Insurance agents have won a critical change in the House Energy and Commerce Committee version of health care reform legislation.

James J. Wrynn has officially been appointed to serve as New York's superintendent of insurance, Governor David Paterson has announced.

Congress most likely will extend 2009 estate tax rates for one year, according to industry officials, in a development of keen interest to many family-owned insurance agencies.

Robert Benmosche, who this week came out of retirement to take over as AIG's CEO, drew high praise from many leading agents and brokers, although concern was cited about his lack of p&c insurance background.