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Jewelers Mutual Acquiring Union Life & Casualty Insurance Agency in Arizona

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Jewelers Mutual Group acquired Union Life & Casualty Insurance Agency in Phoenix, Arizona. JM Insurance Agency Partners Inc., UL&C has been in the insurance business since 1965, specializing in pawn and … a Jewelers Mutual Group company, will join with UL&C.

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AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co.

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AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and its affiliates, Farm …

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Casualty Reinsurance Still Attractive: Arch Capital CEO

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While writing primary casualty insurance is more appealing than writing casualty reinsurance, the chief executive of Arch Capital said casualty reinsurance business remains attractive for his company. Speaking during an earnings conference call on Feb. 10, after reporting $3.5 billion …

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How to Operate in Today’s ‘Bananas’ Casualty Insurance World

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Leaders of the casualty insurance practices of a global insurance carrier and a North American specialty brokerage offered insights for insurance buyers and sellers to deal with today’s casualty insurance market during a webinar last week. Their main message was …

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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare, and What’s Next for Independent Agents?

Insurance Journal

If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its personal point of contact …

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How to Operate in Today’s “Bananas” Casualty Insurance World

Insurance Journal

Leaders of the casualty insurance practices of a global insurance carrier and a North American specialty brokerage offered insights for insurance buyers and sellers to deal with today’s casualty insurance market during a webinar in February. Their main message was …

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APCIA: Tariffs to Hurt Families and Business Owners, Affect Affordability

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The president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued a statement calling the tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China a disruption as many homeowners attempt to rebuild after recent natural catastrophes. “Tariffs can be effective tools of …