The airline-insurance industry should be profitable this year if there are no major losses. Additionally, soft-market pricing and ample capacity should continue into 2012, according to Aon Risk Solutions.

Progressive Direct has agreed to pay a $125,000 fine to Massachusetts because the automobile insurer told consumers it had used credit information to determine rates.

Progressive Direct has agreed to pay a $125,000 fine to Massachusetts because the automobile insurer told consumers it had used credit information to determine rates.

The challenge with aging tires is they can hide their decrepitude, unlike a mature actor relying on plastic surgery for youthfulness.

The challenge with aging tires is they can hide their decrepitude, unlike a mature actor relying on plastic surgery for youthfulness.

So many insurance-airline programs are now pushed to the fourth quarter that it is becoming increasingly difficult for brokers to manage the renewals effectively, according to a report from insurance broker Willis.

So many insurance-airline programs are now pushed to the fourth quarter that it is becoming increasingly difficult for brokers to manage the renewals effectively, according to a report from insurance broker Willis.

Brown & Brown broke with its tradition of acquiring small accounts to announce it will purchase managing general agency Arrowhead General Insurance for $400 million.