U.S. Western Tsunami Losses Climb March 16, 2011 As states in the West clean up tsunami damage, loss estimates are climbing, according to local officials. In Hawaii, the...
GeoVera Insurance Launches Hurricane Product in Hawaii March 15, 2011 GeoVera Insurance Co. has launched a residential windstorm-hurricane insurance product in Hawaii. The policy will insure residential properties against the...
Tsunami Damage on Western Coasts Minimal March 11, 2011 By Patricia-Anne Tom The Pacific Warning Tsunami Center said waves that reached Hawaii — up to 7 feet high on Maui — as...
Berte To Run AIA Western Region January 6, 2011 The American Insurance Association (AIA) has announced that Marjorie Berte has joined the association as its new vice president for...
Oahu Property Owners Urged to Buy Flood Insurance December 31, 2010 Emergency management officials are urging Oahu property owners to buy flood insurance at current rates before new flood maps —...
Best Affirms Progressive and Subs ‘A+’ Ratings; Outlook Stable December 29, 2010 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa”...
Best Affirms Fireman’s Fund Companies ‘A’ Ratings; Upgrades ICR December 23, 2010 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating...
2010’s Top Insurance Stories in the West December 23, 2010 By Patricia-Anne Tom In 2009, independent insurance agents and brokers faced a “perfect storm” with the economic downturn, premiums at a fraction of...
Hawaii Lists Auto Insurance Premium Comparison December 22, 2010 The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division has posted its annual motor vehicle insurance premium comparison. Based...
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