Regulatory and other concerns did not dampen captive formation in 2011, with small captives, cell captives and group-health captives taking the lead, according to experts.

Some survivors have refused Costa Cruises' initial $14k offer, instead filing suit in southern Florida court.

The universe of publicly held brokerage firms could expand within the next two years, with two firms that are now in the hands of private-equity interests re-entering the public sphere in the United States.

The California Insurance Department has dropped its efforts to force insurers to end their investments in Iran.

The California Insurance Department has dropped its efforts to force insurers to end their investments in Iran.

The research and analysis firm Celent names its 2012 Model Insurers. Insurers are identified for their best practices in the use of technology across various area of the enterprise. The report also names Nationwide Insurance the Model Insurer of the Year.

The research and analysis firm Celent names its 2012 Model Insurers. Insurers are identified for their best practices in the use of technology across various area of the enterprise. The report also names Nationwide Insurance the Model Insurer of the Year.

National Crop Insurance Services says indemnity payments surpassed $9 billion for the first time in history in 2011, and Moodys Investors Service says this development could put smaller, geographically concentrated insurers at risk.