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A.M. Best Affirms Employers Holdings’ A- Rating

Jun 7 2007 // Reno, Nev.-based Employers Holdings Inc. announced insurance rating bureau A.M. Best has affirmed its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and assigned issuer credit ratings of “a-” to Employers...

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Jun 4 2007 // Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is offering a new program for eligible classes for this product that includes homeowners, town homes and condominium associations, planned unit developments,...

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Jun 4 2007 // Horse TracksNuts & Bolts: A program specifically tailored for horse tracks is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Coverages available include: general liability (participant legal...

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Jun 4 2007 // Community AssociationsNuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is offering a new program for eligible classes for this product that includes homeowners, town homes and condominium associations, planned unit developments,...

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Jun 4 2007 // Outbreak Extra ExpenseNuts & Bolts: American Underwriting Managers is now offering a product designed to provide businesses with insurance coverage in the event that their business operations are suspended by a public...

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Jun 4 2007 // Errors & OmissionsNuts & Bolts: Swiss Re launched non-admitted errors and omissions coverage for members of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. The product is designed for agencies with...

Ratings Recaps: American Modern; Hallmark Group; Erie; AIG (Notes); Selective; Donegal

Jun 1 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A+” (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of American Modern Insurance Group and its P/C members. Best also...

Ratings Roundup: Safeco; GNY Group; American Road; Auto Owners

May 31 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of the Safeco Insurance Companies and its members. Best has also...

Ratings Roundup: Atrium; Hardy; Beazley; Amlin; Cathedral; RIMAC

May 25 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of Atrium Underwriting plc, the non-operating holding company of Atrium Underwriters Limited (AUL). Best also revised the outlook to positive...

Recent Ratings Recaps: ACE (Aus. & NZ); CCR; Omega; Kiln

May 22 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of ACE Insurance Limited (Australia) and ACE Insurance Limited (New Zealand)...

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May 21 2007 // Tow Truck Operators Nuts & Bolts: Swiss Re’s Commercial Insurance and BISYS launched a program for tow truck operators. Policies are underwritten by Westport Insurance Corp., a Swiss Re company, and are backed...

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May 21 2007 // Dallas National challenges ratings downgradeA.M. Best Co. recently downgraded the financial strength rating of Dallas National Insurance Company (DNIC), Dallas, Texas, and the insurer has challenged that move. DNIC...

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May 21 2007 // Allied Health Care Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates, Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those...

Dallas National challenges ratings downgrade

May 21 2007 // A.M. Best Co. recently downgraded the financial strength rating of Dallas National Insurance Company (DNIC), Dallas, Texas, and the insurer has challenged that move. DNIC President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Nehls...

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May 21 2007 // Errors & Omissions, Agents Nuts & Bolts: Insurance agents and brokers now have access to errors and omissions coverage, through Swiss Re’s Commercial insurance market. Swiss Re announced the launch of a...

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May 21 2007 // Antique Home Insurance Nuts & Bolts: MiddleOak is offering the insurance designed exclusively for antique homes. Comprehensive coverage (similar to a high value home policy) for pre-1930 homes with coverage at...

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May 21 2007 // Errors & Omissions, AgentsNuts & Bolts: Insurance agents and brokers now have access to errors and omissions coverage, through Swiss Re’s Commercial insurance market. Swiss Re announced the launch of a...

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May 21 2007 // Allied Health CareNuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen Associates, Inc. is now offering a policy that covers a broad range of medical malpractice and general liability exposures. Allied health care facilities are those...

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May 21 2007 // Tow Truck OperatorsNuts & Bolts: Swiss Re’s Commercial Insurance and BISYS launched a program for tow truck operators. Policies are underwritten by Westport Insurance Corp., a Swiss Re company, and are backed by...

National Lloyds Affirmed by A.M. Best; American Summit Upgraded

May 14 2007 // A.M. Best Co. reported it has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) and assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” to National Lloyds Insurance Company (National...