Brown & Brown Inc. has purchased the assets of Commonwealth Insurance; details were indisclosed.

Karen Pauli, research director in the insurance practice at TowerGroup, and Bob Hyle, editor-in-chief of Tech Decisions, discuss the issues insurers face in order to achieve growth in the market.

First Mercury Financial Corporation announced one its subsidiaries will buy Valiant Insurance Group for roughly $55 million, expanding its ability to write admitted specialty business and allowing it to enter the marine insurance market.

Foremost's Dwelling Fire program in Wyoming will include the new high-end landlord platinum package designed for professional landlords.