Monthly Archives: <span>October 2003</span>

State Auto Group Members Assigned ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable

Standard & Poor’s has assigned its ‘A’ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings to State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. and the other members of the State Auto Group. In addition, Standard & Poor’s assigned its ‘BBB’ rating to State Auto …

Cincinnati Financial Posts $104 Million Q3 Profit

Ohio-based insurer Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CFC) reported third-quarter 2003 net income of $104 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, compared with $72 million, or 44 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2002. Net income per share included …

American National Sees 39% Increase in Q3 Net Income

American National Insurance Company, based in Galveston, Texas, reported third quarter 2003 net income of $43,960,000 ($1.66 per share) compared to $31,436,000 ($1.19 per share) for the same period in 2002, an increase of 39 percent. After tax net gain …

Montpelier Re Reports $91 Million Q3 Net Income

Bermuda’s Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. reported net income of $91 million, or $1.34 diluted earnings per share, for the three months to September 30, 2003. The company’s net income for the first nine months of 2003 was $307.3 million, or …

The Hartford to Assist So. Cal Customers Facing Wildfires

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. reported it is ready to respond quickly to damage claims resulting from the wildfires in southern California. The company’s representatives at its toll-free, 24-hour claim number are prepared for customer calls resulting from the …

CORT Furniture Rental Aids So. Cal Fire Victims

Virginia-based CORT Furniture Rental has mobilized its operations nationwide to aid the victims of the Southern California fires. CORT will help displaced persons and businesses locate immediate temporary housing and office space, as well as provide short or long term …

ACE Limited Unveils Q3 Numbers

ACE Limited reported that fully diluted net income per share totaled $1.22, which included after-tax net realized gains of $51 million for the third quarter. This compared with a net loss of $0.24 per share for the quarter a year …

Insurance to Cover Most Damage from Calif. Wildfires; ACIC Offering Claims Filing Tips

Most of the damage from the rash of wildfires ravaging Southern California will be covered under property owners’ homeowners and fire insurance policies, according to the Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC). However, the extent of coverage to rebuild homes, …

Tenn. Attorney Sentenced on Miss. Charges in Frankel Scam

A Tennessee attorney has been sentenced on Mississippi charges in the Martin Frankel scam. Attorney General Mike Moore announced the sentencing of John Jordan for his reported role in the Frankel insurance scam. In April 2001, Jordan pleaded guilty to …

Operator of N.J. Medicaid Clinic Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that the Executive Director of a Camden County outpatient mental health clinic, along with the clinic’s senior administrators, have pleaded guilty to Health Care Claims Fraud for reportedly submitting more than $13,000 in …