Articles by Barry J. Koestler II and Joseph L. Petrelli

Koestler II is the chief ratings officer of Demotech Inc., Insurance Journal's official research partner.
Petrelli is the president and co-founder of Demotech, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based financial analysis and actuarial services firm. Visit Demotech.com for additional information.

2011 Super Regional P/C Insurers™

Demotech Inc. Reveals Leading Multi-State P/C Carriers The original criteria and objective definition for Super Regional P/C Insurers™ was established in the Feb. 12, 2007 issue of Insurance Journal. Prior to the establishment of an industry-wide definition, a number of …

One State at a Time

The Demotech Company Classification System Identifies State Specialist P/C Carriers for 2010 American humorist and philosopher Josh Billings could have been describing State Specialists when he said, “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.” …

Near National P/C Carriers Identified for 2010

The Demotech Company Classification System Shows 62 Carriers Meet Critieria The original criteria and objective definition for the Near Nationals was established in the Feb. 12, 2007 issue of Insurance Journal. The Demotech Company Classification System categorizes insurers into one …

2010 Super Regional P/C Insurers

Demotech Inc. Reveals Leading Multi-State P/C Carriers The original criteria and objective definition for Super Regional P/C Insurers™ was established in the Feb. 12, 2007 issue of Insurance Journal. Prior to the establishment of an industry-wide definition, a number of …