WASHINGTON-Legislation streamlining and reforming state regulation of surplus lines insurance and reinsurance was introduced Thursday in the Senate.

A subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday in Palm Beach, Fla., on catastrophe insurance issues.

WASHINGTON-Three House bills have been introduced to provide federal funds through several programs to assist homeowners, businesses, public officials and first responders in preparing for disasters.

Tunnicliffe stresses importance of "influential insurance" products