Independent Agencies Showing Signs of Recovery, Says Big ‘I’ Study October 13, 2011 Things are looking better for the nation’s property/casualty independent insurance agencies. Organic growth for these agencies improved somewhat last year...
NIF Group, Ironshore Partner to Insure Health, Human Service Agencies October 13, 2011 NIF Group, Inc., a program administrator and specialty brokerage firm, joins with Ironshore Programs unit to insure health and human...
Best Affirms QBE’s US Subsidiaries Ratings; Upgrades North Pointe October 13, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating...
In Few Years, Social Network Data May Be Used in Underwriting October 13, 2011 By Young Ha The insurance industry is paying increasing attention to what people and businesses post on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter...
Best Affirms Aspen Specialty, Aspen American Ratings; Outlook Stable October 13, 2011 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a”...
2,100 Jobs Lost in Insurance Industry in August October 13, 2011 The latest U.S. jobs data show the insurance industry lost 2,100 jobs overall in August. The industry employs some 2,211,000...
U.S. Sanctions BP, Contractors for Gulf Oil Spill October 13, 2011 By Ayesha Rascoe The U.S. offshore drilling regulator Wednesday formally issued sanctions against BP and the major contractors involved in the 2010 explosion...
2 Life Insurers Meet Systemic Risk Criteria October 13, 2011 Only two life insurers — MetLife Inc.. and Prudential Financial Inc. — meet the newly developed requirements to be considered...
NAS Launches Medical Billers, Coders E&O Program October 12, 2011 NAS Insurance Services has launched a new program for medical billers and coders. NAS’ Medical Billers and Coders E&O includes:...
Travelers Expands Special Event Insurance October 12, 2011 The Protector Plan for Events, underwritten by Travelers, has been expanded to go beyond weddings and deliver specific coverages for...