WASHINGTON—The federal government should have a role in regulating insurance, a key lawmaker said Thursday. "After the turmoil in the bond insurance marketplace, the decisions to provide substantial taxpayer support to American International Group (Inc.) and the requests of numerous ... [full story]

Officials of a Florida independent agent’s trade group hit state legislators today for what they said were actions on insurance putting homeowners at financial risk in the event of a big hurricane. The state’s pursuit of “artificially low rates” has created ... [full story]

Reporting from Sacramento — Some California drivers suffering through the toughest economic conditions in three decades got a rare bit of good news Thursday when the state's biggest auto insurance company announced it would cut rates for 3.3 million motorists. ... [full story]

The Michigan State Supreme Court in October will hear arguments over a regulation that would ban insurers’ use of credit information as a factor in determining premiums. A court challenge to the rule has been winding its way through the state’s ... [full story]