New programs from All Risks/Markel, Lockton Affinity and Torus, Applied Systems won 19th straight ACORD award, Ronald Von Haden was named executive vice president and CEO of PIA National.

Hannover Re beat forecasts with net profit that rose by 63 percent to 265.5 million euros ($339 million) in the third quarter, helped by surging investment income and a dearth of big damage claims.

Hannover Re beat forecasts with net profit that rose by 63 percent to 265.5 million euros ($339 million) in the third quarter, helped by surging investment income and a dearth of big damage claims.

The latest monthly MarketScout report shows that commercial property and casualty insurance rates increased at a slower rate, rising 4 percent in October, but Sandy could have a dramatic impact on rates in the future, the CEO of the Dallas-based electronic-insurance exchange says.