The number of mergers and acquisitions of U.S. brokerages remains at near-record levels.

Sandy-affected companies with rejected insurance claims are suing brokers for negligence.

E&S premiums grew nearly 11 percent last year, with Berkshire Hathaway pushing in.

A deadly twister cut into the heart of Oklahoma’s horse industry, burdening equine insurers.

In raising the Costa Concordia, we have a story showing what insurance does so well.

An expensed dinner and drinks with an old and trusted friend winds up being more than Jimmy Davis ever bargained for.

NYC asteroid strike would cause nearly 100% fatalities at ground zero.

The next time the Laki Fissure bursts, a maelstrom of sickness, death and economic destruction will be released.

A Cat 5 hurricane strike of Lake Okeechobee would inundate much of South Florida.

Wage and hour claims are on the rise, and the insurance industry is scrambling to address the exposure.

When we look back in history, we see that perceived oppression often leads to rebellion.

Hank Greenberg packs insurance industry history into a straightforward, 263-page book.

Workers’ comp needs a more focused approach to mental health issues.

Swiss Re insures the first solar plane to fly across the United States.

Using captives to help address the growing threat of cyber risk.

Due diligence of a tech start-up is critical before agreeing to an acquisition.

A once fit, hardworking man in his sixties gets hurt and his case goes into an unexpected tailspin. Will Ben ever return to work?

Big dams sit tight, as new projects just let the river run for generating capacity.

A 49-year-old chemist working in Frankfurt, Germany, was left paralyzed after an accident.

Settling a claim or going to court is about more than the dollars.