Latest Business Insurance Headlines
All the headlines from our Business Insurance Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Employers of Nev. Acquires Fremont Comp
Jul 4 2002 // Employers Insurance Company of Nevada (EICN) has acquired California-based Fremont Compensation Insurance Group’s book of business, effective July 1. Fremont Comp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fremont General...
NAII, OSHA Hosting Workplace Safety Workshops in Wis.
Jul 3 2002 // The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII), in conjunction with insurers and OSHA, is hosting a series of workshops in Wisconsin focusing on workplace safety for small businesses. Safety at Work I: Risk...
RTW Inc. to Launch New Self Insured Services Business Unit
Jul 1 2002 // Minnesota-based RTW Inc., a provider of workers’ compensation management systems, will launch a new business unit on July 15, to provide its proven core product-case and claims management services-to self-insured...
New Market: Arrowhead of Texas Offers Commercial Auto Program
Jun 28 2002 // Arrowhead General Insurance Agency of Texas Inc. has a new commercial automobile program for Texas agents. Target classes include artisan contractors, wholesale/manufacturing/industrial, heavy construction, local and...
Royal & SunAlliance Names Commercial Division President
Jun 25 2002 // Royal & SunAlliance USA of Charlotte, N.C. has promoted Vince Pugliese to president and chief operating officer of its commercial insurance division. Prior to his promotion, Pugliese served as executive vice president...
Employers Reinsurance Downgraded
Jun 24 2002 // Standard & Poor’s lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Employers Reinsurance Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, ERC) to “AA+” from “AAA”...
Employers Reinsurance Downgraded
Jun 24 2002 // Standard & Poor’s lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Employers Reinsurance Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, ERC) to “AA+” from “AAA”...
MiniCo Inc. Honored as Employer of the Year
Jun 21 2002 // Hardy Good, chairman and CEO of MiniCo Inc., was recently honored as Employer of the Year by the Insurance Women of Phoenix, Inc. (IWOP), an affiliate of the National Association of Insurance Women, Intl. (NAIW). Good...
SAFECO Exhibits ESP™ in New Approach for Business Insurance
Jun 12 2002 // Seattle-based SAFECO has introduced its comprehensive plan for changing the way its business insurance is purchased, sold and serviced. The efficient service and pricing system—known as ESP—will deliver greater...
ICAT Managers Appoints Brennan to Launch Calif. Middle Market Business Unit
Jun 11 2002 // International Catastrophe Insurance Managers, LLC. (ICAT) has launched its Middle Market Business Unit in California. John Brennan will lead the department’s objectives to underwrite accounts with values of $10...
Philadelphia Ins. Expands DO to Cover Workplace Violence, Internet, EPL
Jun 3 2002 // June 3, 2002 Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ announced the introduction of their new “Flexi-Five® non-profit D&O policy,” described as “providing traditional D&O coverage along with:...
INSTEC Unveils Native Windows Commercial Package Policy Processing Solution at 2002 ACORD Conference
May 24 2002 // Illinois-based INSTEC unveiled the industry’s first complete, native Windows commercial package policy processing solution earlier this week at the 2002 ACORD Conference “Real World Solutions,” in...
Business Auto
Apr 29 2002 // Nuts & Bolts: Mexipass is offering a business auto program designed to provide business auto coverage in Mexico for commercial vehicles registered in the U.S. and owned by American companies or U.S. residents, while...
Business Auto
Apr 29 2002 // Nuts & Bolts: The Barclay Agency LLC, of Montgomery, Ala., is offering business auto coverage by appointment only. Dollars: Policy limits up to $1,000,000 liability, med pay $5,000, UM is stat. single limit, 0-200 mi...
Business Auto – Mexico
Apr 29 2002 // Nuts & Bolts: Mexipass is offering a business auto program for U.S. vehicles in Mexico, targeted toward commercial vehicles registered in the U.S. and owned by U.S. companies or U.S. residents. Provides the same...
Trio of Workers’ Comp Bills Aim to Aid Employers
Apr 18 2002 // Three bills (AB 1808, 1809, 2611) geared toward helping employers with workers’ compensation have been introduced in the California Legislature, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Written by Assemblyman Keith...
SIAA Partners with Zurich Small Business to offer Members Access to Zurich Products and Services
Apr 16 2002 // Zurich North America Small Business and Strategic Independent Agents Alliance (SIAA) have formed a relationship that will enable SIAA’s 876 member agencies to access the products and services of one of the fastest...
Fireman’s Fund Unveils New Software for Middle-Market Business
Apr 15 2002 // Fireman’s Fund Insurance has developed a new software program, designed specifically to help agents better serve their customers. The software, iCustomer Series, is targeted at middle market businesses concentrated...
E-Business Coverage Risks Could Outweigh Rewards for Insurers
Apr 8 2002 // With only a small amount of insurers jumping into the e-business insurance marketplace, a recent Conning & Company study reports that businesses’ increased use of the Internet is making for a substantial growth...
American Re Appoints New Senior Management Team in Strategic Business Units
Mar 27 2002 // American Re-Insurance Company announced the appointment of a new senior management team to direct the five Strategic Business Units of its U.S. property casualty underwriting operations, as well as the appointment of chief...
