The percentage of people without health insurance last year was not statistically different from 2009, although the number of people enrolled in employer-sponsored plans and private health insurance decreased, a government agency says.

Most certified financial planners are “very satisfied” with their career choice and agree that their CFP certification contributes directly to their professional success, a new survey says.

Cost-cutting and shrinking costs suggest the average increase in employer health benefit costs will rise next year at the lowest rate in a more than a decade.

The number of questionable property-casualty insurance claims filed in the first half of the year increased 4.5% over the prior year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Losses from Hurricane Irene may be as high as $6.6 billion, which is relatively low compared to total losses for the year so far.

Texas insurance companies are “financially stable” despite the wildfires that continue to sweep through the state, according to a new analysis.

Most life insurance policyholders have spoken to their beneficiaries about their policy, but are lax in updating policy information, according to a new survey.

Health insurance agent and broker commissions were cut by a number of insurers because of the new medical loss ratio (MLR) included in the federal health reform law, according to the nonpartisan Government Accounting Office.

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.

Fixed-annuity sales rose in the second quarter, marking the second straight quarter of growth and overcoming falling interest rates.