Even if Democrats force a reform bill through Congress, will the mandate to buy health insurance from private carriers be declared unconstitutional, NU Editor Sam Friedman wonders in his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

SCOR reported 2009 fourth-quarter profits increased 163 percent compared with the period in 2008, citing improved investment returns and risk management.

Four auto insurers in Massachusetts have reached a settlement with State Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office to return an expected $9 million to consumers for alleged overcharges.