Latest AM Best Headlines
All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.
My New Markets
Jul 23 2007 // Nutraceuticals Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout is offering commercial general liability or products on a claims made basis, defense inside the limits. Target risks include accounts with 20 or fewer products, new ventures...
My New Markets
Jul 23 2007 // EPLI for Law Firms Nuts & Bolts: SUA Inc. is offering employment practices liability insurance for law firms with up to 100 employees in all 50 states that includes coverage for allegations of harassment,...
My New Markets
Jul 23 2007 // Family Entertainment Centers Nuts & Bolts: A program tailored for family fun centers and endorsed by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is available through American Specialty Insurance...
Ratings Recap; OIL; Talanx; HDI; Trust; AUGI; Fuji Fire, Pioneer (NZ)
Jul 13 2007 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has affirmed its ‘A-‘ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Oil Insurance Ltd. (OIL) and removed them from CreditWatch with negative implications,...
A.M. Best: P/C Industry Posts 1Q Underwriting Profit
Jul 9 2007 // The U.S. property/casualty industry followed record profits in 2006 with continued favorable trends in first quarter 2007, posting net income after taxes of $16.7 billion. An underwriting gain of $8.0 billion and net...
Best to Hold Canada Conference
Jul 5 2007 // A.M. Best Co. will host a comprehensive one-day conference in Toronto to explore the issues facing the Canadian insurance industry. The 2007 “Review & Preview Conference–Canadian Update” will be held...
My New Markets
Jul 2 2007 // Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability,...
My New Markets
Jul 2 2007 // Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. Brownyard Group provides broad coverage, including general liability,...
My New Markets
Jul 2 2007 // Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. This broad coverage includes: general liability, excess/umbrella liability,...
My New Markets
Jul 2 2007 // General Liability – Builders & Contractors Nuts & Bolts: Golden Insurance Co. is providing primary and excess general liability insurance to homebuilders, remodelers and subcontractors. HOA and multifamily...
My New Markets
Jul 2 2007 // Security Guards Nuts & Bolts: Brownyard Group’s program for security guard firms has been expanded to include limits up to $5 million. Coverage includes general liability, excess/umbrella liability,...
Hanover Group Acquires Michigan-Based Professional Liability Carrier
Jun 25 2007 // The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has agreed to acquire a professional liability insurer, Professionals Direct, Inc., for $23.2 million. Professionals Direct is the Michigan-based holding company for the Professionals...
Ratings Recap: Travelers, Mapfre (NJ & FL), AXA Art, Progressive (debt)
Jun 19 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A+” (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Travelers Insurance Companies and its P/C members. Best also affirmed...
My New Markets
Jun 18 2007 // Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy protection insurance that includes coverage for: electronic and non-electronic security events including phishing, social engineering and physical...
My New Markets
Jun 18 2007 // Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy protection coverage for electronic and non-electronic security events, including phishing, social engineering and physical theft. Sub-limited coverage...
My New Markets
Jun 18 2007 // Privacy Protection Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy protection insurance that includes coverage for: electronic and non-electronic security events including phishing, social engineering and physical...
A.M. Best Affirms Employers Holdings’ A- Rating
Jun 7 2007 // Reno, Nev.-based Employers Holdings Inc. announced insurance rating bureau A.M. Best has affirmed its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and assigned issuer credit ratings of “a-” to Employers...
My New Markets
Jun 4 2007 // Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is offering a new program for eligible classes for this product that includes homeowners, town homes and condominium associations, planned unit developments,...
My New Markets
Jun 4 2007 // Horse Tracks Nuts & Bolts: A program specifically tailored for horse tracks is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Coverages available include: general liability (participant legal...
My New Markets
Jun 4 2007 // Community Associations Nuts & Bolts: Apogee Insurance Group is offering a new program for eligible classes for this product that includes homeowners, town homes and condominium associations, planned unit developments,...
