are so high when losses continue to be low.

New Yorks chief regulator indicated he is not satisfied with insurers answers about why force-placed-insurance rates are so high when losses continue to be low.

Dog bite claims increased 16 percent in 2011 compared to 2010, and have grown close to 48 percent since 2003, according to figures released by the insurance industry.

Leaders comment on the House's 30-day NFIP extension, force-placed insurance, and more.

Leaders comment on the House's 30-day NFIP extension, force-placed insurance, and more.

Bond insurer Ambac Assurance Corp. received permission from its Wisconsin regulator to purchase surplus notes the company issued in 2010, but did not get permission to pay interest on the notes.