The U.S. Justice Department sued Volkswagen and laid out claims that could push penalties into the billions of dollars an opening salvo in a legal battle that could be far more costly for the German carmaker than had been expected.

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is weighing steps it could take to prevent widespread flooding from southern Missouri down to the Gulf Coast.

Coverage opportunities abound as more rental units are going up to meet demand.

A large part of the agricultural U.S. tends to dry out during La Nina events.

Willis Towers Watson Plc, the company created this week by the merger of insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Plc and consulting firm Towers Watson & Co., said CFO John Greene is stepping down.

The casualty toll is expected to rise, with rescue efforts hampered by severed power supplies and telecommunication links.

The past decade was volatile for personal lines insurers. However, during this period, 19 companies were standouts, leading their peers in both growth and profitability.

The past decade was volatile for personal lines insurers. However, during this period, 19 companies were standouts, leading their peers in both growth and profitability.