Surety & Fidelity News

Starr Receives Listing as Approved Surety from U.S. Treasury

Starr Companies has received approval from the United States Department of Treasury to list Starr Indemnity & Liability Co. as an approved surety. The Treasury listing enhances Starr Financial Lines’ Crime & Fidelity product offerings. With the Treasury listing, Starr …

Argo Surety to Issue Surety Bonds in Europe for U.S. Clients

Argo Surety, a division of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., now has the capability to issue surety bonds throughout the European Union (EU). Policies will be written through Argo Group’s European subsidiary, ArgoGlobal SE, which has been authorized by the …

Freedom Specialty Insurance Enters Surety Market, Hires Albanese as VP

Freedom Specialty, with the backing of Nationwide Insurance, has expanded into the surety segment and named Antonio C. Albanese vice president of the new product line. Albanese will be responsible for building and managing Freedom’s surety bond business in the …

Ironshore Adds Surety Capacity Through Lexon, Boston Indemnity Group

Ironshore Inc. and Lexon Surety Group are broadening their strategic alliance by providing additional capacity for Boston Indemnity Group (BIG), a subsidiary of Lexon and a privately-held insurance holding company specializing in the business of surety bonds. Ironshore will provide …

Allied World Launches U.S. Surety Unit

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG’s Allied World U.S. has expanded its casualty operations with the launch of a new surety line of business, available for clients in the United States. Robert Staples has been appointed senior vice president, surety, …

Surety & Fidelity Association Elects Chubb’s Vispoli as Chair

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America has elected Tracey Vispoli, senior vice president, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, as chair of the board for 2011-2012. Vispoli is the global manager for Chubb’s financial fidelity insurance business. Under her management, …