A survey by Baltimore-based Vertis Communications found that 40 percent of consumers in the United States are willing to purchase auto insurance directly over the phone, Internet or mail without using

IPC warned then that catastrophe losses from storms in Australia and floods in the United Kingdom would push earnings down to a fraction of last year's second quarter, estimating that this year's seco

In the wake of her recent drug bust, can a future movie production secure insurance with Lindsay Lohan in the cast? Probably yes, judging by the experience of one broker familiar with the filmmaking t

Mr. Leahy will succeed Edward J. Parry III at the Worcester, Mass.-based company. The firm said Mr. Parry announced in February that he planned to pursue "career opportunities." No other details were

But analysts expressed worries about company excess capital not being put to work--a situation they suggested will ultimately make it tough for the insurer to achieve decent returns on equity as market

A recent attitude survey has found there is strong public support for traffic cameras that catch motorists who speed and run lights, a research group ...

The Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker reported net income rose $1.6 million to $22 million in the quarter compared with the same period last year. Earnings per share increased three cents to 60 cen

Formerly known as St. Paul Travelers, the carrier reported second-quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $1.90 per basic share, compared with $970 million, or $1.40 per basic share for the same year-a