Marsh Sells CrumpTo Private Equity FirmBy Mark E. RuquetMarsh has signed an agreement to sell its wholesale brokerage operation--Crump Group Inc.--to an affiliate of ...

Partners Sought To Boost OpportunitiesAfrican-American group works with Hispanics to help members excel in insuranceWhile insurance associations often focus on legislative and regulatory lobbying, ...

Asbestos Bill Boosts Deficit, CBO WarnsSenate litigation reform proposal won't generate enough cash to pay all claimsWashingtonThe asbestos litigation reform bill now before the ...

By Steve Tuckey AND Mark RuquetIn the aftermath of massive flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, the insurance industry might face complicated coverage disputes with ...

By Steve TuckeyThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has canceled its fall quarterly meeting set to begin later this week due to the devastating ...

Reinsurer Combined Ratios RisingBy Steve TuckeyThe combined ratio for 26 leading U.S.-based reinsurers deteriorated for the first six months of 2005, rising nearly 10 ...

Amount of damage caused by flooding hampers estimate of industry's ultimate exposureBy Mark e. ruquetHurricane Katrina could end up being the worst catastrophe ever ...

By caroline mcdonaldand Arthur D. PostalLarry Mirel, Washington, D.C. insurance superintendent for the past six years, will step down as of Sept. 30.As head ...