They are the most wired vehicles on the road, with dashboard computers, sophisticated radios, navigation systems and cellphones. While such gadgets are widely seen as distractions to be avoided behind the wheel, there are hundreds of thousands of drivers — ... [full story]

TALLAHASSEE — After years of fighting insurance companies, Florida lawmakers are now leaning toward helping some out. The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee voted 7-3 Wednesday — after some animated debate — for a bill (SB 2044) that would allow insurers ... [full story]

WASHINGTON—Insurer and reinsurer groups reiterated their opposition Wednesday to a bill that would have the federal government guarantee debt issued by eligible state catastrophe insurance programs that cover homeowners insurance. Two House Financial Services Committee subcommittees held a joint hearing Wednesday ... [full story]