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Ratings agency views the consideration of emerging risks as vital because of the broad-based, risk-accepting nature of property/casualty insurers.

New report predicts a hardening market for property and liability coverage due to Gulf spill.

S&P issued a report revealing that U.S. P&C insurance industry will struggle to sustain its historical operating profitability.

Industry awaits Congressional action on funding flood program, as storms slam Central America.

A.M. Best affirms The Hanover, Moody’s affirms Lincoln National Corp.’s debt ratings and Fitch Ratings maintains Prudential Plc’s long-term issuer default rating.

BookSmart, Sword AgencyPort’s book rolling and risk analysis software, will be introduced first to the commercial auto industry.

As subsidies expire, House removes health insurance spending to ease passage of broader bill.

Exhibitors acknowledge improvements, but daunting challenges remain.

In wake of the economic crisis, financial risk managers will need to rely on process and technology innovation, as well as a dose of introspection.

Accounting standard-setters issued new rules Wednesday that could have profound effects, not just on how assets and liabilities get valued but on how banks and financial services firms do business.

New research points to financial institutions' responses to the financial crisis, regulatory changes and a desire to combat financial crime.

Duck Creek and Pitney Bowes partner on policy administration; Guidewire forges alliances.

Carriers need to spend to optimize current business processes while simultaneously laying the foundation for future growth.

A surprising reprimand of national politicians and a less surprising disregard for the industry highlighted the conference’s first day.

Fitch affirms Markel, S&P revises outlook on Mutual of Omaha and A.M. Best affirms Unitrin ratings.

The partnership grants RiskMeter users access to RMS’ Average Annual Loss and Probable Maximum Loss data.

INN’s 2010 Vanguards in Insurance Practices Awards represent true votes of confidence by insurers who rate the value provided by technology solution providers.

Early disclosures include only property losses, affecting earnings rather than capital; no rating changes currently expected.

Commercial lines market to remain stable, but concerns over natural catastrophes, and volatile political and economic environments persist, according to new report.

Industry cautiously optimistic as Senate passes financial services overhaul.