2012 Hurricane Season at Halfway Point September 14, 2012 Thus far, the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season that is about at its midpoint has seen 14 tropical storms, with seven...
Hurricane Isaac Insured Losses to Reach $1-$2 Billion: RMS September 14, 2012 U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Issac’s wind and surge impacts on the U.S. Gulf Coast will fall between USD$1−2 billion,...
Corporate Lawyers Rank California, Illinois, West Virgina Low for Legal Climate September 14, 2012 Lawyers for U.S. companies say California, Illinois and West Virginia have some of the worst legal climates in the country...
More Transparency Urged for U.S. Financial Oversight Units September 14, 2012 By Sarah N. Lynch The new U.S. financial risk council should publicly share more details about its closed-door meetings on emerging risks to markets,...
Ratings Recap: AmerInst, Trust Re, Flagstone Re Africa, Univé Stormher September 14, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based...
Best Affirms Ratings of Catlin Group Limited’s U.S. Subsidiaries September 14, 2012 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of Catlin...
Best Affirms Catlin Group and Subs ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable September 14, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit...
First Capacity Exchange Hailed as Success by MGA’s, Insurers September 14, 2012 The inaugural Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) capacity exchange has been hailed as a success by insurers and MGA’s alike...
Commentary by Gordon Brown:* Europe Risks Going the Way of Japan September 14, 2012 By Gordon Brown The good news is that Europe is no longer going the way of Greece. The sad news is that it...
Consumer Watchdog Slams Calif. Prop. 33 Campaign over Libya Tragedy September 13, 2012 By Don Jergler The battle over an automobile insurance persistency initiative is heating up, with the latest volley over a radio advertisement targeting...