The world's oldest mutual life insurance company isn't aging well. The Equitable Life Assurance Society, founded in 1762, provided life insurance, annuities, pensions, and permanent health insurance to some 650,000 customers in the UK, Germany, and Ireland, until it ceased writing new business in 2000 after a House of Lords ruling that it underpaid some 90,000 guaranteed-annuity policyholders. After losing its court battle, it sought a buyer. Mortgage bank Halifax plc bought much of the troubled company and formed Halifax Equitable (part of Lloyds Banking Group, formerly HBOS plc). Equitable Life has given up hopes of a buyer and intends to just let its business continue until there are no more policy holders.

Answer Financial offers shoppers the opportunity to compare quotes and purchase auto or home insurance policies from top companies through its award-winning Web site or through its sales center staffed by licensed insurance professionals. Answer Financial is one of the largest online personal insurance agencies in the U.S., with over 324,000 policies in force as of July 2010 Insurance shoppers in all 50 states can compare insurance quotes from up to 15 top-rated companies Products offered through Answer Financial include: auto insurance, homeowners/renters/condo insurance, RV insurance, & personal watercraft insurance

In 1993, a joint venture was created with South Staffordshire Water in response to a perceived gap in the home emergency market. Home insurers did not offer customers a complete home emergency solution. With this in mind, the HomeServe vision - to offer customers home emergency related insurance products, and give them peace of mind - was born. From selling the first plumbing and drains policy in 1994, the business has transformed into a successful, fast moving FTSE 250 company, with over 9 million emergency insurance policies sold across the UK, France, Spain and the US. Partnerships have been formed with utility, energy and insurance companies.

Since 1911, They’ve had Hawaii covered. As the oldest and largest property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Hawaii, we understand the unique insurance needs of our community. We’ve helped island residents and businesses alike with their insurance needs for nearly a century There commitment to the Hawaii community is unwavering. Equally important, however, is our commitment to the highest levels of customer service. It’s just one of many reasons that our customers give us such high marks, and why First Insurance enjoys an “A” rating from A.M. Best.

American Family Mutual Insurance and its subsidiaries specialize in property/casualty insurance, but also offer life and health coverage, as well as investment and retirement-planning products. The company operates in about 20 states, primarily in the midwestern and western US. It is among the largest US mutual companies that concentrate on auto insurance (State Farm is the biggest). American Family Mutual also provides coverage for homeowners and farmers, as well as restaurants, contractors, and other businesses.

This company wants to help all businesses rest Amerisured. Amerisure provides a range of commercial property & casualty products with a special focus on the manufacturing and contracting industries. Coverage includes general and employee benefits liability, workers compensation, property, auto, inland marine, and equipment insurance. Amerisure has expanded to provide coverage to the healthcare industry, including long-term care facilities and hospitals. The company operates out of 10 offices around the US. It uses a network of independent agents and brokers to distribute its products. Amerisure was founded as Michigan Workmen's Compensation Mutual Insurance in 1912.

European insurance firm Helvetia Holding primarily operates through Swiss life and property/casualty subsidiaries Helvetia Leben and Helvetia Versicherungen. Its associated companies serve more than 2 million private customers and thousands of small or medium-sized businesses. As a top insurer in Switzerland, Helvetia Holding provides life, pension, auto, liability, and accident insurance policies, as well as reinsurance coverage and risk management services. Geographically, the company's core market consists of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, but it has expanded through acquisitions into other countries including France, Italy, and Spain. The Patria Cooperative owns 30% of Helvetia Holding.

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (EIG) provides insurance coverage to more than 16,000 primarily Anglican churches and cathedrals, some 3,500 charities, and 6,000 educational institutions (it insures more than 60% of the UK's private schools, including Eton). It also insures nursing homes, child care facilities, and historical sites, and it offers commercial lines. In addition, EIG offers financial services for Anglican clergy and church members, such as pensions, investment savings accounts, mortgages, and home, auto, and wedding insurance. EIG operates mainly in the UK, but also in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Founded in 1887, the company is owned by a charity, Allchurches Trust Limited.

If you are one of the 15 million customers who do business with independent agents because of the counsel and choice they provide, you need to know about Deerbrook Insurance Company. Deerbrook is totally dedicated to customers who prefer an independent insurance advisor to help with insurance needs. At Deerbrook, we have the background and experience to help meet your auto insurance needs. Deerbrook has been built upon the cornerstones of reliable protection and superior service. This is how we build strong relationships that provide you with quality coverage and peace of mind.

CastlePoint is a new entity with a Bermuda-based property and casualty reinsurer and U.S. specialty insurer offering customized solutions to clients who share CastlePoint’s perspective on capital deployment, risk management and business growth. CastlePoint enters the market with financial strength, a clean balance sheet and an experienced leadership team.

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