Authorities in Louisiana have teamed up with insurance interests for a major bait car program to combat vehicle theft in the state, it was announced yesterday.

Aon said it is introducing business interruption coverage for an outbreak of H1N1 in the United Kingdom with plans to expand the program internationally at some point.

Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.'s Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'BB minus' from 'BBB minus' based on concern about continuing loss rates.

Legislation to control non-bank firms large enough to pose systemic financial risk should complement not displace state regulation, an insurance commissioner told House lawmakers.