The planned amendments to the Model Audit Rule would set new reporting requirements on internal controls, as well as new rules on the number of independent directors a mutual company must have on its

Hannover Re's combined ratio rose to 98.5 from 96.8 a year earlier. "We have made our portfolio considerably more weather-proof and are hence optimally prepared to face the challenges of the current y

Hannover Re's combined ratio rose to 98.5 from 96.8 a year earlier. "We have made our portfolio considerably more weather-proof and are hence optimally prepared to face the challenges of the current y

In a conference call this morning, analyst Peter Patrino noted that in the past few months, Fitch has moved to gauging catastrophe risk on an annual aggregate basis as opposed to a single-event occurr

Nearly three-quarters of medical malpractice injury claims received compensation, and a similar number of groundless claims resulted in no payments being made, according to research by the Harvard Sch

The Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.-based insurance broker on Tuesday reported its net income increased $6.75 million, going from $975,000, or 2 cents a share, to $7.72 million, or 13 cents a share. Revenues i

According to the Overland Park, Kan.-based company's Web site, Benchmark covers more than 1,800 grocers across the country and insures over $2.8 billon in grocery assets. HRH said the company will con

According to the Overland Park, Kan.-based company's Web site, Benchmark covers more than 1,800 grocers across the country and insures over $2.8 billon in grocery assets. HRH said the company will con