Lexington News

Wholesale Growth Is Cycle-Proof; Dual Distribution Has Failed: AIG’s Zaffino

Just a few days before the official start of the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association annual meeting, AIG’s chief executive officer gave his take on the dominance of wholesalers in the specialty insurance market. Peter Zaffino, president and CEO of …

Lexington Insurance Pulling Out of Florida, Other Markets for High-End Homes

Lexington Insurance, an AIG company, is pulling out of the Florida homeowners market, leaving an estimated 8,000 affluent customers looking for coverage. And those homeowners likely won’t be able to turn to Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed insurer of …

Best Revises Chartis, Lexington & Members Outlooks to Stable; Affirms Ratings

In connection with its revision of its outlook on AIG, A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Chartis US Insurance Group and its members and the Lexington …

Best Revises AIG and Subs Outlook to Stable; Affirms Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb” of American International Group. It has also revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength ratings …