Monthly Archives: <span>July 2010</span>

Best Sees No Change in PartnerRe’s Ratings after Executive Shakeup

A.M. Best Co. has commented that the financial strength rating of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of the Bermuda-based PartnerRe Group and its members are unchanged following the company’s recent announcements regarding further changes among the …

A.M. Best Gives Positive Rating for Doctors Co. Acquisition

A.M. Best Co. has commented that the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Doctors Company Insurance Group (TDC) and its members, led by The Doctors Co., an Interinsurance Exchange based in Napa, Calif., …

Casabona Agency Joins SAN Group

Springfield, Vermont-based Casabona Agency has joined the Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group Inc, according to agency principal Steve Casabona and Matt Masiello, president and chief operating officer of SAN Group Inc. A licensed agent since 1994, Casabona purchased the 20-year-old …

Manchester Specialty Launches Home Health Care, Medical Staffing Program

Manchester Specialty Programs Inc. (MSP) has launched a national program for home health care Providers and Medical Staffing Firms. The program will offer all lines of coverage in partnership with Everest National Insurance Company (A.M. Best rating A+ XV Superior). …

Chartis Expands Healthcare Management Liability Offering

Chartis Expands Healthcare Management Liability Offering Chartis has expanded the healthcare management liability suite of products offered by its Executive Liability Division to address the expanding risks facing board members and executives of healthcare companies. Coverage enhancements include: Coverage for …

National Interstate Expands Commercial Auto to 4 More States; Seeks Agents

National Interstate Insurance Co. is now making its commercial vehicle insurance product available in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The Richfield, Ohio company said it is actively seeking to increase its agent/broker network with new appointments. Originally launched in 2006, …

City of Hope Honors Ironshore CEO Kelley

Los Angeles – July 14 2010. City of Hope’s National Insurance Industry Council (NIIC) announced it will honor Kevin Kelley, CEO of Ironshore, with The Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious philanthropic honor. City of Hope is …

MJ Insurance Names Lynn Employee Benefits Consultant in Arizona

Indianapolis-based MJ Insurance has hired Lindsay Lynn as employee benefits consultant in the company’s Scottsdale, Ariz., office. She will specialize in plan design and analysis; administrations solutions; health and wellness program development; benefit plan communication; underwriting and health care risk …

Allstate’s Castle Key Insurers Seek 18-33% Rate Hikes in Florida

Allstate Insurance subsidiaries in Florida are seeking rate increases from 18 percent to 33 percent. Castle Key Insurance Co. has filed with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to increase homeowners rates by an average of 33 percent. Castle …

Idaho Surplus Line Contracts Face New Printing Requirements

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Idaho is reminding insurance brokers of new requirements for surplus lines contracts that took effect July 1. H 462 amends existing law relating to unauthorized insurers and surplus lines to revise requirements relating …