Tropical Storm Irene's trek up the East Coast caused less damage than many had feared, a bit of reassuring news for a fragile economy.

Citing an increased risk of winds and high waters from Hurricane Irene, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has issued a mandatory evacuation order for large parts of the city.

The "Insurance Goddess" shares some creative ideas on how to discover, develop and promote your agency's unique brand.

Laura L. Schupbach was named the new head of Wells Fargo Insurance Services to replace David Zuercher who is retiring at the end of this year.