There have been several reports in the media lately of riotous British stag/hen parties being held abroad, heavily fueled by alcohol. Postings on some party websites describe in graphic detail, (sometimes very graphic detail), the wild goings-on at these events most commonly held in Eastern European countries such as Poland or the Czech Republic. Websites [...]
Rising numbers of uninsured drivers in the UK are causing concern. The Motor Insurer’s Bureau places the current number at 1.5 million, holding them responsible for 200 deaths each year, as well as hundreds of injuries. One survivor of such an accident, Glenn Jones, faces lifelong disability even after extensive treatment. His family, career and [...]
Those who have homes and vehicles threatened by the wildfires across Southern California and who are insured through the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated Interinsurance Exchange can call 1-800-67-CLAIM (1-800-672-5246) for assistance.
Auto Club Interinsurance Exchange claims specialists are now on the scene at several evacuation centers, but because of the magnitude of the blazes, [...]
Insured Municipal Income Fund a closed-end management investment company organized as a Maryland corporation, is aware that a complaint has been filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on October 23, 2008, by a small number of shareholder activists (the “Petitioners”), including Bulldog Investors General Partnership (“BIGP”), claiming to own twenty-five percent of [...]
A survey by the Urban Institute found that 1.9 million seniors found themselves having to choose between buying food and buying medicine. The survey was conducted in 1993—a time when the economy was booming! Due to the current economic woes, it is more difficult than ever for seniors to make it on their own.
“More and [...]
CS STARS LLC, the industry’s leading provider of risk management technology, announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Gould & Lamb, a nationally acclaimed provider of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance services and Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) compliance.
Through its strategic alliance with Gould & Lamb, CS STARS now offers an end-to-end solution for [...]
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, Ltd. and subsidiaries (collectively Flagstone) and removed the ratings from Rating Watch Negative. The Rating Outlook is Stable. (A full list of ratings is included at the end of this release.)
Fitch’s rating actions reflects its view that Flagstone is no longer actively pursuing the [...]
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, Ltd. and subsidiaries (collectively Flagstone) and removed the ratings from Rating Watch Negative. The Rating Outlook is Stable. (A full list of ratings is included at the end of this release.)
Fitch’s rating actions reflects its view that Flagstone is no longer actively pursuing the [...]
Crawford Canada’s Bill Johnstone has been named senior vice president of Crawford & Company’s Global Technical Services (GTS) for the Americas, a newly created position designed to more effectively coordinate and grow this market-leading service, the Company announced
GTS is a major differentiator for Crawford worldwide in the high-end, complex loss adjusting market. With our strong [...]
new economic reality means consumers can no longer rely on what’s worked for them in the past. And the ever-changing life insurance marketplace means financial professionals must find even more creative solutions to their clients’ needs.
To meet those needs, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. launched the newest version of its YourLife® suite of life insurance products [...]
