A reported federal investigation of workers compensation insurer AmTrust Financial Services Inc. and a notable jump in broker mergers and acquisitions top our most-read stories this week.
1. AmTrust denies federal investigation after whistleblower reportedly surfaces
2. Insurance broker M&As explode in first quarter
3. John Paulson leaving AIG board of directors
4. Travelers sues Saudi banks, bin Laden companies over Sept. 11 attacks
5. Chubb names COO of North America personal risk services
6. New York passes budget with workers comp reforms
7. Chubb names North America division president
8. Alliant combines niche practices to form Alliant Specialty Group
9. QBE North America names chief underwriting officer
10. Everest Insurance taps former AIG exec to lead life sciences practice
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This week's most popular stories include a $4.3 billion deal to buy Top 10 U.S. brokerage USI Insurance Services L.L.C. and legal trouble for a former Arthur J. Gallagher claims manager who was "driven by greed."