U.S. property-casualty insurers increased earnings 11.7 percent and added to their capital base in 2005, despite record catastrophe losses, according to data from the Insurance Services Office and the

Insurance rating service A.M. Best said it has lowered the baseline number for recoverables and loss used in its catastrophe test to issue ratings after numerous discussions with members of the indust

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies said Mr. Hood, who has brought a major lawsuit against home insurers over hurricane water damage, was "hysterical and irresponsible" and the Amer

Capitalization is stronger after the hard market and recovery in investment markets, S&P said. The rating service added that some managers are now tempted to use their perceived excess capital for acq

Capitalization is stronger after the hard market and recovery in investment markets, S&P said. The rating service added that some managers are now tempted to use their perceived excess capital for acq

"The commissioner's action continues to put pressure on auto insurers in North Carolina in terms of them trying to manage their risks and achieve a reasonable return on their investment there," NAMIC

"The commissioner's action continues to put pressure on auto insurers in North Carolina in terms of them trying to manage their risks and achieve a reasonable return on their investment there," NAMIC

Mr. Keogh was with American International Group, where he served for more than 20 years, most recently as senior vice president, domestic general insurance, and president and chief executive officer o