A strong pre-crisis performance by Maryland’s Euler Hermes, the largest trade accounts receivable insurer in the nation, earned it a “superior” financial strength rating from a ratings service.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield has put into place a new management team, created to focus resources and expertise on specific market segments, according to its president and CEO, Mark Wagar.

Despite rumors it may be for sale, American International Group announced it is accelerating steps to position its American Life Insurance Co. as an independent entity, seeking an initial public …  Read →

New York-based MetLife, one of the nation’s largest insurers, plans to realign its institutional and individual businesses, as well as its Auto & Home unit, under one organization.

Officials with the …  Read →

Independence never comes easy. Ask our forefathers who fought the Revolutionary War more than 200 years ago. If you expect to survive as an independent insurance agency amid fierce competition …  Read →