Monthly Archives: <span>January 2006</span>

R&M Reports on Major Global Carriers

Dublin-based Research and Markets has announced the addition of a “Global Insurance” study to their offering. R&M said, “The report provides a broad industry overview through business segments, insurance density and penetration, industry performance, major players and key trends. The …

S&P Affirms Winterthur’s ‘A-‘ Rating

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has affirmed its “A-” long-term counterparty and insurer financial strength ratings on Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. with a stable outlook. “The ratings on Winterthur Swiss Insurance reflect the financial strength derived from …

W.Va. Governor Appoints Haden, Prunty to AccessWV Board of Directors

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III has announced today appointment of David E. Haden and Paul Prunty to the AccessWV Board of Directors. The AccessWV Board of Directors works to provide access to health insurance to medically eligible West Virginians …

Lexington Insurance Offering Recall Response for Product Recall Expenses, Liability

Lexington Insurance Company, a member company of American International Group Inc. (AIG), has introduced RecallResponse, coverage for first-party expenses and third-party liability arising from the recall of finished or component goods. The policy is provided as a supplement to Lexington’s …

Best Affirms FSR for Aspen

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Aspen Insurance UK Limited (AIUK) (United Kingdom). At the same time, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of “bbb” …

Minn. Life and American Bar Insurance Offers Group Life to Law Firms

A new product designed to meet the needs of attorneys and their families has been introduced by Minnesota Life Insurance Company. The new products are provided to law firms nationwide through the American Bar Insurance Plans Consultants, Inc. Deemed, “Unique …

Sears Joins Wausau Insurance as VP Distribution Management

Vicki Sears, a 20 years veteran with St. Paul Travelers in sales, marketing and distribution, with the most recent title of assistant vice president and marketing director, has been promoted to vice president, Distribution Management Functions. Mark Fiebrink, Wausau’s president …

LIRC to Meet Jan. 18

The regular monthly meeting of the Louisiana Insurance Rating Commission (LIRC) will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Hearing Room, Plaza Floor, State Insurance Department, The Poydras Building, 1702 …

Colo. Committee Wants State to Manage Insured Motorist Database

Colorado lawmakers voted 8-5 to have the Department of Revenue take control of the state’s troubled insured motorist database system, saying the state can do a better job than a private contractor. Members of the House Business Affairs and Labor …

White Joins Thoits Insurance as Senior Vice President

Mountain View, Calif.-based Thoits Insurance Service Inc. has hired Anna Marie White as senior vice president. In this role, White will lead the benefits practice: consulting with existing clients and developing new business opportunities for the organization. White has more …