AmTrust to Invest $42 Million in ACAC Acquisition of GMAC P/C Insurance
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is making an investment in American Capital Acquisition Corp. in connection with the acquisition by ACAC of GMAC's U.S
Bayeux Joins Aon Risk Services as Managing Director
Aon Corp has named John Bayeux as managing director of Aon Risk Services.
Best Affirms Ratings for Northbridge (Fairfax) Operating Companies
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Markel Insurance Company of Canada, Federated Insurance Company of …
Manulife Buys Pottruff & Smith; Now Canada’s No. 2 Travel Insurer
Manulife Financial, Canada's biggest life insurer, announced on Thursday that it has acquired Pottruff & Smith Travel Insurance Brokers Inc.
Ratings Recap: AMI, HDI-Gerling
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A+' (Superior) and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of New Zealand's AMI Insurance Limited, both with stable outlooks
Ratings Recap: Singapore Re, AGF, Ansvar, White Mountains Re, Oriental, Jupiter
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Best Affirms Generali’s ‘A+’ Ratings
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A+' (Superior) and the issuer credit rating of “aa-” of Italy's Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., both with stable outlooks
Changes at Tower Hill Secure Rating from Demotech
Insurance company rating firm Demotech, Inc. said it has affirmed the Financial Stability Ratings of A, Exceptional, assigned to Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co., Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Co., …
A.M. Best Withdraws Ratings of 2 Midwest Mutual Insurers
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Zurich Names Egan Head of Operations, Planning
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Scott Egan, 38, to the position of group head of Operations, Planning and Performance Management, effective Oct. 5, 2009
Bank of America’s McGee Named New CEO by The Hartford
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Best Affirms HDI-Gerling Ratings; Revises Outlook to Stable
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of German insurer HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG
Best Affirms Rating, Revises Outlook to Stable for HDI, Talanx AG
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of German insurer HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G
New York Earns Accreditation by Insurance Commissioners’ Group
The New York State Insurance Department has been accredited under the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Financial Regulations Standards and Accreditation Program. “State …
Report Warns Against Applying Systemic Risk Regulation to Insurers
Blame for the financial crisis and the near collapse of American International Group should reflect “the substantial evidence of fundamental failures in U.S. and foreign regulation of commercial …
Ratings Recap: Grupo Nacional, BEST RE, Triple-S, Arab Re, Int’l. Energy, Asian Re
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Ratings Recap: Lonpac, Tenet, Zurich (Notes), Generali (Notes)
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Best Affirms Nipponkoa’s ‘A’ Ratings
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Best Affirms XL’s ‘A’ Ratings
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of the Bermuda-based XL Capital Group and its members.
Owcar Named President, COO of CNA Canada
CNA Financial Corporation announced that, effective September 14, 2009, Gary Owcar has been appointed president and chief operating officer of CNA Canada. He will be responsible for executing …
Best Removes Validus Ratings and Its Affiliates from Under Review
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A.M. Best: Workers’ Comp – How Bad Will It Get?
Challenging market conditions, the financial crisis and the recession drove profitability downward for the U.S.
Best Revises Outlook on SCOR to Positive; Affirms ‘A-’ Ratings
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Global Reinsurers Enjoy Monte Carlo Sun Amid Worries Over Gathering Clouds
Global reinsurers are set to enjoy a moment in the sun as they gather in Monte Carlo this weekend, having come through the financial crisis singed rather than burned like their banking …
Florida Hurricane, Pension Funds Boosted By Financial Markets Upswing
Florida's public employee pension and hurricane catastrophe funds are benefiting from an upswing in the financial markets, state investment managers said earlier this week. The State Board of ..
Ratings Recap: Western National, Westminster, Carolina Casualty, MedPro, Tower Hill
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to 'A' (Excellent) from 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to “a” from “a-” of Western National Insurance Group (WNG) and its …
Ratings Recap: Western National, Westminster, Carolina Casualty, MedPro, Tower Hill
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to 'A' (Excellent) from 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to “a” from “a-” of Western National Insurance Group (WNG) and its …
Best Affirms Catlin Group’s ‘A’ Ratings
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of the Bermuda-based Catlin Insurance Company Ltd (CICL), Catlin Insurance Company …
SureTec Financial to Buy Back HCC’s Interest in Company
Houston-based SureTec Financial Corp., sole owner of SureTec Insurance Company and other subsidiaries providing services to the construction and surety industries, announced plans to repurchase …
Western National Insurance Group and Members Upgraded
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