An estimated 64 million U.S. dwellings contain lead-based paint. To avoid claim issues and litigation, adjusters must be properly trained to handle potential damages and safety concerns.

Employers are likely to face more claims and bigger exposures in 2010 as sophisticated class actions and collective lawsuits increase along with aggressive government enforcement, a law firm reported.

While not up to the generosity of Hollywood stars pledging $1 million out of their own pockets, insurance industry players are raising funds to help Haitians recover from its earthquake, notes NU Editor Sam Friedman on his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Now that the Republicans have won a crucial 41st vote in the U.S. Senate, will any health care reform bill pass Congress this year? That's the query posed to readers on NU's Web site at www.property-casualty.com.

A new survey of consumer internet usage indicates that property and casualty insurers seeking customers online should target those aged in their thirties.

Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw calls on lawmakers to reject the "Consumer Choice" bill aimed at property insurance.

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology, Windstorm Mitigation Committee has issued a draft report of its recommendations for fixing the wind mitigation credit program.

Two members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee support a sweeping Government Accountability Office study of the Federal Reserve Board's role in AIG's decision to make whole its bank trading partners.