Monthly Archives: September 2003

HCC Insurance Group Assigned

Fitch Ratings assigned a “AA-” insurer financial strength (IFS) rating to HCC Insurance Group, which is led by Houston Casualty...

National Indemnity Affirmed

Fitch Ratings affirmed the “AAA” insurer financial strength ratings of the National Indemnity Co. and the six associated members of...

Argonaut Affirmed, Off Watch

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services removed from CreditWatch and affirmed its “BB+” counterparty credit rating on Argonaut Group Inc. and...

Insurance Fraud Arrests

Eight people were arraigned on charges of insurance fraud and assault with a deadly weapon as the result of an...

Auto Collision Ring Arrests

Three suspects were arrested and charged with 28 felony counts after an investigation of a staged auto collision ring. Attorney...

Duo Arrested for Mail Fraud

On June 24, 2003, Ramon Ortiz, 48, of Los Angeles and Augustine Carrasco, 43, of Diamond Bar, were arrested on...

Workers’ Comp

Nuts & Bolts: AmTrust North America is offering a workers’ compensation market. Dollars: Minimum premium of $500. No deductibles. Carrier:...