The Risky Future Summit starts today! Register now.

New Hampshire News

N.H.’s New Rules on Disciplining Unethical Attorneys Stir Debate

Arthur Ginsberg says lies by his ex-wife’s divorce lawyer harmed his daughters, forced him into bankruptcy and damaged his reputation — yet the well-connected lawyer got off with a warning. The lawyer, John P. Griffith, says he didn’t even merit …

Earthquake Rattles New Hampshire Seacoast

New Hampshire’s Emergency Management Agency says a mild earthquake shook the state’s Seacoast area June 2. Many residents called police to report hearing explosions and authorities were trying to figure out just what happened. They say the blasts might have …

Ratings Recap: Tower; Preserver; Agrinational

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A-” (Excellent) and the issuer ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Tower Group Companies and its members – Tower Insurance Company of New York and Tower National Insurance Company (Massachusetts). …

10 2007 Atlantic hurricane season to be busy one

Will forecasters’ warnings prove accurate this year? 10 N.H. on risks with no Social Security Numbers Carriers can’t refuse to quote- so what do they do? 10 Newport’s mansions develop hurricane plan Fireman’s Fund helps protect R.I.’s coastal treasures 12 …

N.H. ADDRESSES HANDLING RISKS WITHOUT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

Personal auto insurance carriers in New Hampshire can’t refuse to quote a policy if the insured refuses to provide a Social Security Number for use in obtaining a credit score, according to Insurance Commisisoner Roger Sevigny. In a recent bulletin, …

N.H. addresses handling risks without Social Security Numbers

Personal auto insurance carriers in New Hampshire can’t refuse to quote a policy if the insured refuses to provide a Social Security Number for use in obtaining a credit score, according to Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny. In a recent bulletin, …

‘Apprentice’ reject settles lawsuit with Trump

A 51-year-old man who claimed he never had the chance to hear “You’re fired” on Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” because he was too old has settled a lawsuit against the real estate mogul. A federal judge in U.S. District Court …

Personal Lines Profile

Foy Insurance Exeter, NH Owner(s)/principal(s): Jeff Foy, Mike Foy, Jim Foy 2006 personal lines premium: $40.5 million No. of personal lines insurers: 35 Foy Insurance, founded in 1893 as Elwell’s Insurance Agency, resides in the small city of Exeter, N.H., …

Personal Lines Leaders

Agency Name 2006 Personal Personal Total 2006 Main Office Main Office Web site Lines Lines P/C Premiums City State Premium Revenue Written 1 Keystone Insurers Group $316.0 million $39.5 million $790.0 million Northumberland Pennsylvania www.keystoneinsgrp.com 2 The Leavitt Group $300.0 …

Personal Lines LEADERS

About the Personal Lines Leaders: The Personal Lines Leaders in this special feature are taken from Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Property Casualty Independent Agencies as reported in April. This list utilizes only the personal lines numbers of agencies that submitted …