Hartford Financial Services Group's fourth-quarter profit beat analysts' estimates on better pricing in its property and casualty business, and the insurer said it would reduce debt by $1 billion and buy back shares.

Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, raised its dividend more than expected after below-average damage claims and surging investment income bolstered 2012 profit.

Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, raised its dividend more than expected after below-average damage claims and surging investment income bolstered 2012 profit.

Travelers is now offering a Small Business Risk Education program to promote insurance and risk literacy to female and minority entrepreneurs. One participant has already described the offering as game changing for her retail store.