An unprecedented peek behind the curtain at how homeowners insurance rates are set in Florida has given state lawmakers plenty of ideas to take to bill-drafters in advance of this spring's annual legislative session. ...more

February 6, 2008

The head of Allstate Floridian pleaded poverty as the reason behind rising homeowners insurance rates on Monday, insisting the back-to-back four-storm seasons of 2004-05 nearly crippled the company and continue to squeeze its ability to cover claims. ...more

February 4, 2008

There used to be an actual baseball field at San Antonio Boys Village. ...more

January 22, 2008

The U.S. House has passed legislation authorizing the creation of a national catastrophe fund that would help ensure American families are able to rebuild and recover in the aftermath of massive natural disasters. ...more

November 16, 2007