Foremost Insurance Group, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based insurance carrier that offers specialty personal lines insurance products for independent agencies, is rebranding its Bristol West Auto Insurance to the Foremost brand.

Foremost Insurance Group is now offering Maryland consumers its new DistinctChoice automobile program.

Michigan-based Foremost Insurance Group plans to expand its dwelling fire program in New Jersey, as of Jan. 10.

Standard and preferred customers of Foremost Insurance’s DistinctChoice Auto program in Pennsylvania can expect to see their rates lowered 10% to 15%, the company said.

Farmers Insurance Group, with its acquisition of 21st Century Insurance and Financial Services from American International Group, is going to stop accepting new auto and flood policies from independent insurance agents in New Jersey through its newly acquired AIG Agency Auto unit.

Foremost Insurance Group introduced new dwelling fire policies and endorsements specifically designed for landlord, owner-occupied or vacant properties, effective Sept. 1, the company said.

Foremost Insurance Group is offering a new home program it says features high available limits and deductible options for homeowners in Pennsylvania.

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based insurer began offering its DISTINCTCHOICE …  Read →