Latest Underwriting Headlines
All the headlines from our Underwriting Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Everest Re Names Addesso President; Doucette Chief Underwriting Officer
Jun 17 2011 // The Bermuda-based Everest Re Group announced that Dominic J. Addesso has been promoted to President. He joined Everest two years ago as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his employment with the...
Catlin Re Switz. to Open Madrid Office; Augments Underwriting Staff
Jun 16 2011 // Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurer of the Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited, announced that as of July 1, 2011, it will underwrite treaty reinsurance business from a new office in Madrid, focusing...
Ascot Appoints Karns to Houston Underwriting Unit
Jun 14 2011 // Lloyd’s Ascot Underwriting Ltd announced the appointment of John Karns as an Underwriter for Ascot Underwriting Inc. in Houston. He is a local resident with “19 years of experience in the US Energy market, most...
IMS/London American Adds Travis as Senior Commercial Underwriter
Jun 13 2011 // IMS/London American announced that Jody L. Travis has joined the firm as a senior commercial underwriter. Travis has more than 20 years of insurance experience in the Houston area marketplace. Most recently he was the...
Best Upgrades State Farm General Insurance Co.’s Ratings
Jun 9 2011 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “a-” of State Farm General...
Bowden joins Lloyd’s Marketform as D&O Underwriter
Jun 8 2011 // Lloyd’s insurer Marketform announced that Directors’ and Officers’ liability underwriter Alexis Bowden has joined the company. She spent 11 years underwriting D&O at ACE European Group prior to...
Golden Gate Underwriters Society Names New Officers
Jun 7 2011 // The Golden Gate Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society has named its 2011-2012 officers. They are: President Michael Johnson, Treasurer Kelly Huang, Secretary Dan Miller, and Board Members Marcus...
Arizona Underwriters Society Names New Officers
Jun 7 2011 // The Arizona Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society has named its new officers and directors for the 2011-12 term. They are: President Tom Gutierrez; Vice President Tim Goeller; Treasurer Lisa...
Business, Home Safety Institute Changes Leadership
Jun 6 2011 // The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety announced a change of leadership with the elevation of Carl Hedde, senior vice president of Munich Reinsurance America Inc., from vice chairman to IBHS chairman. In...
Catlin Launches Service Initiative for UK, Lloyd’s Brokers
Jun 6 2011 // The Catlin Group Limited announced a “major initiative by the Catlin Syndicate at Lloyd’s and Catlin UK to improve the service provided to brokers.” Catlin explained that as part of the new services its...
MarketScout Expands Personal Lines Underwriting Capability
Jun 3 2011 // MarketScout, a Dallas-based electronic insurance exchange with managing general agent (MGA) and wholesale operations, has expanded its business by opening a personal lines underwriting facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The...
Appalachian Underwriters, American Alternative Partner on Commercial Auto
Jun 2 2011 // Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC) to offer nationwide commercial auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national managing general...
A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of State Auto Insurance Companies
Jun 2 2011 // A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “a+” from “aa-” of Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance...
S&P Affirms Platinum Underwriters and Operating Subs Ratings
Jun 2 2011 // Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ‘A’ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance Inc. and Platinum Underwriters Bermuda Ltd. (collectively referred to as...
Best Affirms Platinum Underwriters and Subs Ratings
Jun 1 2011 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd. and its strategic affiliate Platinum...
San Gabriel Valley Underwriters Society Names Officers
May 31 2011 // The San Gabriel Valley CPCU Chapter has named its 2011-2012 officers and directors. They are: President Tracy Stevenson, Vice President-Bruce Rinehart of S.I.U. Managers, Secretary George Khoury of K-Kics Insurance...
Forde Joins RLA Insurance as Underwriting Officer
May 31 2011 // Frank Forde has joined RLA Insurance Intermediaries as underwriting officer heading the firm’s U.S. and International Financial Services practice in Boston, Mass. Forde has more than 20 years experience in...
Best Affirms Travelers and Subsidiaries Ratings
May 27 2011 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa” of Travelers Group and its property/casualty members, and affiliates,...
Werckman Joins Patriot National as Alternative Underwriting Manager
May 25 2011 // Patriot National Insurance Group hired Theodore Werckman as alternative market underwriting manager of the group’s PEO unit. In this position, Werckman will oversee Guarantee Insurance Co. and Patriot...
Third Coast Underwriters Expands in Gulf Region
May 24 2011 // Third Coast Underwriters, which provides workers’ compensation insurance for underserved markets that have complex risks, is expanding facilities in Louisiana and Texas, and adding the availability of workers’...
