Life and health News

Best Affirms ‘A+’ Ratings of Hannover Re and Subs; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Germany’s Hannover Rueck SE (Hannover Re) and its main subsidiaries. Best also affirmed the issuer ratings of the existing …

Ilinets Named Vice President of Hub’s San Francisco Commercial Markets

Hub International Insurance Services Inc. named Artem Ilinets vice president in the San Francisco, Calif. commercial division. Ilinet’s primary role with Hub will be the deployment of risk aversive insurance solutions for business clients throughout the state. Prior to Hub, …

MHG Insurance Brokers Opens Office in Houston

MHG Insurance Brokers, a national brokerage in the United States specializing in life and health insurance for groups and individuals as well as business insurance, announced the opening of an office in Houston, Texas. The office is poised to serve …

Risk Management Services Launches Group E&O Plan for Life, Health Agents

Risk Management Services (RMS) has established a group errors & omissions insurance plan for life and health insurance agents in partnership with Gotham Insurance Co. Applications must be submitted via the entity’s online quote facility; coverage can be bound through …

Guy Carp’s July 1 Renewals Report: ‘Plentiful Capacity;” Low Insured Losses

According to a report from Guy Carpenter the July first reinsurance renewals “took place against a backdrop of plentiful capacity,” as capital “has continued to strengthen through the second quarter of 2012, moderating pricing pressures.” Guy Carp noted that, “although …

Best Puts The Hartford and Subs Ratings Under Review

A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with developing implications the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb+” and the debt ratings of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., as well as the ICRs of “a+” and the financial strength rating …