Insurers may not be able to control the frequency of catastrophes, but they can certainly control their losses through better claims managementand ultimately, through better underwriting methodologies.

Representatives of an industry association voiced strong support for legislation that would provide additional incentives to states that adopt uniform and enforceable building codes.

American International Group is in need of effective, comprehensive and rigorous regulation to ensure history does not repeat itself at the insurance giant, says a new regulatory report.

Firefighters in three Nebraska counties battled expanding wildfires on Wednesday and an Arkansas town of 1,300 people was evacuated because of an approaching fire, as the central part of the United States suffered through another day of stifling heat.