February 27, 2013
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG’s Allied World U.S. has expanded its casualty operations with the launch of a new surety line of business, available for clients in the United States. Robert Staples has been appointed senior vice president, surety, …
September 10, 2012
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. has launched its newest specialty business—OneBeacon Surety Group. The new business will be managed by OneBeacon Surety Group President Chad Anderson and will focus on a variety of commercial surety business in all 50 states, as …
February 29, 2012
Several Missouri lawmakers want to add requirements for officials involved in economic development projects. A House panel heard testimony on eight measures aimed at increasing scrutiny of businesses that ask for government money. The legislation would require local governments to …
November 9, 2011
The Main Street America Group has created a commercial surety national accounts unit to focus exclusively on large accounts. The unit will be staffed by Merritt Willits, Paul Bergenholtz and Adam Rehn. Willits, who has been appointed director, commercial surety …
August 24, 2011
Argo Surety, a member ofArgo Group International Holdings, has established a presence in the Chicago area with the appointment of Dan Carlson as vice president for North Central and Western U.S. Regions. In addition, it is now offering up to …
March 31, 2011
Bond insurer Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) has formed an agreement with TheMuniCenter (TMC) for AGM to offer real-time quotes and electronic execution of its bond insurance on secondary market trades. Initially, AGM has listed approximately 5,000 approved municipal credits …
March 10, 2011
Specialty insurer Aspen has established a surety unit that will focus on public and private commercial and non-construction surety. Michael Toppi, executive vice president of Aspen U.S. Insurance, will lead the unit. Mathew Raino, will serve as vice president of …
February 4, 2011
CNA Surety Corp. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 of $54.5 million compared to $49.3 million for the same period in 2009. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2010, net income was $134.4 million compared to $117.9 …