Fitch: Bermuda Insurance Market Resilient as Pricing Firms January 20, 2012 Following near-record global catastrophe losses in 2011, Bermuda-domiciled reinsurers are positioned to benefit from an improved underwriting and somewhat better...
Ice Storm Adds to Weather Woes in Pacific Northwest January 20, 2012 By Laura L. Myers A deadly ice storm swept across the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, adding to the misery of residents struggling with power...
Carlyle Cuts Stake in China Pacific Insurance Group January 20, 2012 By Stephen Aldred U.S. private equity fund Carlyle Group has sold 18 million shares in China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd (CPIC), taking...
Veteran Gambled and Won in Starting Own Agency January 20, 2012 By Andrew G. Simpson A recent study from the Small Business Administration suggests there is a strong correlation between self-employment and past military experience....
Consumer Group Publishes ‘Insiders’ Advice’ on Filing Auto Claims January 20, 2012 By Young Ha The Consumer Federation of America, a Washington, D.C.-based group whose insurance division is directed by consumer advocate J. Robert Hunter,...
Jones: California Workers’ Comp Filings Show Companies Using Advisory Rates January 19, 2012 By Don Jergler A majority of companies are using California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ approved advisory pure premium rates in their rate filings...
Brown & Brown Promotes Strianese to Regional President January 19, 2012 Insurance agency Brown & Brown Inc. as promoted Anthony Strianese to the position of regional president. Strianese, who has served...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires South Carolina’s Riley & Associates January 19, 2012 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said it has acquired Riley & Associates Inc. in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Terms of...
Munich Re Creates New Coverage for Photovoltaic Manufacturers January 19, 2012 Munich Re has launched a new product to complement its performance guarantee cover for photovoltaic manufacturers. The product covers the...
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones: Year One Poll January 19, 2012 By Don Jergler Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in office this week by looking back on his and the...