National Underwriter has extended until June 9 the entry deadline for the second annual "NU Award For Excellence In Workers' Compensation Risk Management," sponsored by the National Council on Compens

Greenwich, Conn.-based W.R. Berkley Corp. reported yesterday that first quarter net income was virtually unchanged, but thanks to a share repurchase, net income per share increased to $1.03 from 93 ce

The agents association offered that assessment today after a meeting last week on Long Island between some of its agent representatives and a group of Assembly members, including Insurance Committee C

Oldwick, N.J.-based A.M. Best, reviewing 2007 key financial results for the Bermuda market and using total shareholders' equity as a measure of capacity, noted that the total for the Bermuda market ju

The company also reported that its earnings results were impacted by a change in contingent commission payments to supplemental commissions, increased professional and claims fees, the impact of acqui

John D. Finnegan, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of the Warren, N.J.-based company, noted a "competitive market environment" that exists in the industry, but said he was pleased with

John D. Finnegan, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of the Warren, N.J.-based company, noted a "competitive market environment" that exists in the industry, but said he was pleased with

More than 70 percent of those attending a conference of U.S. medical liability insurers said they anticipate their primary rate levels will decrease this year, compared with 2007, while average freq