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The Consumer Federation of America issued a fact sheet responding to industry criticisms of its recent report that argues insurers use computer-claims systems to reduce payouts.

The Consumer Federation of America issued a fact sheet responding to industry criticisms of its recent report that argues insurers use computer-claims systems to reduce payouts.

Brokers will likely benefit from the uncertainty surrounding U.S. health-care reforms as companies seek their counsel over the new insurance requirements, according to Moodys Investors Service.

Chubb says there is a general lack of concern among surveyed public companies that their directors and officers will face a lawsuit.

Independent agents have another tool in their arsenal to improve search-engine optimization, thanks to a recent partnership between a new Internet-marketing firm and the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA).

Insurers of lawyers say they are seeing higher-severity claims due in part to the rising costs of litigating complicated suits.