Let's say for the sake of argument that Democrats in Congress are able to get health reform legislation to President Barack Obama's desk.

Strong storms throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. promise to bring insurance claims -- and work for independent adjusters.

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company Inc. and Chubb & Son said they have an agreement for Chubb to provide workers' compensation coverage for Starr Indemnity's construction, energy and environmental customers.

MarketScout, the Dallas-based insurance exchange, has announced that former Crump Inc. chief executive officer Glenn Hargrove has joined the firm to launch MSW--MarketScout Wholesale.