Insurance News from October 31, 2003

International News

Best Downgrades Hannover Re, HDI

A.M. Best Co. announced that it has downgraded the financial strength rating of...

East News

Fitch Affirms Markel’s ‘A’ IFS Rating; ‘BBB-‘ Debt Rating

Fitch Ratings announced that it has affirmed the 'A' insurer financial strength ratings...

West News

Calif. Commissioner Creates Task Force to Protect Wildfire Victims

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi launched two major efforts by the California...

Southeast News

Texas / South Central News

Republic Appoints Johnson as VP of Claims

The Republic Companies, based in Dallas, announced the appointment of Stephen D....

Midwest News

New Kan. Fraud Unit Announces 1st Prosecution

The Kansas Department of Insurance's new fraud unit announced its first prosecution....