Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies’ Members

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of aa- of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company and AZGUARD Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement.

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of aa- of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company and AZGUARD Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement.
  • These companies are members of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (GUARD) and domiciled in Wilkes-Barre, PA, unless otherwise specified.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper media use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best press releases, please view Guide for Media - Proper Use of Bests Credit Ratings and AM Best Rating Action Press Releases .

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Launches Commercial Crime Insurance in Asia

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Monday, December 2, 2019
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it is introducing Commercial Crime Insurance in Asia, a new policy designed to help companies address the exposures of a changing fraud landscape.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it is introducing Commercial Crime Insurance in Asia, a new policy designed to help companies address the exposures of a changing fraud landscape.
  • BHSIs Commercial Crime Insurance Policy offers concise contract language for commercial organizations and includes coverage for both traditional employee crime and external crimes, including funds transfer fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, and impersonation coverage.
  • For more information on the Commercial Crime policy, contact Patrick Ko at [email protected] or Emily Poh at [email protected]
    Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (incorporated in Nebraska, USA) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, surety, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, and homeowners insurance.
  • In the Asia Middle East region, it underwrites on the paper of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, which holds financial strength ratings of A++ from AM Best and AA+ from Standard & Poors.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Package Coverage in New Jersey

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added their Commercial Package product in New Jersey.

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  • WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added their Commercial Package product in New Jersey.
  • New Jersey is our second state for Commercial Package after initially rolling it out in Pennsylvania, and more states are soon to follow."
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is a property and casualty insurance specialist writing policies nationwide for over a quarter million policyholders.
  • Headed by CEO and President Sy Foguel, theBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies maintain a total of eight offices throughout the country.

Western Mutual Insurance Group Named to Ward's 50 for 8th Straight Year

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Tuesday, July 16, Ward Group named Western Mutual Insurance Groupto its Ward's 50 list of top-performing property and casualty insurance carriers.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Tuesday, July 16, Ward Group named Western Mutual Insurance Groupto its Ward's 50 list of top-performing property and casualty insurance carriers.
  • "The Western Mutual family is honored to be consecutively named as atop-performing homeowners insurance carrier," said Kelly Walker, Vice President, Inbound Marketing and Social Media of Western MutualInsurance Group.
  • Western Mutual Insurance Group has been insuring homeowners in California since 1942.Today, WMIG consists of Western Mutual Insurance Company , Arizona Home Insurance Company , and Residence Mutual Insurance Company , serving homeowners in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.
  • In 1949 Residence Mutual Insurance Company, part of the Western Mutual Insurance Group, was founded.

New Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Ad Campaign Points to Critical Industry Paradigm: CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT.℠

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced a new print and digital media advertising campaign around the theme CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced a new print and digital media advertising campaign around the theme CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT.
  • The campaign spotlights that, while a policy is considered the traditional insurance product, the claim service and results that insurance policy delivers is paramount.
  • The true value of any insurance policy lies in what happens when there is a claim.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, surety, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, and homeowners insurance.

Safe Drive Systems Radar Collision Avoidance Technology is Implemented in a Pilot Conducted with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
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Safe Drive Systems (SDS), a leading developer and distributor of aftermarket advanced auto safety technologies, and its partner, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies , have announced the end of the first stage of their ongoing fleet technology pilot project.

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  • Safe Drive Systems (SDS), a leading developer and distributor of aftermarket advanced auto safety technologies, and its partner, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies , have announced the end of the first stage of their ongoing fleet technology pilot project.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190625005167/en/
    Safe Drive Systems Radar Collision Avoidance Technology is Implemented in a Pilot Conducted with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ten months ago, Safe Drive Systems radar accident prevention systems were installed in the vehicles of selected fleet customers of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies to evaluate whether the system and the provided service would reduce the frequency and severity of their claims.
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies offer Commercial and Personal insurance products, writing policies nationwide for over a quarter million policyholders.
  • Headed by CEO and President Sy Foguel, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies maintain a total of eight offices throughout the country.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Honored by the McGlynn Learning Center

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies' employees were recently honored by the McGlynn Learning Center at its annual recognition reception.

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  • WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies' employees were recently honored by the McGlynn Learning Center at its annual recognition reception.
  • The McGlynn Learning Center, provides year-round educational, recreational, and social outreach services to children and teens living in Boulevard Townhomes and Mineral Springs Village, in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
  • According to Elizabeth Hartman, spokesperson for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, "We are truly honored to be recognized by the McGlynn Center and to see the impact our activities have had to help the Center provide a safe environment to children in which they can thrive.
  • GUARD's relationship with the McGlynn Learning Center spans nearly three decades via the company's annual Giving Tree event during the holidays.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Package Coverage in Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added a Commercial Package product in Pennsylvania.

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  • WILKES-BARRE, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added a Commercial Package product in Pennsylvania.
  • While we are only adding Commercial Package in Pennsylvania at this time, more states are soon to follow."
  • In October of 2012, GUARD was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. an international holding company with diverse interests that include insurance and reinsurance.
  • In 2013, GUARD unveiled a new identity as Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Introduces Professional First Asset Management Liability Insurance in the UK and Ireland

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has launched Professional First Asset Management Liability Insurance, which provides broad, clearly worded professional liability, directors & officers liability, and crime coverage tailored for investment managers and funds in the UK and Ireland.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has launched Professional First Asset Management Liability Insurance, which provides broad, clearly worded professional liability, directors & officers liability, and crime coverage tailored for investment managers and funds in the UK and Ireland.
  • Our Professional First Asset Management Liability policy provides investment managers and funds in the UK and Ireland with comprehensive, customizable protection, backed by marketing-leading financial strength and claims handling expertise.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance operates as part of Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL), an incorporated England and Wales limited liability company, Registration Number 3230337 and Registered Office at 8 Fenchurch Place, 4th Floor, London EC3M 4AJ, United Kingdom.
  • BHIIL is an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSIC) ( www.bhspecialty.com ), which provides commercial property, marine, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, surety, travel, programs, medical stop loss and homeowners insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Partners With Planck, an Artificial Intelligence Powered Data Platform, to Create Full Digital Underwriting for Their Commercial Lines

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies announced today a new partnership with Planck , an artificial intelligence (AI) driven data platform for commercial insurance.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies announced today a new partnership with Planck , an artificial intelligence (AI) driven data platform for commercial insurance.
  • This partnership will allow GUARD to expedite its digital underwriting initiatives for its small and medium business segment.
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is a property and casualty insurer specializing in providing commercial and personal insurance products to businesses throughout the United States.
  • Founded in 2016, Planck is pioneering the commercial insurance data industry, providing an artificial intelligence driven data platform.