The New Zealand Earthquake Commission and the Insurance Council have agreed to ask the country’s High Court for a ruling regarding insurance coverage for a recent earthquake.

One aspect of healthcare reform promotes the formation of provider organizations aimed at improving the quality of care and cost, but medical-malpractice insurers worry it could have a negative impact on their business, a recent broker’s report suggests.

J Eric Smith will join Swiss Re as president and CEO, Americas effective July 11, the company says.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has authorized two more reinsurers under the reduced collateral rule.