Latest AM Best Headlines

All the headlines from our AM Best Topic Page, ordered by recency.

My New Markets

Sep 3 2007 // Nurseries and Tree Farms Nuts & Bolts: Advanced AFT insures trees, plants and shrubs both in the ground and in containers for property insurance excluding crops (wheat, corn etc.). Dollars: $250,000 to $10...

The subprime mortgage meltdown: will insurance feel the heat?

Sep 3 2007 // At a minimum, D&O claims are expected; Countrywide’s Balboa insurance operations under review The subprime mortgage lending blame game is in full swing — with people arguing about who’s at fault for...

My New Markets

Sep 3 2007 // Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more...

My New Markets

Sep 3 2007 // Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more...

The subprime mortgage meltdown: will insurance feel the heat?

Sep 3 2007 // The subprime mortgage lending blame game is in full swing — with people arguing about who’s at fault for mortgage defaults, bond losses and lender failures. But it’s only the “very top of the first...

My New Markets

Sep 3 2007 // Nurseries and Tree Farms Nuts & Bolts: Advanced AFT insures trees, plants and shrubs both in the ground and in containers for property insurance excluding crops (wheat, corn etc.). Dollars: $250,000 to $10...

My New Markets

Sep 3 2007 // Insurance Agents E&O Program Nuts & Bolts: Brown & Brown of California Inc. – Programs Division has a new errors and omissions market designed for agents that have been in the industry three or more...

My New Markets

Aug 20 2007 // Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and...

My New Markets

Aug 20 2007 // Youth recreation programs Nuts & Bolts: Markel Insurance Co. is offering coverage for youth recreation programs and camps. Coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and...

The Republic Group Companies’ Rating Affirmed by A.M. Best

Aug 6 2007 // The Republic Group (Republic), based in Dallas, announced A.M. Best Company has affirmed the rating of “A-” (Excellent) for each of the group’s companies. In addition to affirming the group’s...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Auto Repair Shop Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services is offering a new market that includes auto repair shops, as well as: oil change facilities, motor vehicle dealers, tire sales and repair,...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Vacation Income Property (VIP) Nuts & Bolts: Middle Oak is offering insurance designed exclusively for vacation income property. What is covered: homes, condos, short term or year round rentals, owner use, two nights,...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Vacation Income Property (VIP) Nuts & Bolts: Middle Oak is offering insurance designed exclusively for vacation income property. What is covered: homes, condos, short term or year round rentals, owner use, two nights,...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Auto Repair Shop Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services is offering a new market that includes auto repair shops, as well as: oil change facilities, motor vehicle dealers, tire sales and repair,...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaners Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance Underwriters Inc. is offering a program especially designed for coin laundries and dry cleaners, and similar type risks. 24-hour coin laundries are...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Auto Repair Shop Pollution Liability Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services is offering a new market that includes auto repair shops, as well as: oil change facilities, motor vehicle dealers, tire sales and repair,...

My New Markets

Aug 6 2007 // Phone Indications on EPLI Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering phone indications on employment practices liability. The company suggests that interested parties provide the number of employees,...

My New Markets

Jul 23 2007 // Truckers, Motor Truck Cargo Nuts & Bolts: Frontline Underwriters Inc., an independently owned and operated wholesale MGA, specializes in the placement of motor truck cargo, and offers physical damage and...

My New Markets

Jul 23 2007 // Vacation Income Property Nuts & Bolts: Middle Oak is offering insurance designed exclusively for vacation income property. What is covered: homes, condos, short term or year round rentals, owner use, two nights,...

My New Markets

Jul 23 2007 // Truckers, Motor Truck Cargo Nuts & Bolts: Frontline Underwriters Inc., an independently owned and operated wholesale MGA, specializes in the placement of motor truck cargo, and offers physical damage and...