New insurance requirements for fireworks manufacturers have set off legal sparks in Michigan, as the companies have filed suit against the state.

The casualty market might be providing initial indications of a long-awaited hardening, although an expert warns not to read too much in to the latest report.

Doctors may see prevention against medical malpractice liability (MPL) claims in future legislation, a welcome reform in an environment where most doctors face at least one lawsuit in their career, a new study says.

Two companies, including an insurance company based in New Jersey, partnered to offer liability insurance specifically for accountants.

A task force recommending that New Jersey permit private vendors run all of its 58 state parks is be criticized for the suggestion because the state agency running the facilities has failed to collect payments and has not properly handled liability insurance issues.

The Maryland Insurance Administration has given its approval for Physicians Healthcare Management Group (Phyhealth) for its affiliate to underwrite medical malpractice insurance in the state.

Zurich North America Commercial has announced its new, Z-Rx Insurance Solutions, offering 27 healthcare coverages, including professional liability, general liability, security and privacy and management liability products.

ULLICO, the Washington, D.C.-based multi-line holding company for insurance and financial service products, was in the black for the first quarter of this year, an improvement its position in the red one year ago.

The American Insurance Association is giving Maryland lawmakers a mixed assessment of the recently completed 2010 General Assembly session.

A Chantilly, Va.-based insurance company has developed a new approach to clinical trial and products liability protection that has led to up to a 30% reduction in some premiums.