Texas insurance regulators expect a decision soon from the Obama Administration on whether they can delay forcing insurers to pay rebates to health plan members if the companies exceed new medical loss ratio requirements.

The Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. is now offering its medical benefits to transgendered employees and dependents.

A key ratings service expects a “somewhat limited impact” from Hurricane Irene for U.S. property-casualty insurers and global reinsurers.

Private-sector insurers have more than enough financial resources to cover any damage caused by Hurricane Irene, although state-run property insurers may not be so lucky, an insurance association says.

Insurers’ investments should not be affected by the decision of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service to lower the U.S. government’s credit rating, according to state insurance commissioners.

A national association of insurance companies is throwing its “strong support” behind a bill before Congress that would raise the debt ceiling.

A Hartford, Conn.-based insurance company awarded about $15.6 million to nonprofits nationwide last year through grants, community sponsorships, the matching gift program and employee volunteering.

A possible U.S. government default on its debts, if the federal debt ceiling is not increased, will not “in the near term” hurt the property-casualty insurance sector, according to a financial analysis firm.

A Florida supply company sued an international conglomerate for allegedly lying about defective Chinese drywall used to rebuild after hurricane disasters, which forced the company to pay about $55 million in legal settlements.

An Albany, N.Y.-based organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women announced its 2011 industry partners, whose sponsorship shows their dedication to supporting women in insurance and financial services careers, according to the group.