Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is an industry-financed insurance plan that protects clients of most broker-dealers registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). SIPC insures customers' securities (up to $500,000 per account) against losses due to the financial failure of brokerage firms. Losses caused by fluctuations in market value are not protected. The not-for-profit membership corporation was mandated by the Securities Investor Protection Act and has more than 6,000 members. Its board is appointed by the US president, the treasury secretary, and the Federal Reserve Board. Assessments from members and investments in government securities provide money for the SIPC Fund.

Liberty Northwest Insurance is a regional multiline insurer operating in five northwestern states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its main business is providing workers' compensation insurance to area businesses, and it is the leading private workers' compensation insurer in some of its markets, including Oregon and Montana. However, Liberty Northwest also provides other kinds of commercial and personal coverage, including car, homeowners, business owners, and agribusiness insurance. A subsidiary of Boston-based insurance giant Liberty Mutual, the company is part of its parent's Agency Markets segment, a unit comprising Liberty Mutual's regional insurance carriers.

OM Financial Life Insurance is the flagship insurer in the Old Mutual Financial Network (OMFN), which makes up the US life insurance and annuity operations of London-based Old Mutual. Formerly known as Fidelity and Guaranty Life Insurance, the company sells life insurance through a group of master general agents with operations in 49 states and Washington, DC. In the Empire State, though, the company's products are offered through subsidiary OM Financial Life Insurance Company of New York. Its Old Mutual Financial Network Securities subsidiary provides variable annuity products.

The mutual insurance company, commonly referred to as Groupama Insurances, offers its members a cooperative sort of structure, which provides ownership benefits, along with the usual insurance products. It offers auto, homeowners, and health care coverage to individuals, as well as commercial property/casualty insurance to small businesses. The leading UK insurer, Groupama Insurances has seven offices throughout the country and sells its wares through brokers and affinity groups. The company is a subsidiary of French financial services group Groupama SA, which was founded in 1840 and has subsidiaries throughout Europe.

Equity Title believes in equal insurance for all its customers. The company is an independent title agency providing title insurance and escrow services. It is the Southern California unit of Title Resource Group, the title, settlement, and vendor management firm that is part of Reology Corporation. The company performs title searches and examinations, conducts the closing of real estate transactions, and disburses funds. Equity Title was founded in 1979 and has offices in Los Angeles (Glendale), San Diego, Santa Ana, and Rancho Mirage, California. Statewide and national affiliates allow the company to extend its reach. First American and Stewart Title Company provide Equity Title's underwriting services.

MEEMIC Insurance Company provides personal auto, homeowners, boat, and umbrella coverages to teachers and other educational employees in the state of Michigan.In 1950, seven teachers formed MEEMIC based on their belief that they could provide an invaluable service to their fellow educators by offering high-quality, affordable insurance protection. Nearly 60 years later, MEEMIC remains a Michigan-based company that proudly reflects our roots in the educational community, and a commitment to offering the finest possible protection, products and service at affordable rates.

Established in 1902 to insure doctors and dentists, Physicians Mutual now provides general and supplemental health insurance products such as cancer, dental, long-term care, and Medicare supplements to members nationwide. It offers packaged insurance products for consumers and small business employees. The company's Physicians Life Insurance subsidiary provides individual life insurance and annuity products. Physicians Mutual has a nationwide agency distribution and is boosting its online and direct marketing efforts. Although the name seems narrow, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company offers insurance to a wide range of customers.

Grenville Mutual Insurance Company offers commercial, automotive, and homeowners insurance as well as agri-business insurance (such as for dairy and beef operations) to customers in Eastern Ontario. Property coverage generates more than 50% of revenues at the company, followed by auto insurance (25%). Established in 1892, Grenville Mutual Insurance Company has been doing what it does for more than 100 years. It is run on a not-for-profit basis and 100% owned by policyholders.

Markel Insurance Company receives high marks for financial stability and claims paying ability from insurance industry analysts. Our "A Excellent" rating by A.M. Best Company was reaffirmed in June 2009.A.M. Best cited Markel's "well-established market position, sustained operating profitability, solid risk-adjusted capitalization, excellent operating cash flow, adequate liquidity, and financial flexibility" in the rating affirmation.

Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk and insurance and multi-manager investment solutions internationally. The primary operations are based in South Africa and the United Kingdom. A significant network of subsidiaries and partners ensures we provide an outstanding level of service to our customers internationally. Alexander Forbes’ customers include small, medium and large organisations, specialist groups and individuals. We focus on our customers to deliver an efficient and innovative service by empowered people wherever we operate.

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