AAIS Names Marias Technology new Alliance Partner LISLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS), the only national not-for-profit insurance advisory organization governed by its members, announced today that Marias Technology has joined AAIS as an Alliance Partner and will begin offering its insurance-technology services to AAIS member companies effective September 26. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160919/409580 Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160919/409583 Marias Technology is … Read More
DavidShield App wins “Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility” at FEM APAC Summit 2016 LONDON, September 20, 2016 DavidShield won the prestigious Expatriate Management and Mobility Award (EMMA), recognizing best practice and outstanding contribution in global mobility, at the FEM APAC Summit held at the Orchard Hotel in Singapore on September 8, 2016 DavidShield, a privately-held Managing General Underwriter and Administrator (MGU/MGA) and a leader in expatriate health insurance, announced today that its DavidShield … Read More
JLT Specialty USA Announces Appointment of Pat Hennesy as Senior Vice President HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world’s leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Hennesy as Senior Vice President. Based in Houston, he will lead JLT’s Energy … Read More
Insurance providers focus on Customer Experience as rates remain relatively stable – J.D. Power Study Amica Mutual Ranks Highest in Homeowners Insurance Customer Satisfaction for 15th Consecutive Year; The Hartford Ranks Highest in Renters Insurance Customer Satisfaction for First Time COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — With homeowners and renters insurance premiums remaining stable, insurers are focusing on the customer experience to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Home … Read More
RegEd Reaches 1.5 Million Alerts Processed on Credentialing Data Management Solution Raleigh, NC, Sept. 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of Licensing and Registration technology solutions to the financial services industry, today announced that Alerts 2.0, a module of its Xchange Enterprise Licensing and Registration solution, has processed more than 1.5 million alerts since its launch earlier this year. Alerts 2.0, through integration with the NIPR Producer Database … Read More
RegEd Compliance Thought Leaders to Participate in 27th Annual SILA National Education Conference Raleigh, NC, Sept. 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to the financial services industry, including Xchange, the market-leading Enterprise Licensing and Registration solution, has announced its participation in the 2016 SILA National Education Conference in San Antonio, TX on Sept. 18-21, 2016. The conference will provide an educational forum for attendees to address current … Read More
Report says health insurers failing to deliver through increasingly important digital channel Corporate Insight Launches Digital Health Experience Report Series To Help Insurers Better Serve Members NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The health insurance industry is struggling to serve members through the increasingly important digital channel, according to a new report from Corporate Insight’s Healthcare Division, Insurers Get a Digital Health Check: Understanding the Key Opportunities to Improve Health Insurers’ Digital … Read More
Donegal Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Webcast MARIETTA, Pa., Sept. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) and (NASDAQ:DGICB) announced that the Company plans to hold a live webcast on Friday, October 28, 2016, at 11:00AM Eastern Time, to discuss its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The Company will release its quarterly results on this same date, prior to the opening … Read More
National Interstate Expands its Crane Rental and Rigging Insurance Products RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Interstate Insurance Company, a leader in specialty insurance programs since 1989, announced that it has expanded its current Crane and Rigging insurance program which is available for mid to large companies with a new product focusing on small- to mid-size Crane Rental and Rigging operations. All of its Crane and Rigging … Read More
HCI Group Real Estate Division Acquires New Shopping Center TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenleaf Capital, the real estate division of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), has acquired a newly built shopping center located in Sorrento, Florida, just north of Orlando, for $12.3 million. The 61,400 square-foot shopping center, known as the Sorrento Hills Village Shopping Center, is anchored by a 45,600 square foot Publix Super … Read More
Lockton launches Terrorism Crisis Solutions in response to evolving terror risk LONDON, Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the growing and rapidly evolving terror threat, insurance broker Lockton in conjunction with London Market insurers Hiscox, Beazley, Talbot and XL Catlin, have launched a new product – Terrorism Crisis Solutions (TCS). Designed to offer corporate clients a combined terrorism cover that encompasses a wide range of threats, the new policy brings … Read More
Federated National Holding Company Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend by 33% SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Federated National Holding Company (NASDAQ:FNHC), an insurance holding company, increased its regular quarterly dividend by 33%, to $0.08 per common share payable on December 1, 2016 to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2016 at its regular meeting. About the Company The Company is authorized to … Read More
Tokio Marine HCC Adds to Primary Casualty Team HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tokio Marine HCC today announced the hiring of Paul D. Silverman to lead the Company’s Primary Casualty Division. Mr. Silverman brings over 30 years of underwriting and leadership experience to Tokio Marine HCC. Most recently, he was employed by Lexington Insurance Company. Mr. Silverman holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of … Read More
Autonomous vehicles may reduce US motor premiums by more than 40% by 2050 – Aon Autonomous vehicles may reduce US motor premiums by more than 40 percent by 2050, according to Aon GIMO report New driving technology could also cause major volatility in property-casualty insurance MONTE CARLO, Monaco, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), has launched its annual Global Insurance Market Opportunities (GIMO) report, … Read More
Tryg Forsikring A/S – listing of bond issue on Oslo Stock Exchange In accordance with the company announcement no. 14 of 19 May 2016, the issue of Tryg Forsikring’s Solvency II compliant Tier 2 capital in the form of a bond issue in the amount of SEK 1bn (approximately DKK 800m) has been completed. The bond issue is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange as of 9 September 2016. Read More
Greenlight Re Ireland joins forces with Kattan Associates DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland, dac, a subsidiary of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLRE), a specialist property and casualty reinsurer, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Kattan Associates Limited, with immediate effect. Under the terms of the agreement, Kattan Associates will develop business opportunities in the European and Asian markets, … Read More
Homeowners Choice Issues Hurricane Hermine Update TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) and a leading provider of homeowners insurance in Florida, has issued an initial assessment of losses from Hurricane Hermine, which made landfall in Florida last week. The first hurricane to hit Florida in over … Read More
Tryg A/S – Financial calendar 2017 Tryg plans to publish financial reports at approximately 07:30 CET on the following dates in 2017. Annual report 2016 20 January 2017 Annual general meeting 8 March 2017 Interim report Q1 7 April 2017 Interim report Q2 and H1 11 July 2017 Interim report Q3 10 October 2017 Annual general meetingShareholders have the opportunity to propose items to be included … Read More
Trupanion to Present at the 2016 B. Riley & Co. Consumer Conference SEATTLE, Sept. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trupanion, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRUP) announced today that members of management will present at the B. Riley & Co. Annual Consumer Conference to be held at the Sofitel Hotel in New York on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET, will be webcast live and can be … Read More
Sampo has acquired 33.34% of the Topdanmark shares and announces a mandatory no-premium offer for Topdanmark 7 September 2016Announcement No. 52/2016 Topdanmark has been notified by Sampo plc (”Sampo”) that Sampo has acquired a total of 31,676,920 shares in Topdanmark, representing 33.34% of the entire issued share capital and of all voting rights. At the same time, Topdanmark has been notified that If P&C Insurance Holding Ltd. (publ) has reduced its holding of Topdanmark shares to … Read More