Personal Lines

Chubb Corp. says it estimates pretax losses of between $400 million and $475 million from catastrophes in the third quarter due to nine events in the United States.

A new type of coverage is intended to safeguard homeowners against a decline in property values.

A new type of coverage is intended to safeguard homeowners against a decline in property values.

Atlantic storm Ophelia had weakened, but now has strengthened again into a tropical storm, and could become the seasons fourth hurricane today before passing near Bermuda over the weekend.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. will acquire Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. in a deal valued at around $800 million, the companies announced today.

A 45-day regulatory drama that began with Citizens Property Insurance Corp.s triple-digit sinkhole rate increase proposal ended with Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCartys eleventh-hour denial.

An added financial burden from natural disasters is being placed on U.S. taxpayers because of government intervention in the insurance market, according to a report released by Lloyd's of London.

An added financial burden from natural disasters is being placed on U.S. taxpayers because of government intervention in the insurance market, according to a report released by Lloyd's of London.