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Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently announced the launch of the Wedding Protector Plan, which provides coverage, with no deductible, for a variety of unfortunate occurrences associated with a wedding event. For example, coverage is provided if a hurricane …

My New Markets

Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently announced the launch of the Wedding Protector Plan, which provides coverage, with no deductible, for a variety of unfortunate occurrences associated with a wedding event. For example, coverage is provided if a hurricane …

My New Markets

Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently announced the launch of the Wedding Protector Plan, an insurance policy covering weddings. The Wedding Protector Plan provides coverage, with no deductible, for a variety of unfortunate occurrences associated with a wedding event. …

HCC Names Goodreau Senior VP and Chief Actuary

Houston, Texas-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. announced that Annette J. Goodreau has been promoted to senior vice president and chief actuary and will have responsibility for all actuarial activities of HCC and its subsidiaries. Goodreau has 20 years of experience …

My New Markets

Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently announced the launch of the Wedding Protector Plan, which provides coverage, with no deductible, for a variety of unfortunate occurrences associated with a wedding event. For example, coverage is provided if a hurricane …

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in Houston added Danny Golden as vice president for its construction niche. Golden will assist in the service of existing and new clients as well as other members of the Gallagher construction niche throughout the …

People

Markel Insurance Co. named Thomas K. “Smitty” Smith vice president of marketing. Smith joins Markel after three years as senior vice president and managing director of the Richmond, Va., branch of Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, which he established. AIR …

My New Markets

Wedding Insurance Nuts & Bolts: Travelers recently launched Wedding Protector Plan, which provides coverage with no deductible for a variety of unfortunate occurrences associated with a wedding event. For example, coverage is provided if a hurricane causes the necessary and …

Best Affirms R&SA ‘A-‘ Ratings

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A-” (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of the U.K.-based Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group plc and its rated subsidiaries. Best also affirmed the ratings …

R&SA Posts Strong 2006 Results

Unburdened from its U.S. subsidiaries (see related articles), the U.K.’s Royal & SunAlliance achieved strong financial results in 2006, with operating profits up 5 percent to £780 million ($1.5 billion). Other earnings highlights reported by the Group included the following: …