Personal auto remains competitive as monoline insurers drive down rates, but increases available for homeowners and, so far, for commercial risks.

The wind research authority goes on record to formally endorse H.R. 1786, which would help fund wind loss mitigation research.

Property and casualty insurers and agents and brokers led the way for insurance-industry employment gains in December 2013, although the figures for P&C carriers have been recalibrated, throwing off some of the historical employment figures reported in 2013.

Favorable weather conditions, low road congestion, expansive public transportation systems, and high employment rates were all cited as contributing factors to why the following 10 cities had the lowest average annual premiums for auto insurance.