AmeriTrust Group Inc. News

Excess Insurer Pays Before Municipal Pool in Boy’s Beach Death, New Jersey High Court Rules

AmeriTrust subsidiary Star Insurance Co. must pay the $9 million balance of a $10 million settlement in the death of a 12-year old boy who died after a trench he dug on a Long Branch, New Jersey beach collapsed on …

Michigan’s AmeriTrust Group Extends Policyholder Relief Programs to Sept. 1

AmeriTrust Group Inc., based in Southfield, Michigan, has extended both its program to guarantee renewals of all admitted general business policies and its Economic Relief Payment Plan until Sept. 1, 2020. The company said it extending the programs in response …

Midwest Insurers AmeriTrust, Grange Unveil COVID-19 Relief for Businesses

Grange Insurance Co., based in Columbus, Ohio, and AmeriTrust Group Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, are offering relief plans to business insurance customers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grange Insurance has launched Businessowner Policy (BOP) payback, which will return 20% …

Michigan’s AmeriTrust Auto-Renewing General Business Policies During Pandemic

Southfield, Michigan-based AmeriTrust Group on March 20 said its admitted insurance carriers will guarantee renewal of all general business policies for the next 90 days, except in certain situations including in cases of fraud and misrepresentation, and for certain lines …

Sheeran Promoted to President of Michigan’s Meadowbrook Insurance Agency

AmeriTrust Group Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, has promoted Dave Sheeran, executive vice president of Meadowbrook Insurance, to president of the Meadowbrook Insurance Agency. Sheeran has been with Meadowbrook for 10 years. He brings a strong accounting background and extensive knowledge …

AmeriTrust Group Names McGuire as New Chief Claims Officer

Southfield, Michigan-based commercial insurance underwriter and insurance administration services provider, AmeriTrust Group Inc., has promoted Traci McGuire to chief claims officer. She is based in the company’s Westerville, Ohio, office. McGuire previously served as senior vice president, Claims. McGuire joined …

A.M. Best Ugrades Ratings of AmeriTrust Group Subsidiaries

AmeriTrust Group Inc.’s five insurance carrier subsidiaries have received an upgraded Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A-” (Excellent) from A.M. Best, the insurance industry credit rating organization. A.M. Best also upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a-” …

Michigan’s AmeriTrust Group Names Crumley Chief of Staff

AmeriTrust Group Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, has promoted Josh Crumley to chief of staff. In this role, he will be responsible for identifying innovation and disruption opportunities, business development, business analytics and new product implementation. Crumley will also serve as …