Monthly Archives: <span>November 2006</span>

Abram Interstate Enters into Agreement with Financial Pacific

Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., has entered into an agreement with Financial Pacific Insurance Agency to assume the renewal rights to commercial business written through Financial Pacific Insurance Agency. The agreement became effective on Oct. 1. For …

Hanover Launches Connections Auto Product in Georgia

Independent insurance agents in Georgia now have access to Connections Auto a product of regional property and casualty company The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. Connections Auto, a multi-variate auto product with customer segmentation capabilities, is now available in 17 states …

Wall Joins Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. as Senior VP

Juli Wall has joined Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. as senior vice president and chief employee services officer. Wall is responsible for improving the overall employee experience, performance culture and workplace environment. Areas of responsibility include human resources, training …

Upland Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft

A woman from Upland, Calif., has been arrested for insurance fraud and grand theft. Investigators from the San Bernardino County, Calif., District Attorney’s Office conducted an investigation of Loretta Wolter-Pinkowski, 52, which revealed that she was hired in Jan. 1999 …

Study Ranks States on Workers’ Comp Premiums, Alaska Highest

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has issued its biennial study on national workers’ compensation premiums. The study, based on rates that were in effect Jan. 1, 2006, ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia …

Gray Joins First Cardinal

First Cardinal LLC has hired Justin Gray, of Albany, N.Y., as its new marketing communications manager. In his new role, Gray will develop strategic marketing and public relations initiatives and oversee production of the company’s various communication efforts, including newsletters, …

Officials Seek Cause of Ink Plant Explosion in Mass.

While others may see a huge pile of charred and twisted rubble, Danvers, Mass. Fire Chief James Tutko sees a “big, big puzzle” that holds the answers to what caused a massive explosion that leveled an ink and paint plant, …

Athens, Tenn. Leaders Accused of Withholding ISO Fire Rating

The City Council is calling for an investigation after its members claimed the mayor, manager and other officials improperly withheld correspondence about the city’s fire insurance rating. Council member Shannon Alvey released more than 20 pages of information she obtained …

Best Affirms Aspen (UK), Aspen Holdings (Bermuda) Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Aspen Insurance UK Limited (AIUK). Best also affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of AIUK’s ultimate parent, Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance …

Best Affirms Aspen’s ‘A-‘ Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda’s Aspen Insurance Limited (AIL) with a stable outlook. Best said it “believes AIL’s risk-adjusted capitalization is likely to remain …