Zenith Insurance Company

CompWest Names Kristi Houston Vice President

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Zenith Insurance Company, Business, Insurance, Business administration, Business development, AF Group, University, Management

LANSING, Mich., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CompWest Insurance has announced the appointment of Kristi Houston as vice president of Business Development and Operations.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CompWest Insurance has announced the appointment of Kristi Houston as vice president of Business Development and Operations.
  • Houston has been a member of the CompWest team since 2009, having first joined the company as marketing manager.
  • Prior to joining CompWest, Houston held roles as Business Development manager with Zenith Insurance and account executive with Marsh McLennan Agency.
  • "Kristi is a highly creative leader and has established a strong affinity for her team," said Mike Valiante, senior vice president of Small Commercial Market for AF Group.

Paul Zamora Named Chief Underwriting Officer of ICW Group

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Insurance, Senior, SAN, Zenith Insurance Company, Risk management, Growth, Assistant

SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ICW Group Insurance Companies promotes Paul Zamora to Chief Underwriting Officer, charged with leading the company's property and casualty multi-line underwriting strategy and business expansion.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ICW Group Insurance Companies promotes Paul Zamora to Chief Underwriting Officer, charged with leading the company's property and casualty multi-line underwriting strategy and business expansion.
  • "This is an exciting time for ICW Group as we continue to grow our workers' compensation offering, build our commercial business, and fulfill our vision of becoming a top-tier multi-line carrier," said Zamora.
  • Zamora joined ICW Group nearly twenty years ago to oversee its workers' compensation underwriting business.
  • In his new role, Zamora will continue leading the workers' compensation underwriting and risk management teams serving thousands of businesses nationwide.

Founder and Creator of Shazam, Chris Barton, and Entrepreneur, Farmer, Vintner, Author Jose M. Hernandez, to Keynote UnitedAg 44th Annual Conference, "CONNECT”, April 9-11 in Napa, California

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Spa, Ambassador, Blue Shield, Mental health, Zenith Insurance Company, Health, Service, Golf

UnitedAg is a recognized health benefits leader for being the largest health plan to serve the agricultural community.

Key Points: 
  • UnitedAg is a recognized health benefits leader for being the largest health plan to serve the agricultural community.
  • This year, the conference will take place April 9-11, open to representatives of UnitedAg member organizations and nonmembers.
  • The conference sponsors include: Blue Shield of CA , SAIN Medical , Brent Eastman Insurance Services, Bolour / Carl Immigration Group , MDI Network, Interwest Insurance Services , and Zenith Insurance Company .
  • To accommodate in-person interviews, media interested in attending are asked to contact Maribel Ochoa at [email protected] or 714.615.5583.

AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Zenith National Insurance Group’s Members

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, AM Best, ALL, ERM, Credit, Fairfax Financial, Zenith Insurance Company, AM, News

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) of Zenith Insurance Company and ZNAT Insurance Company, which are members of Zenith National Insurance Group (Zenith National) and are domiciled in Woodland Hills, CA.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) of Zenith Insurance Company and ZNAT Insurance Company, which are members of Zenith National Insurance Group (Zenith National) and are domiciled in Woodland Hills, CA.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Northbridge Financial Corporation’s Members and Affirms Credit Ratings of Wentworth Insurance Company Limited

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, AM Best, ALL, ERM, Federated Insurance Company of Canada, Credit, Fairfax Financial, Zenith Insurance Company, FSR, FFH, AM, TSX, News, Risk management

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of the members of Northbridge Financial Corporation (Northbridge), which is composed of Federated Insurance Company of Canada, Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, Zenith Insurance Company and Verassure Insurance Company.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of the members of Northbridge Financial Corporation (Northbridge), which is composed of Federated Insurance Company of Canada, Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, Zenith Insurance Company and Verassure Insurance Company.
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Wentworth Insurance Company Limited (Wentworth) (Barbados).
  • Northbridge’s ratings benefit from the favorable financial flexibility and significant levels of cash and marketable securities held at the ultimate holding company level.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

FIRST 'FARM OF THE FUTURE' SUMMIT HELD IN SONOMA COUNTY

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition that climate impacts and marketplace dynamics are becoming more frequent and extreme for farmers, the Sonoma County Winegrowers invited experts from some of the country's most iconic and innovative companies to gather in Sonoma County last week for its inaugural Farm of the Future Summit. These leaders answered a call to action to collaborate with farmers in Sonoma County to ensure the future of agriculture. They convened to plan, identify challenges and discuss potential collaborations and pilot projects that will be tested throughout Sonoma County's certified sustainable vineyards. 

