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Barack Obama was re-elected president of the United States in a close election that portends that current policies will be maintained. This includes healthcare reform and implementation of the Dodd-Frank financial services reform law.

Through creation of a recovery fund and a company match, Allstate and its foundation will commit as much as $1.2 million to rebuilding Sandy-affected communities.

Domestic insurance companies reported mixed third-quarter results, with State Auto taking a net loss, although a narrower loss than last year, while EMC Insurance Group and Safety Insurance Group reported higher net income.

Domestic insurance companies reported mixed third-quarter results, with State Auto taking a net loss, although a narrower loss than last year, while EMC Insurance Group and Safety Insurance Group reported higher net income.

Insurers that cover New York residents whose homes suffered damage from the superstorm Sandy are required to accept homeowners' documentation of losses rather than send inspectors to survey the damage, a state regulator said on Monday.

Insurers that cover New York residents whose homes suffered damage from the superstorm Sandy are required to accept homeowners' documentation of losses rather than send inspectors to survey the damage, a state regulator said on Monday.