casualty insurance

Should Hartford’s variable annuity owners buy buyout offer?

By Maria Wood | November 6, 2012

The proposal may favor the insurer, but for some it may make sense, says one expert.

Hartford offering some annuity holders buyouts

By AP Staff Writer | November 5, 2012

Hartford joins a number of annuity providers that are switching contract features in an attempt to reduce the long-term risk of guaranteed payouts.

Neace Lukens names new Southern region leader

By Noah Guillaume | October 26, 2012

Todd Stocksdale will oversee the growth and expansion of the firm’s Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina offices.

TD Bank Sells U.S. Insurance Business to USI

By Michael K. Stanley | August 27, 2012

The Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.-based distributor of employee benefits and property and casualty insurance expects the acquisition to boost revenues by $58.2 million per year.

Hartford Reports $101M 2Q Loss for Debt Payoff

By AP Staff Writer | August 2, 2012

The company expects to focus more on property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds businesses.

Swaps Exemptions for Insurers Upheld by CFTC

By Arthur D. Postal | July 11, 2012

Federal regulators are supporting the insurance industry in its request for an exemption from the new regulatory regime for complex derivatives called “swaps,” which are mandated by the Dodd-Frank financial services reform law.

California Health Insurers Reduce Rate Increases to Tune of $48 Million

By Elizabeth Festa | July 9, 2012

Small group health rates lowered. A savings benefit to small employers.

New Regulatory Non-Governmental Council Formed

By Arthur D. Postal | June 6, 2012

Former regulators and legislators have created a new committee aimed at putting pressure on Washington officials to continue to focus on rules and laws aimed at reducing systemic risk in financial markets.