E&S Reform Law Intent Clarified To Avoid Delays
Phil Gusman
As regulators prepare to implement the new financial services reform law, a House member sought to clarify the legislative intent of surplus lines provisions in a recent floor statement.
Phil Gusman
As regulators prepare to implement the new financial services reform law, a House member sought to clarify the legislative intent of surplus lines provisions in a recent floor statement.
Arthur D. Postal, Phil Gusman
While a bid to add wind coverage to federal flood insurance has stalled in Congress, a southern senator is pitching a compromise bill that seeks to bridge the gap over wind-vs.-water damage claims.
Arthur D. Postal
Disallowing the tax deduction for reinsurance between affiliated entities would have a "detrimental effect on U.S. consumers" and lead to higher insurance premiums, the head of a trade group representing European carriers warned.
Jim Campbell
From 2006 through early 2008, the mergers and acquisitions market for agents and brokers was red hot.
Michael Flagiello, Marc Wolin
Many organizations produce large quantities of data but are frustrated at the quality of information.
Arthur D. Postal
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has created a task force to examine ways of ensuring that agents continue to be key players even after health care exchanges are launched in 2014.
Rob Yellen
This fall, the pop culture poster child for greed, Gordon Gekko, returns in a sequel to the movie "Wall Street," called "Money Never Sleeps."
Susanne Sclafane
Will soft pricing in the directors and officers insurance market continue in light of a second-quarter uptick in 2010 securities suits reported recently?
Phil Gusman
While property and casualty premium gain is expected for 2010, it will likely lag the real gross domestic product growth rate as commercial lines pricing continues to be soft.
Mark E. Ruquet
The continuing soft market is weakening the credit quality of property and casualty insurers, making their future "problematic," with no turnaround in sight, according to an analysis by Moody's Rating Service.
Staff Writer
Last week Aon announced plans to start taking contingent commissions once again, right after one of its biggest rivals blasted the controversial practice.
Susanne Sclafane
A buyers' market continues for directors and officers liability insurance, with double-digit price declines now possible for financial institutions and non-financial firms alike.