The A.M. Best's workers' comp composite's NPW plunged 14.6% to $12.3 billion in 2009—its lowest level since 1999.

The site added a slew of new features, as well as information and policies from 225 insurers across all 50 states.

Regulators inch forward on Volcker Rule, non-bank systemic designations.

Study highlights agencies that exemplify the best of the independent agency system.

Rockingham Group migrates the quoting of personal auto lines of business to a more advanced platform

Cloud-based disability claims system now features return-to-work duration guidelines with predictive modeling.

The NAIC requested that Fitch and other rating agencies provide current ratings information in response to recent rule changes.

Presidential action extends National Flood Insurance Program for another year.

Under the new laws, police can pull over any driver suspected of using a mobile device for texting or accessing the Internet.

While BlackBerry may be late to the game, insurance IT shops prefer its security features to Apple's.

Female insurance leaders convene from across the globe to network, honor award recipients.

A.M. Best report says growth of new business in 2009 was strong compared to prior years, but challenges remain.

Illinois Insurance Department alerts consumers of health insurance coverage scam.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official wants to create principles-based disclosures that are simple for consumers to understand.

Under the plan, the Treasury would convert $49.1 B of its preferred shares in AIG to common shares, increase the government's stake to 92.1% from 79.8%, and then gradually sell it off.

New paper from NAMIC highlights legislative issues surrounding vehicle repair.

Market Force polled consumers regarding their thoughts about and experiences with their auto insurers.

A stalled economic recovery, volatile stock market and undervalued P&C insurance stock prices create an unfavorable environment for receiving appropriate value for the business, notes the insurer.

S&P removes ratings from AXA Insurance U.K., Fitch Ratings affirms Liberty Mutual Group, A.M. Best assigns debt ratings to Manulife’s senior notes.

It appears that 2010 may be a fairly good year after all for U.S. life insurers. Rebounding from the financial crisis, insurers continued to hold large cash and cash-equivalent assets, notes A.M. Best, but during 2009, such amounts began to decline as companies sought higher yields that were needed to back life and annuity products.