o Kenneth Allen, who led an arson ring that torched 50 homes to create millions in bogus insurance claims in the Indianapolis and Muncie areas. The gang usually bought low-priced homes and loaded

The Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer said, "The updated loss estimate is based on increased estimates of industry insured losses of $18 billion to $21 billion, as well as from additional

The Carvill executives including its two chief executive officers will join the unit of Willis Group holdings next week after each discharges their current obligations with Carvill. The new

Property-casualty insurers facing continued market volatility this year must focus on coping with factors such as price stabilization, claims inflation and increased regulation, a consulting firm

Property-casualty insurers facing continued market volatility this year must focus on coping with factors such as price stabilization, claims inflation and increased regulation, a consulting firm said

Reporting its fourth quarter results, the company said its income loss came in at an estimated $1.13 billion compared to net income of $760 during the same period of 2007. This translated into loss

Branchville, N.J.-based insurer Selective Insurance Group reported a 2008 fourth quarter $14.4 million income loss that the company's chief executive blamed on poor investment results during the

Branchville, N.J.-based insurer Selective Insurance Group reported a 2008 fourth quarter $14.4 million income loss that the company's chief executive blamed on poor investment results during the