A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ and issuer credit ratings of“ aa+” of United States Liability Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company and U.S. Underwriters Insurance Company. A.M. Best also recognizes the implicit and explicit support provided by its ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and…
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If health reform is struck down, many worry that a serious medical incident could drain families savings….
In this manner, the MIBA program provides a particularly rewarding and highly relevant professional developmental experience for participants– while delivering immediate, tangible and very significant benefits to their organizations and projects. Mr. Philip Mondanaro, a spokesperson for the CIOP Institute, observed that, “The MIBA program is a uniquely…
IPG, a leading nationwide provider of Implantable Device Benefit Management solutions, is pleased to announce their President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Ethridge, will be speaking in conjunction with a distinguished panel of experts at AHIP’ s 2012 Institute on June 20, 2012 in Salt Lake City, UT. Having implemented the largest statewide initiative in…
Excellere Partners, a Denver- based private equity firm focused on partnering with middle-market entrepreneurs and management teams, announced today that one of its portfolio companies, Personable Insurance, an independent agent-driven, specialist non-standard auto insurance provider, acquired Endeavor General Agency, LLC, a non-standard personal…
Washington, DC- Without Congressional action, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program’s authority to enter into new contracts for Federal flood insurance will expire at midnight on May 31, 2012. “In New Jersey there are currently more than 35,000 active flood insurance policies, which insure nearly $54 billion worth of…
PlanSource Holdings, Inc., a cloud-based HR and healthcare SaaS technology company, has announced that it has recently completed its initial first-year rollout of the PlanSource benefits administration system for The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, with impressive results. “We engaged PlanSource with some very specific objectives in mind,”…
New research from Tesco Bank reveals that the outdated White Van Man stereotype has officially been parked. Julie Hopes, Managing Director, Insurance at Tesco Bank, comments:“ While white remains the colour of choice for commercial vans, our research has firmly dispelled the outdated White Van Man stereotype. The findings come as Tesco Bank extends its…
New York, NY May 29, 2012. Knowing what makes plaintiffs’ attorneys tick is critical; so is mastering the legal process,” advises Steven Abernathy, physicians’ advocate and co-founder.“ Instead of running away from litigation, embrace it through voluntary participation. When asset protection for an MD has been set up properly with a few precautions, the chances of…
Cleveland, OH May 29, 2012. North American Title Insurance Company, a leading national title insurance underwriter is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael F. Waiwood Esq. as the new Midwest Regional Underwriting Counsel. Starting as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Midland Title, Mr. Waiwood then gained dual responsibilities…
Attorney General Martha Coakley heralded the Senate’s move. ” The Herald reported in March 2011 that directors at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts received as much as $90,000 a year. An investigation by Coakley found no justification for nonprofit health insurers to continue paying their board members, a practice that Blue Cross and Fallon Community…
According to a release, McDonough has served on PIAA committees and been actively involved with the PIAA for many years. He is in his fourth year as chief executive officer and president of MMIC, a provider of medical professional liability insurance and health information technology solutions based in Minnesota. ” I look forward to helping the PIAA continue…
“Allianz Life is committed to upholding and protecting the promises made to our customers and their retirement solutions,” said Bowman. ” Prior to joining Allianz Life, Wikelius served as a deputy attorney general with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and was also a deputy commissioner responsible for enforcement with the Minnesota Department of…
Atlanta, Georgia May 29, 2012. ERISA Pros launches Wrap-Tight, a convenient and economical web-based ERISA compliance system for Welfare Benefit Plans. It allows employers and insurance brokers to create and publish state-of-the-art customized wrap documents at a fraction of the typical cost.
SAN DIEGO, Calif./ California Newswire/– MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that it added Tawab Abawi to its capital markets trading team. Tawab comes to MCT from Bank of America where he was a vice president on the negotiated trade desk for its correspondent lending group within the home…
The 35- year-old Columbus woman has been battling the ailment’s symptoms for some six years and will likely do so the rest of her life. Because of a lack of doctors knowledgeable about Lyme disease in Georgia, there are also regular trips to a hospital in Raleigh, N.C., for treatment. Isaac Tillotson, a Columbus insurance broker, who has battled some symptoms of the…
-Safety Award of Honor, given to organizations that record no injuries or illnesses during the preceding 12 months- presented to ADM-Mechanical; Big J Enterprises of Albuquerque, N.M.; JMC Steel Group of Blytheville, Ark.; JMC Steel Group of Sharon, Pa.; Main Steel Polishing Co., Inc. of Tinton Falls, N.J.; Main Steel Polishing Co., Inc. of Commerce, Calif.; Main Steel…
Best Affirms Financial Strength Rating and Downgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and Its Operating Subsidiaries. A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and downgraded the issuer credit ratings to “a” from “a+” of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and its operating subsidiaries.
Syrian government denies attack that killed more than 100, UN council condemns shelling AP IMPACT: Nearly half of new veterans seek disability claims; weak economy may play a role Inmates, corruption rule Honduras’ deadly prisons despite calls for reform NATO official: No evidence civilians died in airstrike that Afghan officials say killed 8 Tropical Storm…
