A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” of Novae Insurance Company Limited (NICL), the ICR of “bbb” of Novae Group plc (Novae) (the ultimate holding company of the …
Zurich named two new regional managers for its North American Environmental team: Richard Calvert has been named manager for the South Central region, and Warren Puffer is the new manager for the Northwest region. Calvert, who prior to joining Zurich …
The Asset Protection Division of Protective Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation, has signed an agreement with MAPFRE ASISTENCIA, a subsidiary of MAPFRE, S.A. for vehicle assistance products outside the U.S. and Canada The bulletin said …
Jason Dalton has joined Swett & Crawford in its Dallas office as part of the Transportation Practice Group. He holds the title of vice president, Transportation. Prior to joining Swett & Crawford, Jason spent 13 years at another major wholesaler …
Zurich announced that its North America Surety, Credit & Political Risk group has completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Export Insurance Corporation (KEIC), an export insurance agency supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy of …
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Paul Rink and Chief Legal Counsel Kathryn Kelley are retiring, effective Feb. 26, the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission reported. Commissioner Rink joined the Commission in 1991. As a person who is blind, Rink rose to be …
Randi Schuknecht worried that her longtime, established insurance company was about to leave Florida — and leave her without a homeowner’s policy. So she found a new insurer — one she wouldn’t have to worry about if a big storm …
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced he is encouraged by a recent federal court ruling granting class certification in the securities litigation against American International Group Inc. (AIG). The ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of …
Legislation that would give senior drivers in Tennessee a discount on their insurance for taking an online driving course is headed to Gov. Phil Bredesen for his consideration. The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Phillip Johnson of Pegram and supported …
Houston-based energy insurance products and services provider Berkley Oil & Gas Specialty Services LLC has announced three executive appointments. Nancy R. Zoril was added as vice president and underwriting officer; Debra Moreno joined the company as senior energy account executive/umbrella …
