The property/casualty insurance industry is expected to see an underwriting loss this year, with no let-up in the soft market through 2010 barring a substantial market shift, according to Fitch Ratings.

Patni Computer Systems announced expansion of its Actuarial Centre of Excellence (ACE) to provide consulting, risk management, and actuarial services for insurance and financial services companies.

The regulator leading the National Association of Insurance Commissioners effort to get insurers' climate change information said companies will be given lots of leeway in responding.

Recently I wrote about my sister’s saga when trying to her her home repaired for water-damaged floors and carpets. Because the house was being refinanced, ...