PEMBROKE, Bermuda, June 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:JRVR) will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share on June 30, 2017 to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2017. About James River Group Holdings, Ltd. James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a …

Raleigh, June 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology to banks, broker-dealers and insurance companies, is pleased to announce its participation in the American Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference 2017. The event will be held June 11-14 in Orlando, FL. RegEd will feature solutions that address critical compliance challenges for the banking industry, including key …

NEW YORK, June 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFSI) (the “Company” or “AmTrust”) today announced that the Company has been named to the prestigious Fortune 500 list for the first time. The list celebrates the largest companies in the U.S. by total revenue. This achievement is a recognition of AmTrust’s financial strength and stability and follows …

NEW YORK, June 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the “Company” or “AmTrust”) today announced that Adam Karkowsky, a seasoned finance executive and most recently AmTrust’s Executive Vice President, Strategic Development and Mergers & Acquisitions, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Ronald Pipoly, Jr.  Mr. Karkowsky’s appointment follows a comprehensive search …

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, June 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLRE) (“GLRE” or the “Company”), a specialist property and casualty reinsurance company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, today announced it has hired Simon Burton to become its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2017. Mr. Burton will succeed Leonard Goldberg, who will step down as …

TAMPA, Fla., June 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) recently disclosed in reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission that its wholly owned subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., which is a Florida based provider of homeowners insurance, has completed placement of its reinsurance program for the 2017-18 reinsurance year, which runs from June …

Saad Mered, Group Chief Claims Officer at Zurich, lays out key concerns of risk managers today including the emergence of liability internationally, the frequency of claims, and the unexpected impact of “lone wolf terror” attacks. Mr. Mered sees the rapid evolution of liability frameworks in many countries as surprising to risk managers and carriers alike. The trend is emerging even …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patriot Technology Solutions, LLC (“Patriot Technology”), a subsidiary of Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE:PN), has been named one of the 20 Most Promising Insurance Technology Solution Providers for 2017 as selected by the editors of CIOReview Magazine. CIOReview chose Patriot Technology based on its customer-driven insurance solutions, insurance suite, and professional consulting …

MARIETTA, Pa., May 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) (NASDAQ:DGICB) announced that the Company plans to hold a live webcast on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 11:00AM Eastern Time, to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.  The Company will release its quarterly results on this same date, prior to the opening of …

In accordance with the rules on financial transparency*, Schroders plc has notified Ageas on 30 May 2017 that, on 23 May 2017, its interest has exceeded the legal threshold of 5% of the shares issued by Ageas. Its current shareholding stands at 5.01%. * article 14, paragraph 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings …

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has bestowed the Patriot Award on Greg Bonzagni, vice president of national sales at Sammons Retirement Solutions (SRS), a division of Sammons Financial Group. The Patriot Award is an honor awarded to supervisors or bosses who have supported employees that are serving …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE:PN) (the “Company”), a leading provider of technology and outsourcing solutions to the insurance industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has formed a new special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”) to explore and review a range of strategic alternatives for the Company.  There is …

NEW YORK, May 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the “Company” or “AmTrust”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced private placement of 24,096,384 shares of common stock at a price of $12.45 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of US$300 million. About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., …

STAMFORD, Conn., May 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) announced today that it has commenced a tender offer to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $20.00, net to the seller in cash, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes (the “Purchase Price”). The maximum number of shares proposed to …

Capital Contribution to Further Enhance Balance Sheet and Capital BaseProceeds to Be Put Directly into Insurance Operations to Support Organic Growth Opportunities NEW YORK, May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the “Company” or “AmTrust”) announced today that it will issue common equity to raise gross proceeds of US$300 million through a private placement (“Private Placement”). …

FARGO, N. D., May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NODK) today announced that its board of directors has approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to $8 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.  This authorization supports our planned approach to capital deployment to create long-term value for our shareholders – through share repurchases and future …

STAMFORD, Conn., May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2017, reflecting a one and one-half cent increase over the previous quarter’s dividend. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2017 to the …

MARIETTA, Pa., May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Donegal Mutual Insurance Company (“Donegal Mutual”) announced today that, following the receipt of all necessary approvals, Mountain States Mutual Casualty Company (“Mountain States”) merged with and into Donegal Mutual effective May 25, 2017.  Donegal Mutual is the surviving company in the merger, and Mountain States’ insurance subsidiaries, Mountain States Indemnity Company and …

PHOENIX, May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a leader in workers compensation insurance, announces Scott Shader has joined the company as chief operating officer. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4b1b30fe-8995-4dff-98ea-a7f320dea6b1 With more than 30 years’ insurance experience, Shader has extensive knowledge in commercial lines insurance, including expertise in analysis, building and running businesses with …

PHOENIX, May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a leader in workers compensation insurance, announces Scott Shader has joined the company as chief operating officer. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4b1b30fe-8995-4dff-98ea-a7f320dea6b1. With more than 30 years’ insurance experience, Shader has extensive knowledge in commercial lines insurance, including expertise in analysis, building and running businesses with …