Insurers unlikely to raise rates in the wake of Hurricane Irene, according to Allianz

Despite fears that disaster-prone 2011 will incite higher insurance rates in the future, Allianz, one of the largest commercial insurance companies in the world, says that the toll of the damage caused by natural disasters throughout the year will not prompt widespread hikes in premiums. Jay Ralph, a board member of Allianz in charge of the North American insurance market, spoke with reporters concerning the issue, noting that the excess capacity of the insurance industry is enough to weather the storm without any major changes in policies. However, insurers should…

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ACIA announces acquisition of Fremont Insurance Company

Dearborn, Michigan-based Auto Club Insurance Association (ACIA) has announced its acquisition of the Fremont Insurance Company by way of a merger with Fremont’s parent company, Fremont Michigan InsuraCorp, Inc. The wide range of products offered by Fremont, its business position throughout northern and western Michigan, its strong relationships with independent agencies, and its solid financial performance are predicted to be advantageous to the ACIA from the very start, and should offer new potential and opportunities to both organizations. Based in Fremont, Michigan, the acquired insurer offers property and casualty insurance…

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