Commercial Lines

Radian Group Inc posted a second straight quarterly loss, hurt by the change in value of derivatives and other financial instruments, but the mortgage insurer said its risk ratios improved in the quarter.

Radian Group Inc posted a second straight quarterly loss, hurt by the change in value of derivatives and other financial instruments, but the mortgage insurer said its risk ratios improved in the quarter.

Hotels, energy and financial services conglomerate Loews Corp posted quarterly results ahead of analysts' expectations, helped by an increase in its investment income and lower catastrophe losses at CNA Financial Corp., its biggest holding.

The airline and aviation insurance markets report a profit for the first time in five years as airline losses and passenger fatalities dropped to all-time lows, says a report from insurance-broker Willis.

What happens when an insured accepts settlement on an actual-cash-value basis but later opts to receive the replacement-cost amount?

Liberty Mutual has restructured its reinsurance program to be better prepared for storms, says its president and chief executive officer.