South Carolina News

N.H. Receives Lowest Crime Ranking; Nevada Ranks as Worst State

Three northeast states have the lowest crime rate, while Nevada, Louisiana and South Carolina have the highest crime rate, according to a new study. New Hampshire (1) received the lowest crime rate ranking again this year, followed by Vermont (2) …

Business Moves

Auto Club Insurance, MEEMIC Auto Club Insurance Association, a Dearborn, Michigan-based insurer, reported it has agreed to acquire MEEMIC Insurance Co. and its insurance agency affiliate, MEEMIC Insurance Services Corp. ACIA is the second largest provider of auto insurance in …

It Figures

30,000 The number of Florida homeowners who could end up as part of a class action suit against German drywall maker Knauf Gips KG and other manufacturers of Chinese drywall. The plaintiffs allege that the plasterboard is contaminated and is …

Business Moves

BrickStreet Mutual Workers’ compensation insurer BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co. wants to expand into Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama, Pennsylvania and Illinois. President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Burton says the West Virginia-based company plans to apply in those states over the next …

South Carolina’s 2005 Reform Reducing Claims Against Doctors

Fewer lawsuits are being filed against South Carolina doctors since a state law limiting damages went into effect in 2005. An insurance executive told a state Senate panel that patient claims are down about a third and premium increases have …

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. Misc. Medical Malpractice Market Detail: NAS Insurance Services Inc. gives agents the ability to provide …

The Paradox of Flood Insurance Coverage

Whether you are an attorney, an insurance agent, adjuster or broker, or an individual insured, when dealing with claims under flood insurance policies, you may be surprised to discover that many things you think you know are wrong, and, particularly …

Now Offering Contractor GL Insurance in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, New Jersey & South Carolina

National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group (“NCIC”) specializes in general liability insurance for licensed residential and commercial general and artisan contractors. NCIC writes the difficult Classes: Roofers, Foundations, Excavators, Fire Sprinklers, Paper GC’s, Custom Home Builders & …

Ratings Recap: Wing Lung, Sagicor, Empyrean Re, ARIG/Takaful, Exchange

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to ‘B++’ (Good) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “a-” of Hong Kong’s Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (WLI). The outlook for both ratings is stable. …

Mississippi’s Rep. Taylor Renews Push for Federal Wind Insurance Policy

Rep. Gene Taylor, D.-Miss., isn’t letting opposition by major insurance companies keep him from pushing his plan to make wind coverage for properties available through the federal flood insurance program. Taylor’s proposal — the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009– …