Fireman’s Fund News

Chartis’ Kinsey Joins Fireman’s Fund as Eastern Personal Lines Executive in Florida

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has appointed Joe Kinsey to the position of high net worth personal insurance executive for the eastern zone. In his new role, Kinsey has full underwriting and distribution responsibility for the personal lines business which focuses …

Best Affirms Fireman’s Fund Ratings, Removes from Review; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) and its property/casualty affiliates, collectively …

Insuring Golden Gate’s Legacy

The 75th anniversary of the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge’s will be celebrated on Sunday, and InsuranceJournal.com has a photographer on scene to capture images of the celebration and the majestic span. IJ.com will be publishing those images …

Fireman’s Fund Names Roth to High Net Worth Role in Chicago

Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. added Lee Roth as a new high net worth personal insurance executive in its Chicago office. Roth’s 30-year career in insurance started with brokerage experience, and includes 18 years with Chubb Insurance as a …

Fireman’s Fund Appoints Mondshine as Sales Director in Texas

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. announced that Karen Mondshine has been appointed to the position of personal insurance territory sales director. She will be based in Texas. Mondshine has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry with the …

Insurance Plays Key Supporting Role in Movies

Americans love movies, and they showed it by purchasing 1.2 billion tickets worth about $10.2 billion at the box office last year. That, of course, means big business for companies that are willing to insure the risks behind these productions. …

Best Puts Fireman’s Fund Companies on Review/Negative; Affirms Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with negative implications and has also affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Companies, which includes Fireman’s Fund Insurance …

Insurers to Send Refunds to 14,149 Massachusetts Motorcycle Owners

Travelers, Fireman’s Fund and Electric Insurance are the latest insurers to reach a settlement with Massachusetts attorney general’s office over motorcycle insurance premiums. The three companies are accused of overcharging the state’s motorcycle owners and later this month, these insurers …

Walker Named CFO of Fireman’s Fund

Kevin Walker will be the new chief financial officer and a member of the board of directors of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. He assumes the post on Monday. Walker, who will oversee financial functions at Fireman’s Fund, was most recently …

Agents Say Insurers Out of Touch with Needs of Small Businesses

Insurance agents and brokers think that their insurance carriers may be out of touch with what the small business segment needs. For one, carriers have been busy coming out with new products and coverage enhancements for small businesses, but agents …