Simulating Volcano Eruptions, One Blast at a Time August 16, 2012 A voice carried across the treeless plateau: “Fire in the hole! The range is now active.” Two dozen people fell...
Florida Licenses Validus Reinsurance August 16, 2012 By Michael Adams Validus Reinsurance Ltd. has become the latest reinsurer licensed to do business in Florida under the state’s reduced capital law....
West Virginia Carrying Out Real ID Driver’s License Law August 16, 2012 By Lawrence Messina West Virginia continues to issue new driver’s licenses that meet national standards adopted after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, amid a...
Coastal Risk Underwriters Enters Alaska Homeowners Market August 16, 2012 Coastal Risk Underwriters (CRU), a member company of Insight Catastrophe Group, has launched a new preferred homeowners program for properties...
Vanliner Expands Captive Program to North American Moving Agents August 16, 2012 Vanliner Insurance Co., an insurer in the moving and storage industry, has expanded the Forum Captive Insurance Program to moving...
Ratings Recap: Great Plains, ProAssurance, Community, German Mutual August 16, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and an issuer credit rating of “bbb” to...
Best Upgrades QBE Optima’s Ratings to ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable August 16, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating to...
Zurich Insurance Group Posts $2.2 Billion 1st Half Net Income August 16, 2012 Zurich Insurance Group posted a $2.2 billion net after tax income available to shareholders. Other selected highlights from the earnings...
New Storm Hits North Philippines; at Least 2 Dead August 16, 2012 A second tropical storm in as many weeks battered the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least two people, as...
RSA appoints Hotson Investor Relations Director August 16, 2012 UK global insurer RSA announced the appointment of Matt Hotson as Investor Relations Director. He joined the Group in early...