Market Insights

Commercial property insurance is often a critical issue in Florida, and 2009 is no exception. To gain insight into the excess and surplus lines side of that market, Florida Underwriter spoke with

"People think of governance as policing, but it's really a support mechanism," says Michael Kronenwetter, vice president of technology management at Pennsylvania-based health insurer Highmark. "We bel

With several years of erratic weather behind us--and predictions of more to come--flood is an increasingly real threat to many U.S. homeowners and businesses. WSI Corp, a Massachusetts-based provider of weather-driven solutions, predicts 13

The claim department rarely has an opportunity to add to an insurer's bottom line.

As America's economy sinks deeper into a trough, growing numbers of anxious drivers are illegally dumping unwanted vehicles.

News lately has been grim--layoffs, manufacturing plant closures, and bankruptcies--and the duration of the economic slowdown is uncertain. For producers, the economic situation points to reduced premiums, particularly for policies rated on