As Tropical Storm Gustav spun toward the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, insurance companies were ready to send adjusters and appraisers to assess damage from the storm if it does make landfall in the United States. They were also prepared financially, having made changes in their coverage in the three years since Hurricane Katrina. ...more

August 29, 2008

State regulators are set to begin dissecting State Farm's request to raise home insurance rates an average of 47.1 percent statewide at a highly anticipated public hearing in Tallahassee set for Tuesday. ...more

August 11, 2008

To some investors, pumping money into a new Florida insurance company must be as attractive as investing in Florida real estate right now. The potential upside is great, but you also might fall off a cliff. ...more

May 7, 2008

The nonstop coastal building across Florida has pushed the insurance risk in the state to nearly $2 trillion, keeping it the diciest place in the world for insurers, an industry analyst said Thursday. ...more

November 30, 2007

Despite reassurances from state officials, homeowners in fire-ravaged Southern California might have plenty to worry about when it comes to their home insurance. ...more

October 25, 2007