Key Points: 
  • These leaders answered a call to action to collaborate with farmers in Sonoma County to ensure the future of agriculture.
  • The summit, hosted by Sonoma Winegrowers and facilitated by a leading professor from the Wharton School of Business, provided ample proof that the county has become a global leader for sustainability and regenerative agriculture.
  • Sonoma County is now the first wine region to showcase this proof of concept in a living lab.
  • Partners and collaborators can leverage Sonoma County Winegrowers sustainability leadership and a network of climate stewards and forward-thinking change agents.

Jan Frank Joins the WCF Insurance Board of Directors

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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WCF Insurance announced the appointment of Jan Frank to the company’s board of directors for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WCF Insurance announced the appointment of Jan Frank to the company’s board of directors for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023.
  • Prior to that, Jan served as President and COO of Zenith Insurance, as well as CEO and President of the California State Compensation Insurance Fund.
  • “We are thrilled to have Jan Frank join our board of directors,” Matt Lyon, CEO and President of WCF Insurance, remarked.
  • WCF Insurance is an innovative commercial insurance provider with nationally offered products and services.

Draslovka Forms Advisory Board to Support Growth Plans, Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Governance

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Mining, Minerals, Environment, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, Trinity College, London School of Economics, Advisory board, University, Barrick Gold, Czech Republic, London, International Security Assistance Force, Senior advisor, Special, Rishihood University, International Association, Climate change, Secretary of State of Nevada, United States Marine Corps, Confederation of European Business, America West Airlines, Public sector, Suresh, Government, National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, Gold, Newmont, Zenith Insurance Company, Commerce, National Governors Association, Micro Tech Global Foundation, Auto, Economy, Randgold Resources, Management, Economics, Farmer

The creation of an Advisory Board will support the Company as it enters a new phase of global growth and deepens its product reach.

Key Points: 
  • The creation of an Advisory Board will support the Company as it enters a new phase of global growth and deepens its product reach.
  • Petr Pudil, Chairman of Draslovka’s Board of Directors, commented: “I am truly excited to welcome the distinguished members of our new Advisory Board to the Draslovka family.
  • The combined expertise of the Advisory Board will help us ensure we fully capitalise on the global opportunity that this market presents and achieve our purpose.”
    Kathy joins Draslovka as Chair of the Advisory Board.
  • He has significant Board experience with past seats, including Newmont Mining Company, America West Airlines and Zenith Insurance.

Distinguished Programs Adds Linda Picha and Beth Fulton to Sales Executive Roles

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the additions of Linda Picha and Beth Fulton as Regional Sales Executives. Picha will manage broker relationships in the mid-Northwest territory including Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota & Washington; while Fulton will be responsible for the South-Central states including Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the additions of Linda Picha and Beth Fulton as Regional Sales Executives.
  • "We're proud to have someone of Beth and Linda's caliber join our team," noted Kurt Meister , Senior Vice President of Business Development at Distinguished Programs.
  • Picha joins Distinguished with over 30 years' insurance experience, with her most recent position as Sales Manager and Producer at Risk Placement Services.
  • Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance program manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hotels, and Restaurant insurance .

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Members of Northbridge Financial Corporation

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of a (Excellent) of the members of Northbridge Financial Corporation (Northbridge), which include Federated Insurance Company of Canada (Manitoba, Canada), Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, Zenith Insurance Company and Verassure Insurance Company.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of a (Excellent) of the members of Northbridge Financial Corporation (Northbridge), which include Federated Insurance Company of Canada (Manitoba, Canada), Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, Zenith Insurance Company and Verassure Insurance Company.
  • Northbridge Financial Corporation is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) [TSX: FFH].
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .