Commercial Lines

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign legislation regulating ridesharing services such as uberX and Lyft.

On May 22, following months of unrest, Thailands military overtly seized power in a coup dtat. Thailand is used to such events there have been 11 successful coup d'tats since 1932, as well as seven attempted coups. What does this mean for insurers?

2012 was a record-breaking year for the number of announced insurance brokerage mergers and acquisitions, principally due to the higher capital gains tax that became effective in 2013. It was a year in transition, culminating with active third and fourth quarters. However, first-quarter 2014 was the most active first quarter...

Insurers appear to have reported a year-over-year Q1 decline in earningsand decelerating pricing across most lines, an inflow of third-party capital, reserve risks and volatile weather are creating a turning point for the property & casualty industry, according to recent reports.

The age-old producer debate over regional versus national carriers takes a new twist.

Lexington Insurance President and CEO Jeremy Johnson radiates a relaxed enthusiasm that reflects the insurer's success in responding to market needs, as well as its consistent reputation among producers. National Underwriter sat down with Johnson to discuss Lexington's progress in the year since he took the helm.