Casualty rates climbed upward through the fourth quarter of 2012 and are positioned to continue the trend into 2013, a report from insurance-broker Marsh says.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says State Farm didn't meet the criteria to have a regional deductible plan approved.

London-based underwriting subsidiaries of Catlin Group says it has have introduced a new terrorism insurance product that includes unique crisis response services as well as coverage for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) losses.

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is adding classroom courses to its Certified School Risk Managers program in 2013.