What will be the hot technology over the next few years? While no one can say for certain, its not difficult to make a case for smartphones and mobile devices.

Hannover Re beat expectations with net profit rising five-fold to $344 million in the first quarter, helped by surging investment income and the absence of big damage claims.

Insurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.

Insurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.

Kristin Jones discusses generation gaps, technology and cubicle decorations.

Allstate Corp. says first-quarter net income increased about 46 percent to $766 million as its strategy to improve margins in auto and homeowners insurance is paying off, Allstate's CEO says.

First quarter net income at The Hartford was down about 81 percent to $96 million, as net losses from runoff operations totaled $378 million. Core earnings were up 7 percent.

First quarter net income at The Hartford was down about 81 percent to $96 million, as net losses from runoff operations totaled $378 million. Core earnings were up 7 percent.