NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (“AmTrust”) announced today the sale of the personal lines policy management system (“policy management system”) it developed for National General Holdings Corp. (“National General”), to National General. AmTrust will receive total consideration of $200 million, payable in three equal installments. Barry Zyskind, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, …

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National General Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:NGHC) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire its personal lines policy administration system (NPS) and the related intellectual property from AmTrust for a purchase price of $200 million.  The purchase price is payable in three equal installments with the first payment made upon …

SEATTLE, Sept. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recovery after a hurricane takes time. Depending on the hurricane’s path and magnitude, it can take weeks, months, or even years before things return to normal. This affects pets too. From the immediate aftermath to long-term health concerns, Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRUP), a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, offers a few …

SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Federated National Holding Company (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FNHC), an insurance holding company, is providing updates regarding Hurricane Irma, which  is currently located in the Atlantic Ocean and is projected to make landfall in South Florida this weekend.   The Company’s annual shareholders meeting was previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in South …

SEATTLE, Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As hurricane season continues to sweep through North America, many people are preparing to evacuate their homes. Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRUP), a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, is making an effort to help pet owners prepare. With family and pets’ safety in mind, Trupanion has compiled a list of tips and …

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) today announced that E. Benjamin Nelson, a former two-term U.S. Senator from Nebraska, will serve as the featured keynote speaker for LISA’s 23rd Annual Fall Life Settlement & Compliance Conference, to be held October 15th-17th at the beautiful Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla. “We’re honored …

Ageas announces the dates of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the publication of its results, and the relevant dividend dates. Wednesday 21 February Annual Results 2017 Friday 6 April Publication of the Annual Report 2017 Wednesday 16 May First 3 months 2018 Results Wednesday 16 May Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (start of the meeting at 14:30 (CET)) Monday …

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IHC Specialty Benefits, the fast-growing specialty health division of The IHC Group (NYSE:IHC) announced the launch of Fusion today, a unique and highly innovative health plan for individuals and families who do not have major medical coverage. Fusion, which bundles two of IHC’s industry leading products (a fixed-indemnity medical benefit plan with a …

Press Release6 September 2017 – N° 23 SCOR announces further environmentalsustainability initiatives SCOR’s mission includes protecting people and property from disasters and encouraging environmental sustainability, particularly in an era of climate change. SCOR is continuing to develop its sustainability practices in both investing and underwriting.  In Investments, SCOR reaffirms its commitment to the management of climate risk. In 2015, during …

SCOR Investor Day 2017: SCOR’s success story goes on At its annual Investor Day today in Paris, SCOR’s Executive Management team, led by Denis Kessler, presents an overview of the successful first year of the “Vision in Action” strategic plan and sets forth why the company’s business model is fit for today’s environment. One year after the launch of its …

NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the “Company” or “AmTrust”) today announced that effective August 1, 2017, it entered into a new quota share reinsurance contract to reduce exposure to catastrophe and non-catastrophe events related to the business of its Republic Companies, Inc. (“Republic”) subsidiary. The quota share contract has a cession rate …

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. , Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Hurricane Irma moves toward the continental United States, the National Weather Service advises there is an increasing chance this will impact the Florida Peninsula and the Florida Keys later this week and into the weekend. While it is too early to determine the exact path and potential of this hurricane, …

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Chicago, Sept. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beazley, a leading provider of specialist insurance, has appointed Andrew Mehrhoff as its head of broker relations – north central region.  Andrew will be based in the firm’s Chicago offices and will be responsible for developing new and existing opportunities for Beazley and establishing close working relations with brokers across the region.  He …

Tryg hosts a Capital Markets Day on 20 November 2017 Venue Sofitel London St James, 6 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AN Speakers Morten Hübbe, CEO Christian Baltzer, CFO Lars Bonde, COO Agenda 10:30-11:00 Registration and coffee 11:00-13:00 Management presentations 13:00-14:00 Lunch

Press Release1 September 2017 – N° 21 A.M. Best upgrades SCOR’s Financial Strength Rating to ‘A+’and its Issuer Credit Rating to ‘aa-‘ A.M. Best has upgraded SCOR’s Financial Strength Rating to ‘A+ (Superior)’ from ‘A (Excellent)’ and raised its Issuer Credit Rating to ‘aa-‘ from ‘a+’. According to A.M. Best, this decision reflects “SCOR’s track record of strong and resilient operating …

MARIETTA, Pa., Sept. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) and (NASDAQ:DGICB) announced that the Company plans to hold a live webcast on Monday, October 30, 2017, at 11:00AM Eastern Time, to discuss its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.  The Company will release its quarterly results on this same date, prior to the opening …

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majesco (NYSE:MJCO), a global provider of core insurance software and consulting services for insurance business transformation has been invited to present at the 2017 Gateway Conference, which is being held on September 6-7, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Majesco’s management is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 6 at …

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Naveen Anand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALL), today released a statement saying, “Hurricane Harvey has been an unprecedented event resulting in devastating impact to parts of Texas and Louisiana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those that have been impacted by this …

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRUP) announced today that the Company will participate in the 15th Annual CL King Best Ideas Conference, which is taking place Thursday, September 14th at the Omni Berkshire Hotel in New York City. Darryl Rawlings, Trupanion’s CEO, is scheduled to present at 10:15 am ET and will participate in meetings with …