The majority of first time auto insurance buyers now turn to the internet for a quote, bypassing traditional local agents or call centers, a J.D. Power and Associates report says.

Construction companies have been weakened by the recession, the economy is still in recovery and profits are harder to come by, making it more important than ever for risk managers to get the best builders’ risk coverage available. The challenge is finding the best price possible.

A year after BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, one cruise line is still seeking compensation for economic losses and damages.

The child care industry isn’t what it used to be—or what it will be. Coverages have changed and the market has shrunk as a result of the recession. But as the economic recovery gains momentum and employment gradually rebounds, independent agents can successfully grow in this business.