The role of government in the American insurance market increased in 2008, according to a 50-state study released by two conservative think tanks. “For every free-market reform, a regulatory setback increased government intervention in many states,” concluded the report by the ... [full story]

Mergers and acquisitions activity is expected to pick up in 2009 as financial institutions look for ways to divest their non-core insurance businesses in order to fund potential capital shortfalls, a consulting firm report says. The Deloitte analysis, “The 2009 Insurance ... [full story]

Experts say 2009 already has been proved a dangerous year for lightning strikes in the United States and warn the worst may be yet to come. National Weather Service lightning expert John Jensenius said 11 people have been killed in the ... [full story]