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...
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...
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...
New Markets December 20, 2010 The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to...
Madison Ranked Safest Metropolitan Area to Live December 16, 2010 Madison, Wis., is the most secure U.S. community among large metropolitan areas (population of 500,000 or greater) according to the...
Hawaii Ranks Low in Emergency Preparedeness December 16, 2010 A new study ranks Hawaii’s public health emergency preparedness in the bottom half of states, citing in part the inability...
New Markets December 5, 2010 The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to...
Travelers to Offer Control of Well Coverage on an Admitted Basis December 3, 2010 Travelers is now offering control of well coverage on an admitted basis to upstream oil and gas clients. This coverage...
Sierra Specialty Names Silberstein Broker in Hawaii November 23, 2010 Sierra Specialty of Clovis, Calif., has added Jean Silberstein as a broker to expand the company’s presence in Hawaii. Silberstein...
Wyoming Leads Nation with Highest Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate November 19, 2010 Wyoming has the unfortunate record of having the highest rates of motor vehicle fatalities per 100,000 people, with a rate...