Demand for earthquake coverage is heating up on the West Coast, according to two managing general underwriters offering coverage for commercial and residential properties.

Demand for earthquake coverage is heating up on the West Coast, according to two managing general underwriters offering coverage for commercial and residential properties.

A Texas judge has upheld an order against State Farm to refund $310 million to policyholders for alleged excessive rates from as far back as 2003.

While a Moody’s report indicates a negative medium-term outlook for title insurers, a Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysis suggests 2011 first-quarter results for title insurers may not be as challenging as initially thought.

While a Moody’s report indicates a negative medium-term outlook for title insurers, a Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analysis suggests 2011 first-quarter results for title insurers may not be as challenging as initially thought.

Insurance bad faith exposure is always in the background of claim handling. This is never more true than in situations involving the handling of catastrophe claims.

The Missouri Captive Insurance Association is co-hosting the Western Regional Captive Insurance Conference with Utah and Arizona, in September in Salt Lake City, the association says.

The Association of Professional Insurance Women has selected Pina Albo, president of the reinsurance division of Munich Reinsurance America, as this year’s recipient of the APIW Insurance Woman of the Year Award.