Honda said a Takata air bag inflator ruptured in a Civic compact car on Sept. 30 and killed a driver in California, at least the 17th Takata-related fatality in the U.S., Malaysia and India.

Barriers to online access can create liability risks under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Insurance pros should add 'website accessibility' to their risk checklists.

Restorers would like standardized forms and quicker payment. Insurers want to make sure contractors actually know what they are doing.

As the small-business community grows, so does its need for workers' compensation, business interruption, commercial auto and other coverages.