Yearly Archives: 2001

Chandler USA Lowered

The issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Chandler USA Inc. were lowered from “BBB” to “BB” by S&P....

Folksamerica Downgraded

The “A” FSR of Folksamerica Reinsurance Company, New York, was lowered to “A-” by A.M. Best. Cited as a major...

Statewide Downgraded

The “BBBpi” FSR on Statewide Insurance Co. (IL) was lowered to “BBpi” by S&P. The rating action was based on...

Swiss Re Affirmed

The “AAA” counterparty credit and insurer financial strength rating on Swiss Reinsurance Co. (SRZ) and related core subsidiaries were affirmed...

CONNING PREDICTS RATES HIKES

A recent Conning & Company study, “Property-Casualty Forecast and Analysis,” showed personal automobile rates on the rise by 4 to...

BROWNSFIELDS ACT PASSED

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001. The American Insurance Association (AIA) called...

BEST REPORTS CAPTIVE INCREASE

A.M. Best’s newly published Captive Directory reports that 245 new captive insurance companies were formed in 2000, while 170 were...

PROGRESSIVE REPORTS PROFIT

Progressive Corporation reported profit for the first quarter of 2001, reversing a year-ago loss for the Ohio-based company as it...

COVERAGECORP RAISING $

Access CoverageCorp Inc., the Charlotte, N.C. Internet-based business insurance technology and solutions provider, announced it raised $8 million in a...