Market stress is hampering bond issuance, particularly deals to finance acquisitions.

COO Friedman says several companies have delayed plans to go public.

Coverage has made inroads into specialty lines; interest in contingent business income remains elevated in the wake of catastrophes disrupting supply chains.

Increased premiums means it's cheaper to issue bonds to fund pension plan, Russell says.

Federal judge upholds wellness program at Flambeau.

U.S. and EU come closer to deal on rules governing swaps clearinghouses; without equivalence finding, U.S. clearinghouses will have trouble competing for interest rate swap business starting in February.

With interest rate liftoff in the past, Federal Reserve officials consider what to do about the huge volume of assets accumulated through quantitative easing.

Banks face stiffer capital rules on swaps, bonds, and other securities they intend to trade.