AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Symetra Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Symetra Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of Symetra Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary, First Symetra National Life Insurance Company of New York (New York, NY), together referred to as Symetra Life Group. […]
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What do consumers think about the need for long-term care?

What do consumers think about the need for long-term care? We often read about the consumer’s need for long-term care,  but insights into what consumers think about the need for such protection is seldom addressed. A white paper by OneAmerica Financial offers some critical insights into consumers’ attitudes about long-term care planning. These insights should help […]
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U-Haul Holding Company Reports Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

U-Haul Holding Company Reports Fiscal 2025 Financial Results RENO, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE: UHAL, UHAL.B), parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to shareholders for the year ended March 31, 2025, of $367.1 million, compared with $628.7 million for the same period last year. For the quarter ended March […]
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Majesco Dares Insurers to Disrupt: Showcasing GenAI-Driven Innovation with Intelligent Solutions at Insurtech Insights 2025

Majesco Dares Insurers to Disrupt: Showcasing GenAI-Driven Innovation with Intelligent Solutions at Insurtech Insights 2025 Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced its participation and spot as a Gold Sponsor of Insurtech Insights 2025. Majesco invites insurance leaders to dare to disrupt outdated business operating models and technology foundations to […]
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KBRA Affirms and Withdraws Rating for Fortegra Financial Corp, Assigns Ratings for The Fortegra Group, Inc., and Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, and Affirms Ratings for Debt and Fortegra’s Key Insurance Subsidiaries

KBRA Affirms and Withdraws Rating for Fortegra Financial Corp, Assigns Ratings for The Fortegra Group, Inc., and Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, and Affirms Ratings for Debt and Fortegra’s Key Insurance Subsidiaries NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KBRA assigns an issuer rating of BBB to The Fortegra Group, Inc. (TFG or Fortegra) and assigns an insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) […]
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Declarations

Declarations No to FIO, Industry Says “Since [the FIO’s] inception in 2010, our associations have echoed concerns from functional regulators over FIO’s potential for duplicative and overreaching workstreams. Unfortunately, these concerns have been validated over the course of the office’s existence, as it has undermined state-based regulation and exerted inappropriate pressure on industry participants, including […]
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Business Moves

Business Moves Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh, announced the acquisition of Arthur Hall Insurance, a West Chester, Pennsylvania-based insurance agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1966, Arthur Hall provides commercial and personal lines insurance to clients nationwide, specializing in the life sciences, information management, non-profit, craft beverage manufacturing, […]
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People & Places

People & Places National Stephanie Crochet IMA Financial Group, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, hired Stephanie Crochet as national energy practice leader. Crochet has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, most recently serving as director, risk and insurance with Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Crochet’s career launched in quality management with Det Norske Veritas before […]
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The Most Important Elements in a Recruiting Contract

The Most Important Elements in a Recruiting Contract These days, recruiters are floating a lot of different terms and conditions out there, from insurance agencies paying per resume to no money up front but six-month exclusivity. It can be confusing to know what’s standard and makes the most sense for your business. To choose the […]
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