There’s an App for That: Mobile Phone Quoting February 21, 2012 By Don Jergler Don’t be surprised if in the not-too-distant future on a television commercial you see Flo, adorned in her white apron,...
Arthur J. Gallagher Buys Louisiana MGA, First Premium February 21, 2012 Global insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired First Premium Insurance Group, Inc. in Covington, Louisiana. Terms of...
U.S. Justice Dept. Closes Allianz Indonesia Bribery Probe w/o Charges February 21, 2012 By Aruna Viswanatha The U.S. Justice Department has closed its investigation into whether Allianz SE violated a foreign bribery law through its insurance...
Ratings Roundup: Plateau Group, Gerling America February 21, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to ‘A-‘ (Excellent) from ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating...
Best Affirms American Safety Insurance Holdings and Subs Ratings February 21, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of the...
Best Assigns ‘A’ Ratings to Starr International Insurance (Singapore) February 21, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a” to...
Allied World U.S. Creates Mergers & Acquisitions Division February 21, 2012 Allied World U.S. has expanded its professional lines operations through the launch of a new mergers and acquisitions division that...
California Legislator Introduces Smartphone Proof of Insurance Bill February 21, 2012 By Don Jergler A California legislator has introduced a bill to require auto insurers to issue proof of coverage verification to the mobile...
RAND Study: Ending Individual Mandate Would Cut Coverage, Hike Government’s Costs February 21, 2012 Eliminating the federal mandate in the new healthcare law that every individual carry health insurance would sharply lower the number...
California Earthquake Authority Kicks off Second Marketing Program for Agents February 21, 2012 By Don Jergler The business of selling earthquake insurance to homeowners may have just gotten a bit easier. The California Earthquake Authority has...