XL Group puts its preliminary net loss estimate related to Superstorm Sandy at $350 million.

Catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions says indications are its latest hurricane modelwhich rattled the industrys perception of possible losses when it was released in 2011has thus far performed well following Superstorm Sandy.

Catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions says indications are its latest hurricane modelwhich rattled the industrys perception of possible losses when it was released in 2011has thus far performed well following Superstorm Sandy.

Insurance analysts say modest rate increases for property and casualty risks will extend into 2013, as the overall economic environment is not expected to change dramatically in the coming year.