The closer a carrier's relationships with its independent agents, the more business they send its way, according to a J.D. Power and Associates satisfaction survey.

The Insurance Federation of North Carolina said it has named Jennifer Cohen, an attorney with government experience, as its new executive director replacing Joe Stewart.

The Obama administration's plans to seek legislation giving it the authority to take over a troubled non-bank financial services company like an insurer is a move to "usurp" the state regulatory and guaranty fund system, an industry lawyer said today.

AccuWeather.com Chief Long-Range and Hurricane Forecaster Joe Bastardi has released a preliminary forecast that suggests fewer landfalls in the United States as well as fewer named storms in the 2009 hurricane season compared to that of last year.