AgentSecure, a Fort Worth-based division of InsureZone providing agents with online access to big-brand property/casualty and life products through a single-entry, multiple-carrier interface (SEMCI), announced it was endorsed by IBA West Service Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Insurance …
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale presented a report on the affordability and availability of medical malpractice insurance in the state of Mississippi to the state Legislature. The Mississippi Department of Insurance (MDOI) stated that House Bill 2, which passed during …
Webster Financial Corporation, a Waterbury, Conn.-based holding company for banking and insurance subsidiaries, announced the acquisition of The Mathog & Moniello Companies, an insurance agency in East Haven specializing in providing risk management products and services to self-insured business clients. …
With the much-anticipated 108th Congress convening Tuesday, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) said it is prepared to wage a proactive lobbying effort on behalf of independent agents and brokers in 2003. “We are confident that the …
A.M. Best Co. announced that it will add the state of Utah to its monthly publication of Best’s State Rate Filings. The publication helps professionals track and monitor insurance company rate-filing activity in key markets. Each month state-specific information for …
Superior Access Internet Software Inc. (SAIS), announced the implementation of a multi-tier Web Services technology for XML data translation between Superior Access Insurance Services and The Hartford Financial Services Group’s 1StepSurety Fidelity and Bonding system. 1StepSurety and Superior Access Insurance …
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said that it assigned its preliminary ‘BBB+’ senior debt, ‘BBB’ subordinated debt, and ‘BBB-‘ preferred stock ratings to Seattle-based SAFECO Corp.’s (SAFECO) $775 million universal shelf registration based on SAFECO’s strong business position as the …
Fiserv FSC, Inc. and AMS Services have announced the integration between the Windows-based WinFSC comparative rater and the latest versions of the AfW agency management system, versions 4.5 and 5.0. This updated integration, now using AL3 standards, allows users of …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company announced the national rollout iCustomer Series(TM) initiative to the hotel, restaurant, real estate, retail, wholesale and manufacturing segments. The iCustomer Series program is a first of its kind, interactive portal designed specifically to help middle market …
ACE Guaranty Re Inc., a subsidiary of ACE Limited and one of the ACE group of insurance and reinsurance companies, has changed its name to ACE Guaranty Corp. Joe Swain, formerly President of ACE Guaranty Re, has been appointed to …
