Standard & Poors Ratings Services warns that signs are pointing to more unprofitable years for the U.S. workers compensation insurance market and downgrades could be in the future if there is no improvement.

Securities class-action lawsuits edged up slightly in 2011, primarily driven by mergers and acquisition filers, however the total number of actions remained below average for the third year in a row, according to a Stanford Law School report.

The market is apparently strengthening for the risky residential mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Federal Reserve Board in early 2009 as part of its bailout of American International Group.

While the cause of the Costa Concordia accident is still under investigation, insurance and reinsurance markets are bracing for loss claims that could ultimately reach $1 billion, according to Moodys Investors Service.

The insurance industry in Florida has a new ally as it pushes for reforms to Citizens Property Insurance Corp.: the man who helped launch the last-resort insurer.

The insurance industry in Florida has a new ally as it pushes for reforms to Citizens Property Insurance Corp.: the man who helped launch the last-resort insurer.

IASA announces the association will present a special workshop focused on tactical tips and practical strategies for marketing and selling to insurance companies.

IASA announces the association will present a special workshop focused on tactical tips and practical strategies for marketing and selling to insurance companies.