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Aon Eyes Sale of Life Unit; Reports 2d Quarter Net Up 24%

Aon Corp. reported that it is considering “strategic options” for its life insurance subsidiary, including a possible spinoff or sale of the company. Aon disclosed the strategy in announcing its second quarter results showing net income increased 24 percent to …

Hanover Reports Improved 2Q Earnings

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. in Worcester, Mass. reported net income for the second quarter of $59.8 million, or $1.14 per share, compared to $50.9 million, or $0.99 per share in the second quarter of last year. Income from continuing …

Safeco Reports Q2 Income of $186.4 Million

Seattle-based Safeco has reported net income for the second quarter of 2007 of $186.4 million, compared with net income of $199.7 million for the same period in 2006. Operating earnings were $175 million for the quarter, compared with $204.2 million …

21st Century Holding Co. Reports Record Earnings of $1.32 Per Share

For the three months ended June 30, 21st Century Holding Co. reported record net income of $10,478,429, or $1.32 per share on 7,930,964 average undiluted shares outstanding, as compared to net income of $8,904,559, or $1.20 per share on 7,427,765 …

Commerce Group Net Earnings Dip, Loss Ratio Rises in 2Q

The Commerce Group, Inc. in Webster, Mass. reported 2007 second net earnings were $41.5 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $58.6 million or $0.86 per diluted share for 2006. Included in the 2006 second quarter …

The Hartford Reports 32% Increase in Net Income for 2d Quarter

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2007 net income of $627 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, a 32 percent increase over the second quarter 2006. The Hartford’s core earnings in the second quarter of 2007 were …

Regional companies provide a competitive advantage

Agents need to build a portfolio of carriers to meet their clients needs, and that should include both regional and national carriers, according to Rick Quagliaroli, president and CEO of Strongwood Holdings Insurance Corp. and its subsidiary companies Sequoia Insurance …

Commercial lines insurers’ stocks up; M&A activity steady in 2nd quarter

Stock Prices: Commercial insurers’ stocks were up an impressive 8 percent for the second quarter of 2007. Much of the increase can be attributed to the high premium which was paid for Ohio Casualty Corp. (Nasdaq:OCAS) by Liberty Mutual Group. …

Building the case with customers for excess casualty coverage

Rising tort costs, increasing litigation trends dictate the need for higher liability coverage What should brokers or agents say when they meet resistance from customers who already feel they are spending too much on liability coverage? Explain that in today’s …

Regional companies provide a competitive advantage

Agents need to build a portfolio of carriers to meet their clients needs, and that should include both regional and national carriers, according to Rick Quagliaroli, president and CEO of Strongwood Holdings Insurance Corp. and its subsidiary companies Sequoia Insurance …