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Midday weather maps indicate drier conditions this week for the already drought-stricken U.S. crop region than earlier forecasts had shown, an agricultural meteorologist said on Tuesday.

Floridas denial of QBEs rate request for force-placed insurance business could impact the companys competitor, Assurant, and have a broader impact across the country, says a financial analyst.

Floridas denial of QBEs rate request for force-placed insurance business could impact the companys competitor, Assurant, and have a broader impact across the country, says a financial analyst.

Despite rising rates and second-quarter performance that met or beat estimates for most insurers, the outlook for the industry is considered challenging, according to one analyst firm, as loss trends are picking up in personal lines and investment income is worsening across the industry.

Florida plans to disapprove Praetorian Insurance Co.s request for a statewide 2.2 percent decrease for its lender-placed insurance program.

Florida plans to disapprove Praetorian Insurance Co.s request for a statewide 2.2 percent decrease for its lender-placed insurance program.