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It probably comes as little surprise that 2011 was significant in terms of insured losses from catastrophes, but the loss figures have less to do with the number of events as where they took place, according to industry representatives.

Hub International is acquiring Associated Independent Agencies, and Arthur J. Gallagher is acquiring Capital Bauer Insurance Agency, Inc., the brokerages announced in separate statements.

Most U.S. adults support a nationwide ban on the use of cellphones while driving, according to a new IBOPE Zogby poll.

A Mississippi judge has thrown out a $322 million lawsuit verdict that had been hailed as the largest asbestos award for a single plaintiff in U.S. history.

A Mississippi judge has thrown out a $322 million lawsuit verdict that had been hailed as the largest asbestos award for a single plaintiff in U.S. history.

If a customer takes action against his or her agent, a significant part of the agents defense could involve whether the client read his policy.