Latest Manufacturing Headlines

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

IBHS Makes Available New Checklist to Make Manufactured Homes More Secure

May 13 2004 // People living in manufactured homes can now access a new tool to make sure those with anchoring systems are as secure as possible. Manufactured housing refers to homes built off-site and installed or assembled on site....

Jewelers

Apr 19 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. launched a new lower-cost insurance policy and an assortment of coverage options specifically tailored for manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and...

Jewelers Lower Cost Cover

Apr 19 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. launched a new lower-cost insurance policy and an assortment of coverage options specifically tailored for manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and...

McIntyre Group Named ‘Vendor of the Year’

Apr 1 2004 // The McIntyre Group announced that the company had been named “Vendor of the Year” by St. Louis-based, Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc., a private label manufacturing operation in the U.S. President Tony McIntyre...

Jewelers Mutual Adds Less Expensive Coverages

Mar 28 2004 // Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has launched a new lower-cost insurance policy and an assortment of coverage options specifically tailored for manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and specialty jewelry...

N.Y. Gov. Pataki Offers WC Reform Package

Mar 23 2004 // Governor George E. Pataki, at the Business Council’s Small Business Day in Albany, unveiled a plan to reform New York’s Workers’ Compensation system. Pataki’s plan would reduce workers’...

LIG Marine Managers Broadens Portfolio with Pair of Programs

Feb 10 2004 // Florida-based LIG Marine Managers announced the launch of two new programs; the Stock Throughput Program and the Marine Contractors Package Program. Ian Greenway, president of LIG Marine Managers, said “Stock...

Liability for Small to Mid-Size Businesses

Jan 12 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: E.L.M. Insurance Brokers Inc. has a professional liability suite of products for small to mid-size businesses that includes liability coverage for employment practices, directors and officers, entity...

Small, Mid-Size Bus. Liability

Jan 12 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: E.L.M. Insurance Brokers Inc. targets small to mid-size businesses with its “professional liability suite of products,” which includes liability coverage for employment practices, directors...

Liability for Small to Mid-Size Businesses

Jan 12 2004 // Nuts & Bolts: E.L.M. Insurance Brokers Inc. targets small to mid-size businesses with its professional liability suite of products, which includes liability coverage for employment practices, directors and officers,...

9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill

Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...

9 Programs That May Just Fit the Bill

Dec 1 2003 // The December 2002 Insurance Journal “program directory” issue highlighted eight programs that the editorial staff considered to be unique, interesting or tough to find. This year we’ve added one more to...

S&P Lowers PMA Capital Rating to ‘BB’ Sr. Debt to ‘B’ – Company Responds

Nov 25 2003 // Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has lowered its counterparty credit and senior debt ratings on PMA Capital Corp. (PMACA) to ‘B’ from ‘BB-.’ It also said it has...

E.L.M. Offers Liability ‘Suite’ For Small to Mid-Size Businesses

Nov 21 2003 // Los Angeles-based E.L.M. Insurance Brokers Inc., a specialist in professional liability, targets small to mid-size businesses with its “professional liability suite of products,” which includes liability...

Policy Options and Offerings are Major Issues for Mid-Size Manufacturers

Nov 17 2003 // Coverage options and product offerings, rather than price, are the most important factors for middle market manufacturers when they go looking for insurance to cover their businesses. At least that’s the conclusion...

Policy Options and Offerings are Major Issues for Mid-Size Manufacturers

Nov 17 2003 // Coverage options and product offerings, rather than price, are the most important factors for middle market manufacturers when they go looking for insurance to cover their businesses. At least that’s the conclusion...

Hyundai Tiburon, Subaru Impreza Top Canada’s Stolen Auto List

Nov 14 2003 // For the fourth year in a row, the Hyundai Tiburon (2-door) has the distinction of holding the top spot on Insurance Bureau of Canada’s (IBC) top 10 list of the country’s most frequently stolen vehicles. This...

St. Paul Focuses on Manufacturers With DesignPoint

Oct 2 2003 // The St. Paul Cos. today announced a renewed focus on the mid-size manufacturing industry with the debut of a new product, St. Paul DesignPoint for Manufacturers. The new product takes a comprehensive and specialized...

Liability Reforms on Wis. Legislative Agenda

Sep 29 2003 // The Wisconsin General Assembly continues to hold hearings on insurance-related bills on a variety of issues including mandatory private passenger automobile insurance coverage, liability for dog bites, and product...

IBC’s AIM Conference Brings Together Insurers and Car Makers

May 15 2003 // The opening in Toronto of the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s sixth annual Automotive Insurers and Manufacturers Forum gave insurance and automotive professionals from across Canada a valuable opportunity to share...