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Many downtown W-B employees continue working remotely
June 19, 2020Working from home is still strongly encouraged under Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan and that’s what many office workers in downtown Wilkes-Barre will continue to do after Luzerne County enters the green phase Friday. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD insurance Companies’ employees also continue to work remotely, except for a few essential staff, said spokeswoman Elizabeth Hartman. “We have found that our…
Read moreAM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies’ Members
March 27, 2020AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” of WestGUARD Insurance Company, AmGUARD Insurance Company, EastGUARD Insurance Company, NorGUARD Insurance Company and AZGUARD Insurance Company (Omaha, NE), which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement. These companies are members of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (GUARD) and domiciled in Wilkes-Barre,…
Read moreWarren Buffet Recognizes Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, Wilkes-Barre, and Sy Foguel
February 24, 2020Warren Buffett complimented GUARD and our city of Wilkes-Barre, and singled out our CEO and President, Sy Foguel, as a Berkshire Hathaway star! Buffett released his shareholder letter of the year recently and discussed Berkshire Hathaway’s results of 2019. Foguel, head of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, was recognized for growing premium by 379% since 2012 to $1.9 billion. Read the full…
Read moreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Package Coverage in Michigan
February 6, 2020Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently announced it added Michigan to the list of states where the insurer offers its Commercial Package Policy. The product includes Commercial Property featuring limits up to $120 million per location with an enhanced causes of loss form, including built-in equipment breakdown and inland marine coverages as well as crime coverage; General Liability with base limits of $1 million to $6 million, with…
Read moreSmart Choice Puts Carrier Spotlight on Berkshire Hathaway GUARD
January 3, 2020Smart Choice Magazine recently published its 25th Anniversary issue. As part of this special issue celebrating 25 years of agency and carrier partnerships, Smart Choice highlighted Berkshire Hathaway GUARD in its Carrier Spotlight. The Carrier Spotlight gave us an opportunity to talk about our favorite aspects of working with Smart Choice, the unique products we offer Smart Choice agency partners,…
Read moreBH GUARD Named One of NEPA’s Best Places to Work 2019
December 15, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies was recently recognized as a silver award winner in the Times Leader's NEPA Best Places to Work 2019 supplement. We are honored to receive this award and proud to contribute to the future of the Wyoming Valley. Read more at the Times Leader.
Read moreAI and IoT in Commercial Insurance: An Interview with Sy Foguel
October 27, 2019By David Schapiro Sy Foguel, CEO and President of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies discusses AI and IoT in Commercial Insurance with David Schapiro, co-founder of Planck – a provider of AI based data analytics for commercial insurance. Interviewer’s note: I have known Sy for many years, but this was the first time we exclusively discussed his thoughts on cutting edge technology relevant for the insurance…
Read moreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Package Coverage in New Jersey
September 12, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added their Commercial Package product in New Jersey. This offering includes: Commercial Property with limits up to $120 million per location with an enhanced causes of loss form which includes built-in equipment breakdown and inland marine coverages as well as crime coverage; General Liability with base limits of $1 million to $6 million with even higher limits considered; Employment-Related Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI);…
Read moreControlling Workers’ Comp Costs: Tips for Your Commercial Clients
September 3, 2019Business owners large and small understand that controlling expenses is an important part of their success, and insurance premiums are part of that equation. Since workers’ compensation is a “must-have” for most employers (meaning, it’s required by law), what steps can be taken to control these insurance costs? First, What Not to Do!Don’t let your clients sacrifice quality coverage for…
Read moreThese homegrown companies are helping fuel economic growth in NEPA
August 26, 2019“Led locally by the exceptional executive team of Sy Foguel, Carl Witkowski, and Eitan Ajchenbaum, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD’s decision to purchase the Wilkes-Barre Center Building on Public Square two years ago signaled the beginning of one of the most significant economic development expansions in the history of the city.” Read the full opinion piece by State Senator John Yudichak in…
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