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PMSI, a workers' compensation market products and services provider, announced it will provide a repair service for wheelchairs and scooters provided to injured workers.

A federal court has rejected efforts by the president of a firm whose tainted peanut butter killed nine people to obtain coverage over the $1 million limit of his company's directors and officers liability policy.

An $700 billion-plus compromise bill calling for cooperatives to provide health care instead of the controversial government "public plan" was unveiled today by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the Senate Finance Committee chairman.

International investors meeting in New York City issued a joint call for strong action by U.S. and international policymakers to fight global warming.

Swiss Re started the year in a tough spot, but has managed a rapid change in fortunes outlined by CEO Stefan Lippe in an exclusive interview with National Underwriter. See NU Editor Sam Friedman's blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

A large majority of insurance executives in the United Kingdom believe that if the government does not overhaul the tax system there will be a drop in the number of insurers based there, a trade group survey finds.