I work with a variety of insurers in my efforts for my bank clients. I review coverage, help with claims, and manage bids for community banks. Here are the latest ratings by AM Best and Weiss Ratings for a sample of the insurers who work with banks. . Q3 2011 . A.M. Best Rating Weiss Ratings . ABA Insurance Services … [Read more...]
Bank Insurer Ratings
October 30, 2011
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TheStreet.com Ratings
March 9, 2010
I have long been a fan of TheStreet.com Ratings - the rating service formerly known as Weiss. I see them as the tough grader in the world of insurance company ratings. AM Best is the easy grader. An incredible percentage of insurers have a Best rating of A- or better. That fact has always caused me to scratch my head. In everything else in … [Read more...]
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AIG News and Moves
March 2, 2009
I've received several calls today from reporters wanting to talk about AIG. The recently reports about a new government loan program have not changed my position on how insureds should tread AIG policies. I continued to take a wait-and-see approach. As AIG programs are coming up for renewal I am suggesting that we obtain competitive proposals … [Read more...]
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