The current economic crisis is negatively impacting fire departments in the state of Massachusetts, according to a comprehensive national survey of firefighters from nearly 9,500 fire departments or 30 percent of departments in the country, including 195 fire departments in Massachusetts.
“Supporting Safer Communities: A National Fire Service Survey,” sponsored by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, found [...]

(TSX:KFS, NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (”Kingsway”) announces that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (the “Department”) has completed its review of a proposed RBC plan (the “Plan”) filed by Lincoln General Insurance Company (”Lincoln General”). The Department has determined that Lincoln General’s Plan is satisfactory and may be implemented immediately.
As previously announced, Lincoln General submitted its [...]

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Westminster American Insurance Company (Westminster) (Westminster, MD).
The ratings reflect Westminster’s favorable risk-adjusted capitalization and improved operating performance. Westminster’s capital position is derived from the demutualization of the former [...]

First American Title Insurance Company announced that it will replace recorded mortgage documents, property tax information, recorded deeds and tax assessor maps at no charge for homeowners who lost their homes in the recent fires in Southern California.
“We recognize that California is not immune to natural disasters and we want to help those homeowners [...]

Great American Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Great American Financial Resources, Inc., is pleased to introduce Safe ReturnSM, a new single premium fixed-indexed annu­ity product designed for those who desire wealth protection and growth potential. Safe Return is unique to the Great American Life product lineup in that it offers clients the security of [...]

Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Non Profit and Employment Practices Liability book of business from AUSCO, a division of Financial & Professional Risk Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.
AUSCO has been providing management liability solutions for non-profit organizations since 1981. Since 2005, AUSCO and [...]

Great American Insurance Group’s Executive Liability Division is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Non Profit and Employment Practices Liability book of business from AUSCO, a division of Financial & Professional Risk Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.
AUSCO has been providing management liability solutions for non-profit organizations since 1981. Since 2005, AUSCO and [...]

Allied World Assurance Company (U.S.) Inc., a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, announced that Tom Rocca, Assistant Vice President, General Casualty, Brokerage, will be participating in a panel at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Risk Management Seminar to be held on June 7-10, 2009 in San Jose, California. The panel, taking [...]

Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider in North America and globally,announced Mario Vitale, CEO of Zurich Financial Services’ Global Corporate business division has been selected Honoree of the Year by The Chinese American Insurance Association (CAIA). Vitale will also accept the 2009 Title Sponsorship Award on Zurich’s behalf at the 18th Annual Chinese [...]

TIAA-CREF, the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, medical and cultural fields, announced today that it has more than doubled its Community Bank Deposit Investment Program to $49 million of FDIC insured deposits.
In 2007, TIAA-CREF’s Global Social and Community Investing Department first announced the Program placing its first $22 million in deposits with [...]