All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Nov 4 2007 // Agents E&ONuts & Bolts: Market Scout is offering a broad coverage form from three different “A” rated carriers. Each insurer has agreed to provide up to 25 percent discounts for agencies that have 40...
Nov 4 2007 // The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.Home Fuel Oil Delivery Nuts & Bolts:...
Nov 4 2007 // Home Fuel Oil DeliveryNuts & Bolts: International Excess of Pittsburgh is offering coverage for propane, petroleum and fuel oil distributors. Coverages includes property, inland, commercial general liability, business...
Nov 2 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has assigned its ‘BBB’ long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Bermuda-based insurer, International General Insurance Co. Ltd. (IGI)...
Oct 31 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of UK-based UNUM Limited with a negative outlook. “The ratings reflect...
Oct 29 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services commented on an announcement by the Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Ltd. (A-/Negative/–) and related subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Everest). Following its...
Oct 27 2007 // Community Associations, Condos, Co-opsNuts & Bolts: Ian H. Graham, with underwriting partner, CNA, has created a product for the community association industry. The process of renewing and submitting business has been...
Oct 27 2007 // Contractors Pollution LiabilityNuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason is now providing contractor’s pollution liability (CPL) for oilfield diving and sub-sea contractors of all types. For full underwriting review and the...
Oct 27 2007 // Tattoo and Body PiercingNuts & Bolts: Marine Agency Corp. is offering professional liability, package, umbrella, and workers’ compensation for tattoo and body piercing businesses. Carrier: AIG rated...
Oct 12 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Ariel Reinsurance Company Ltd. Best also affirmed the ICR of...
Oct 11 2007 // Insurance and pension provider Aviva USA said a ratings upgrade by A.M Best on Tuesday, Oct. 9th will help it grow its business in the United States. Des Moines-based Aviva USA, the U.S. unit of London-based Aviva PLC,...
Oct 8 2007 // Workers’ Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies Nuts & Bolts: A guaranteed cost workers’ compensation program for security guard and investigative agencies is available from The Mechanic Group.Dollars: Up...
Oct 8 2007 // Trade and Professional Associations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking...
Oct 8 2007 // Hacker – Virus – Cyber Invasion Nuts & Bolts: USX/S is offering coverage for cyber invasions against your systems (first party) or if you’re blamed for an attack against another party (third party)....
Oct 8 2007 // Trade and Professional Associations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking...
Oct 8 2007 // Trade and Professional AssociationsNuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking...
Oct 8 2007 // Trade and Professional AssociationsNuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking...
Oct 8 2007 // Workers’ Comp, Security, Investigative AgenciesNuts & Bolts: A guaranteed cost workers’ compensation program for security guard and investigative agencies is available from The Mechanic Group. Dollars: Up...
Oct 3 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength ratings (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa-” from “a” for Northland Insurance Co. (St. Paul, Minn.),...
Sep 28 2007 // After a flat year in 2005, U.S. surplus lines premium volume rebounded in 2006 and carriers again posted strong underwriting results.In 2006, surplus lines carriers generally stuck to their guns on pricing in lines where...