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On the list as of early December are PXRE Group Ltd., Scottish Re Group Ltd.--both of which fell from "triple-B-minus" to "double-B-plus"--and Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Co., a part of the Scotti

Tamara K. Kravec with Bank of America Equity Research wrote that brokers told them premium rates will continue to rise "significantly" during the January renewal season despite a relatively loss-free

The research, sponsored by Trusted Choice, the independent agent's branding campaign launched by the Alexandria, Va.-based Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, found that of 28.5 million

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS--The National Association of Insurance Commissioners gave preliminary approval today to a new scheme to replace the current 100 percent collateral requirement for foreign reinsurers

Those findings came in London-based Benfield's latest "Lloyd's Update" report, which said Lloyd's focus has turned firmly towards active business following its deal to have Berkshire Hathaway take ove

State insurance regulators meeting in San Antonio, Texas, heard experts on earthquakes, insurance and building codes warn of the catastrophic consequences that will occur if there is a replay of the 1