An article in the New York Post slamming a New York broker for partnering with Lloyd’s of London and selling “improper policies” without paying premium taxes is correct in some instances and misses the mark in others, according to industry experts.

Two rating agencies say the unsolicited bid by Validus Holdings Ltd. to acquire Transatlantic Reinsurance Co. does not affect Validus’ rating.

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited says it expects between $90 million and $105 million in second-quarter losses, net of reinsurance, tax and reinstatement premiums, from a June aftershock in Christchurch, New Zealand and from April and May U.S. storms.

Zurich Financial Services Group says it has signed a definitive agreement with Banco Santander SA to buy a majority interest in the bank’s Latin America insurance operations.

Ambac says it hopes it can reach an agreement with Wisconsin’s insurance commissioner that will allow the company to file its bankruptcy reorganization plan.

Copper thieves have fueled a huge spike in claims for insurers of vacant and idle properties, but increased loss potential has not deterred competition in the residential and commercial property markets, experts say.

Five of the nation’s largest insurers did not make it to the 2011 “Ward’s 50” list of top property and casualty insurance carriers.

Five of the nation’s largest insurers did not make it to the 2011 “Ward’s 50” list of top property and casualty insurance carriers.