Personal Lines

The Federal District Court in Gulfport may consider staying aspects of the planned National Flood Insurance Program rate hikes imposed by a 2012 law until the litigation is resolved or affordability studies are concluded, a senior research attorney at the University of Mississippi concluded in a new paper.

Allstate says it expects to post a 2013 fourth-quarter settlement charge of between $100 million and $125 million as a result of a remeasurement of its pension obligations.

This past year saw its share of developments out of Washington that have shaped the industry in one way or another, and 2014 promises to be no different. See the top 5 issues that will impact insurers and producers in the New Year.

Reaction thus far has been measured, if not predictable. But was it worth waiting for?

Lockton breaks down the risks and coverages associated with Ralphie Parker's pursuit of the perfect Christmas gift: a Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.

The New York DFS approved an Esurance program that allows policyholders to install a free device in their cars that prevents teens from texting or calling while driving.