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Unseasonably high temperatures and wind gusts along with a prolonged drought help contribute to several destructive wildfires over the weekend.

The private insurance market is likely not heavily exposed to damage at nuclear reactors in Japan resulting from the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Fireman’s leader discusses everything from the state of the current market, to his growth strategies for Fireman’s Fund, to the relationship with his German parent company, Allianz. He also addresses the future of regional carriers; the industry’s image problem and its impact on recruiting top talent; and what keeps him...

Net premiums among 19 U.S. property and casualty reinsurers fell about $600 million in 2010, according to the Reinsurance Association of America.

Texas State Rep. Larry Taylor has filed a bill meant to reform the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

While the industry tries to get a handle on losses coming from Japan in the wake of the recent earthquake, insurers in California can expect to see business interruption and other claims from damage caused to marinas by tsunami waves that hit the coast.