business - "insurance"

ZURICH, Switzerland : The global insurance industry recorded a 3.3 percent rise in revenue from premiums last year, with growth strongest in the life insurance business and in emerging economies.

NEW YORK----Assured Guaranty Corp. , a leading triple-A rated financial guaranty insurance company and a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. , has appointed Michael DiRende as Managing Director, Risk Management.

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- A Davenport woman who lost her basement to flash flooding now has hope. Monday night Cynthia Westerfield explained why she felt so helpless after her basement collapsed even though she has homeowners insurance it doesn't cover any of the repairs.

OneBeacon insurance Group and North River Solutions announced their collaboration on a benchmarking research study at the 2008 Continuity Insights Management Conference held in New Orleans in May.

The cost of owning a pet has gone up in recent years. New technologies in medical treatment make it possible for pets to undergo similar treatments as humans for life-threatening diseases. And just as with humans, these treatments aren't cheap.

Dexia plans to lend up to $5 billion to its bond-insurance subsidiary, the Belgian-French banking group said Monday, in an attempt to boost confidence in the division following a tough week for its rivals and ...

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has directed government agencies to ensure that the crop insurance scheme becomes operative by the nex...

WILMINGTON, OH (MARKET WIRE) Last week was David Sanderson's first full week as a 1-800 Radiator franchise owner. It was also the first week that 1-800 Radiator's services were available in Chilicothe and the surrounding areas in Ohio. David is using his history as an Army infantryman and experience in the insurance business to operate his franchise with a strong leadership style and great customer service.

Lockton Companies, a privately held insurance broker, has appointed Michael McFadden as executive vice president for the company's New York operations, and Laura Talt as vice president and consultant for its employee benefits operation in New York.

If you've ever tried to read through the terms and conditions of a home insurance policy, only to come away feeling more confused than ever, then this guide is for you. It covers the most common terminology used by insurers.