USA TodayFor most Americans, Irene means insurance rate hikesThe Seattle TimesThe $7 billion in estimated losses from Hurricane Irene compound the vast damage caused by weather this year. Yet, despite billions paid out for floods, tornadoes and earthquakes, big insurance companies can expect another profitable year. ...Hurricane Irene losses lower than expected; insurers' stocks riseLos Angeles TimesMonday modest for Irene-related insurance claimsThe Virginian-PilotHurricane Irene insurance claims keep NJ insurers busyAsbury Park PressUSA Today -Wall Street Journal -Reutersall 1,248 news articles »

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