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FM Global retains strong, stable rating
For the seventh consecutive year, FM Global has received a “very strong” AA financial strength rating by Fitch Ratings and been given a “stable” rating outlook. more
Insurance company will pay restitution in Mass.
BOSTON – An auto-insurance company will pay close to $345,000 to consumers and $50,000 to the commonwealth as the result of an investigation alleging that policyholders with clean driving records were subject to improper “nonrenewal,” Attorney General Martha Coakley announced last week. more
10/1/12
Planning key to disaster survival
CNN’s Bonnie Schneider picked a good time to become a television meteorologist. Since she graduated from Boston University and got her first on-air job, the world has continued to get warmer and extreme weather events have become more common throughout the country. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12

Insurer partner in firm’s survival
In March 2010, a massive flood pounded the Darlington Fabrics manufacturing facility on the banks of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly. The facility is owned by The Moore Co., a family-run business is in its fourth generation. George C. Moore started his elastics company in 1909 in Worcester, Mass. The company has been guided by Moores ever since. more
By Victor Paul Alvarez
Contributing Writer | 10/1/12
Law increases consumer protections on storm claims
While storms such as 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and the April-May 2010 flooding are memories, albeit painful still for some, such climactic weather events are becoming more frequent. Because of the damage they can cause property, a new state law was designed to provide additional protection to homeowners who have hurricane insurance. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12

Americans without health insurance on the decline
The number of Americans without health insurance fell for the first time since 2007, as many younger than age 26 took advantage of a new law allowing them to stay on their parents’ plans. more
Bloomberg News | 9/17/12
Prescriptions offered for workplace wellness
“Healthier employees are happier employees,” said Dina Pescione, a benefits manager at Amica Mutual Insurance Co. And that happiness factor, she says, has a direct correlation with the positive manner in which customer service is delivered, a key focus of what Amica sees as its competitive edge in insurance. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 8/20/12
Employees crucial link in wellness planning
The road to a healthy workplace starts the first day of work at The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., when an in-house ergonomics professional helps new employees set up their workstations. more
By Robin Respaut
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
FM Global’s health efforts loud and clear
Eight-seven percent of FM Global’s employees said that health and wellness has become part of the company’s culture, according to the most recent employee health survey. “Our business is all about minimizing risk and preventing losses,” said Carole Williamson, manager of FM Global’s health-and-wellness programs, explaining why initiatives resonate with employees. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
Starkweather & Shepley lauded for energy work
Citing its efforts to implement the best risk-management and safety practices with their policyholders, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. has been recognized with Energi’s 2012 Top Producer award. “The award was presented to the top 5 percent of Energi’s producers across the country,” said Peter Plumb, a representative for the East Providence-based company. more
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