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Hosni Mubarak’s resignation as president of Egypt and the subsequent military takeover have brought a measure of stability to the nation, but uncertainty about the future and potential flashpoints throughout the region have insurers casting a wary eye on political risk coverage.

Thirty years ago, insurers couldn't run fast enough from environmental risks. Today, more than 40 carriers are vying for pollution business. At a time when high-profile exposures like last year's BP oil spill are making headlines and underlining the need for coverage, learn how to get an edge in this...

There are only a few times in history when we have been witness to a true revolution, a moment when the old order is upturned and a new path is tread. That is what happened in Egypt.

Jan. 2011 figures now tallied, MarketScouts monthly barometer has been stuck at minus-5 percent for three straight months.

U.S.-based multinational companies will likely benefit from an ongoing soft insurance market, as competition for a range of coverages for these companies is expected to continue through 2011, Marsh said in a recent report.

Brown & Brown, Inc. said its fourth quarter net income increased 36 percent over the prior year despite organic growth in commission and fees dropping 3 percent during the same period.

Do Side A D&O policies add value at a time when terms of standard “ABC” policies are getting broader? Mark Paccione of Everest Specialty Underwriters argues that they do, and explains the benefits.

CNA Financial Corp. reported a 2010 fourth quarter net income of $302 million, up 22.8 percent over the 2009 first quarter.