Lloyd's reported flat profits for the first half of this year, attributing the result in part to the market's conservative investment mix.

Liberty Mutual Group said it is delaying its initial public offering of stock in Liberty Mutual Agency Corp. because the company believes it won't get the right price for the business.

For the ninth-consecutive year, National Underwriter has named a "Commercial Insurance Agency of the Year," along with winners in four additional categories.

Roseland, N.J.-based insurance wholesaler Crump Group announced its subsidiary, Crump Property & Casualty Insurance Services, has acquired Target Underwriting Management Corporation.

Swiss Re unveiled a new leadership structure, including a new chief risk officer and chief operating officer, designed to strengthen the company's core capabilities and market presence.

Aon Corporation has completed its acquisition of Hewitt Associates, Chicago-based broker Aon announced.

Moody's Investors Service affirmed American International Group's (AIG) A3 long-term issuer rating and negative outlook, reflecting the rating agency's concerns about the possible end of government support for the insurer.

With the complexities involved in regulating insurance at the state level, National Underwriter Associate Editor Mark Ruquet said in a recent column that the regulatory system