House Democrats have unveiled health care reform legislation that contains controversial provisions including a government-run public insurance option and a surtax on the wealthy.

In tough times, the decision-making process of the agent becomes pivotal. What are agencies looking for from their carriers? Celent senior analyst Mike Fitzgerald explains how technology is helping carriers move products and make money.

The Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee has approved legislation to reform the nation's health care delivery system.

Westfield Center, Ohio-based insurer Westfield Group said it has named George Wiswesser chief investment officer to oversee management of Westfield Group investment assets.

Can CEOs be sued by laid-off employees for damages under "executive malpractice"--a novel legal doctrine raised in a recent episode of "Eli Stone," wonders NU Editor Sam Friedman in his blog today at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators said it will move forward on completing proposed controversial model acts concerning standards for aftermarket crash parts.

In an effort to help its independent agents grow, Travelers has launched AgentU, which the company says is a three-pronged approach to agent education: classroom, virtual and field-based.

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators has agreed to delay a review of model legislation dealing with employers who misclassify employees to dodge workers' compensation insurance.