Tennessee News

Ratings: Partners Mutual, Farmers (NJ), Premier Group, United Farm Indiana, Real State, Kansas Med Mutual

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Wisconsin-based Partners Mutual Insurance Company. Best said the negative outlook reflects “Partners’ trend …

Football Team Finds Minor Flood Damage at Tennessee Stadium

The Tennessee Titans have gotten a chance to check out LP Field where flood waters covered the football field, and the damage appears to be minor. Senior executive vice president Steve Underwood said in a statement that water had receded …

Ratings Roundup: United Fire, Tall Pines, Safety Group, Plateau

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to negative from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of United Fire & Casualty Group (UFCG) and its five P/C members, which …

Main Street America Expands Product Lines To Grain Dealers Mutual Agents

The Main Street America Group has introduced its products to nearly 200 independent agents who represent new affiliate Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co. throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Specifically, super regional carrier Main Street America launched its commercial and …

Southeast Flooding Kills 22, Closes Businesses and Schools

A weekend deluge burst rivers and creeks from their banks across Tennessee and neighboring U.S. states Monday, killing at least 22 people and forcing thousands to evacuate homes and hotels. The overflowing Cumberland River shut down bars and clubs in …

Dog Attack Proves Costly for Tennessee Child’s Family

The family of an 8-year-old girl who was attacked by a pit bull on her birthday is now wondering how to pay for a large hospital bill. Eileen King has nothing but praise for the treatment her daughter Hailey received …

Nashville’s Opryland Among Business Closed by Tennesee Floods

Nashville’s famous Gaylord Opryland Resort, which sits adjacent to the Cumberland River and is protected by levees built to sustain the 100 year flood standard, suffered flood damage in the early hours of Monday, May 3, 2010 as the river …

Data Show New Orleans Recovery Stalled Under Nagin

As New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin leaves office, hundreds of damaged city buildings including police stations and fire houses sit unrepaired more than four years after Hurricane Katrina, stark reminders of how the recovery has floundered. Only seven percent of …

Travelers Names 20 Personal Lines Agents of the Year

Travelers recognized 20 personal lines agents with its Agent of the Year award. Winners were picked for their community work, as well as high achievements in their lines of business. They are : Georgiana Carney, Pearl Carroll & Associates, Latham, …

For Tennessee Agent, NCAA Referee Maxwell, Teamwork Is Essential

While NCAA men’s basketball tournament referee and insurance agent Gary Maxwell won’t tell you which team was his pick to win (it’s against NCAA rules), he can share what he’s learned on the court that can be applied to running …