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Ratings Recap: PartnerRe, Oriental

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of PartnerRe Ltd. with a negative outlook. The affirmation follows an “updated review of PartnerRe’s financial performance, capital position, liquidity, and investment exposures,” said Fitch. The rationale for the ratings includes the company’s” strong …

Big Quakes More Frequent Than Thought on San Andreas Fault

Southern California is overdue for a major earthquake, according to UC Irvine and Arizona State University researchers who have charted temblors along the San Andreas fault stretching back 700 years. The findings, to be published in the Sept. 1 issue …

Homeowners Coverage Knowledge Gap Wide Among Consumers

Many Americans admit to having a knowledge gap when it comes to what their home insurance actually covers, according to a new survey. Nearly one third (31 percent) of Americans don’t know how much their most valuable assets — their …

Best Affirms Catlin Insurance Companies ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Bermuda-based Catlin Insurance Company Limited (CICL), Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd. Houston-based Catlin Insurance Company, Inc. (CICI) and Delaware-based Catlin …

Best Affirms Ratings of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2003, Managed by Catlin

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed Best’s Syndicate Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2003, which is managed by Catlin Underwriting Agencies Limited (CUAL), a member of the Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited (CGL). The …

Aon Benfield Launches Monthly Insurance Linked Securities Index

Aon Benfield Securities, the securities and investment banking operation of Aon Benfield, announced the launch of the Aon Benfield ILS Indices, which provide a quantitative view of monthly insurance-linked securities (ILS) returns since December 2000. The ILS Indices “track the …

RMS Releases ‘Australia Severe Convective Storm Model’

Risk Management Solutions has completed work on a model dealing with Australia’s three greatest perils. RMS announced the phase one release of its “Australia Severe Convective Storm Model®, covering damage from hailstorm, water ingress, downburst winds, and tornadoes.” These storms …

Best Affirms MAPFRE RE’s A+ Ratings; Outlook Negative

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of Spain’s MAPFRE RE, Compania de Reaseguros, S.A., but bothratings have negative outlooks. The ratings reflect MAPFRE RE’s “integral role” within the …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Manufacturers Market Detail: Penn Millers Insurance Co.’s manufacturers program offers property, crime, liability, automobile and …

2010 Education & Training Directory

Insurance Journal is pleased to publish the 2010 Education and Training Directory. This exclusive resource directory has been designed to help independent agents and brokers find educational and training opportunities to enhance their professional growth. Education and training providers, including …