Insurance Equity Analysts Favor Emerging-Markets Expansion, Predict Increased M&A Activity, According to Accenture ... (Centre Daily Times)
Insurance equity analysts expect a significant increase in property and casualty (P&C) mergers and acquisitions this year and say that life insurers who expand into emerging markets over the next three years are likely to be rewarded with superior ratings, according to findings of a global survey by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Marshall Loeb's Daily Money Tip: Recession-proof your insurance needs (Market Watch)
Most consumers depend on their employer for their health, life and disability insurance. But according to a recent report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research, this year s recession will cause at least 4.2 million people to lose their health and life insurance coverage. If the worst happens and the recession costs you your job, what would you do?