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Fitch Affirms, Removes Vesta Off Rating Watch Negative

Fitch Ratings has removed all ratings of Alabama-based Vesta Insurance Group (VTA) and its subsidiaries from Rating Watch Negative. Fitch affirmed VTA’s ‘B-‘ long-term issuer and debt ratings with a Stable Outlook. Fitch also affirmed the ‘CCC’ capital securities rating …

At NAMIC, The Door’s Wide Open to Companies of All Sizes

Chairman Tim Hegarty Explains How His Trade Group Serves Big and Small Alike What happens when you put giants like State Farm, AIG, Nationwide and Liberty Mutual in a room with tiny farm mutuals like Husbandsmans Mutual, Lumber Mutual and …

Have Catastrophe Risks’ ‘Bring ‘Em On!’ Says Specialized Writer ICAT

The map shows a thin blue line skirting the edge of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts from Louisiana around Florida and all the way up to Maine to highlight the hurricane states. The blocks of red across the Western territories …

Homeowners Coverage

Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Service Group Inc. introduced a homeowners’ insurance program designed to meet the changing coverage needs of families over their lifetime. Highlights of The Hartford’s new homeowners plan are: broadened eligibility, including homeowners with no …

Homeowners Coverage

Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Service Group Inc. introduced a homeowners’ insurance program designed to meet the changing coverage needs of families over their lifetime. Highlights of The Hartford’s new homeowners plan are: broadened eligibility, including homeowners with no …

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Allianz Insurance Group and Fireman’s Fund

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) of Allianz Insurance Group (Allianz), which consists of Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Allianz Underwriters Insurance Company (Allianz Underwriters). The rating outlook for …

Best Affirms AFG’s Financial Strength, Debt Ratings

Insurance ratings standard-bearer A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the debt ratings of “bbb” and “bbb-” of Cincinnati-based American Financial Group Inc.’s (AFG) various debt securities. Best has also affirmed the debt ratings of “bbb” and “bb+” of AAG Holding Co. …

Insuring Entertainment Venues In the Wake of the Terrorism Era

While no one truly wants to admit it, terrorism is here to stay… at least for the time being. The War in Iraq has further provoked the unstable global political climate, and the results are uncomfortable at best. U.S. Attorney …

Homeowners

Nuts & Bolts: The Hartford Financial Service Group Inc. introduced a homeowners’ insurance program designed to meet the changing coverage needs of families over their lifetime. Highlights of the Hartford’s new homeowners plan are: broadened eligibility, including homeowners with no …

Elderly Drivers Pose Growing Challenge for States and Auto Insurers

As the nation’s population ages, states are looking for ways to weed out people who shouldn’t drive. Half the states have passed some form of elderly driver restrictions, usually laws that require older motorists to renew licenses more often and …