February 20, 2020
byProAssurance Corp. and NORCAL Group announced today the signing of a definitive agreement under which NORCAL would become a part of ProAssurance in a $450 million transaction following the demutualization of NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company (NORCAL Mutual), NORCAL's ultimate controlling party. The demutualization and the acquisition agreement are mutually contingent,… Continue reading...
December 10, 2019
byA.M. Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” of the members of NORCAL Group (NORCAL). (See below for a detailed listing of the companies.) The under review status follows NORCAL’s third-quarter 2019 results, which… Continue reading...
April 9, 2019
byA.M. Best affirmed a rating of “A” (Excellent) for NORCAL Group, and the ratings outlook continues to be “stable.” (NORCAL Group includes NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliated insurance companies.) According to Best, the rating reflects NORCAL Group’s solid balance sheet, including its strong level of capitalization, improvements in… Continue reading...
March 5, 2019
byNORCAL Group is now offering new coverage options to the healthcare providers of Vermont and New Hampshire. “We are excited to extend our coverage to the medical communities in Vermont and New Hampshire,” said Michael Roque, Vice President of Business Development for NORCAL Group. “Our policy has been crafted to… Continue reading...
February 7, 2019
byThe NORCAL Group Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare in local communities, announced its largest group of grant recipients to date. Nine organizations have been awarded funding for initiatives and programs focused on patient care, patient safety and physician wellness: • Anchorage Project Access (Anchorage, AK) • Beacon Clinic for Health… Continue reading...
September 5, 2018
byThe NORCAL Group Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides funding and support for healthcare initiatives focused on patient care, patient safety and physician wellness, is now accepting grant applications for qualifying programs through Oct. 15. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided grants and support for 13 worthy… Continue reading...
July 23, 2018
byThe NORCAL Group Foundation, dedicated to improving healthcare in local communities, is pleased to announce its Spring 2018 grant recipients. Six organizations have been awarded funding for initiatives and programs focused on patient care, patient safety and physician wellness: • Asian Health Services of Oakland, CA • Indian Doctor’s Club… Continue reading...
July 5, 2018
byNORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. won the coveted SAMMY Award for “best overall work” at the 60th annual Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) Showcase Awards on June 26. The award honored NORCAL’s Employee Appreciation campaign, which thanked employees for their hard work throughout 2017. The SAMMY Award, selected by conference… Continue reading...
June 25, 2018
byEarlier this month, Mutual Insurance Co. of Arizona (MICA) announced the appointment of Timothy (Tim) J. Friers as its new underwriting vice president. Friers will join MICA as vice president on July 9, 2018, and will become underwriting vice president upon the retirement of Mary K. Hedin. Hedin will retire… Continue reading...
June 1, 2018
byThe NORCAL Mutual Board of Directors held the Annual Meeting of Members on Thursday, May 31, in San Francisco. During the Annual Meeting, policyholder members re-elected Alice H. Gannon and M. Diane Koken to serve a three-year term until the Annual Meeting of Members to be held in 2021. The… Continue reading...