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Agents seeking advice about how to build their brand through online social media can listen to experts on the subject next month via a free webinar.

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's veto of $20 million to the state's Wind Pool will not result in an increase in premium rates this year or next, the state's insurance commissioner said.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. reported a 2010 first quarter net loss of more than $690 million--almost double the loss it experienced for the same period last year--and reiterated its expectation that it may seek bankruptcy.

Insurance rates for the airline industry have ceased their double digit hard market trend, but buyers are still experiencing increases, according to a report from insurance broker Aon.

A Chinese drywall maker announced that it settled a case brought against it by U.S. homebuilder, Beazer Homes, for an undisclosed dollar amount.

The list of insurance companies agreeing to forgo Iran-linked investments is growing, with more than 75 percent of insurers licensed to do business in California agreeing to refrain from future investing.