Chubb Corp. says it estimates pretax losses of between $400 million and $475 million from catastrophes in the third quarter due to nine events in the United States.

Atlantic storm Ophelia had weakened, but now has strengthened again into a tropical storm, and could become the seasons fourth hurricane today before passing near Bermuda over the weekend.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. will acquire Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. in a deal valued at around $800 million, the companies announced today.

In Floridas 2011 legislative session, commercial lines deregulation was expanded with the passage of HB 99. What is the impact on E&S?