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The Senate approved legislation last night that includes a provision keeping the National Flood Insurance Program in business, at least through Nov. 18.

The Senate approved legislation last night that includes a provision keeping the National Flood Insurance Program in business, at least through Nov. 18.

While it was thought earlier this month that Texas wildfires this year would cause insured losses of around $250 million, it is now estimated that losses could be twice that amount.

New Jersey regulators commend insurers for their handling of claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

Extension of the current authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program will be hanging in the air today if a planned Senate vote on a continuing resolution conflicts with an earlier House vote.

Extension of the current authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program will be hanging in the air today if a planned Senate vote on a continuing resolution conflicts with an earlier House vote.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. may be in talks to acquire Harleysville Group based in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Bloomberg.

State Farm says it has paid policyholders $5 billion so far due to weather-related catastrophes, and the Bloomington, Ill.-based insurer says 2011 is likely to be one of the companys busiest years on record for catastrophe losses.