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Aviva North America announced that Richard Hoskins has been appointed chief financial officer and executive vice president.

FM Global said it is releasing previously private research data that will show firms how to avoid accidental greenhouse gas emission risks and build environmentally friendly facilities.

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The Michigan State Supreme Court in October will hear arguments over a regulation that would ban insurers' use of credit information as a factor in determining premiums.

Authorities extradited an Israeli national on charges of insurance fraud, grand theft, and possession for sale of drugs.

The Coast Guard has ordered that by May 25, U.S.-flagged vessels that sail in "high-risk waters" must develop anti-piracy plans for keeping watch and evading pirate attacks that have sent maritime insurance rates soaring.