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Community Projects are Crucial Contribution
June 21, 2019For 37 years, Leadership Wilkes-Barre has offered local business professionals the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while working together to strengthen their communities. According to Sy Foguel, CEO and President of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, “Berkshire Hathaway GUARD was founded and maintains a majority presence in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Our annual partnership with Leadership Wilkes-Barre has afforded many of…
Read moreFactors Affecting Workers Compensation Insurance Efficiency and Cost
May 31, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD's Allan Kerin, Chief Actuary and Executive Vice President, wrote an article entitled "Workers Compensation Pricing Perspectives: Factors Affecting Workers Compensation Insurance Efficiency and Cost" for the May 31, 2019 edition of The Standard. The Standard is one of the most respected publications in the insurance industry and, in the article, Kerin shares his expertise on Workers Compensation pricing and the…
Read moreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Partners with Wyoming Valley Art League to Support Local Artists
April 25, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently partnered with the Wyoming Valley Art League to purchase 38 works of art from local artists. The organization is noteworthy for promoting fellowship among artists, sponsoring regular art exhibits, and hosting a celebration of art at their "Sunday at the Circle" events. According to Sy Foguel, CEO and President of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, "With…
Read moreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Package Coverage in Pennsylvania
April 2, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added a Commercial Package product in Pennsylvania. This new 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…
Read moreLeadership Wilkes-Barre projects benefit community
March 24, 2019Leadership Wilkes-Barre is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the area, as class members are tasked with working in teams to develop influential civic projects. Among this year’s projects is Dressed to the 9s which will help organize and remodel Dress for Success Luzerne County, an organization that provides women with attire to help them secure employment. According…
Read moreA.M. Best Affirms Ratings of GUARD Members
March 21, 2019AM 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 and NorGUARD Insurance Company, which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement. These companies are members of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies (GUARD) and domiciled in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The outlook of these Credit…
Read moreThe secret behind Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies’ growth
March 21, 2019Insurers searching for the best tried-and-tested methods to scale their business need look no further than Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, a fast-growing trailblazer in the US insurance market. Since its founding in 1983, GUARD companies have gone from strength to strength and today…the business stands as a prominent subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway…. In fact, in 2017, the group issued…
Read moreGUARD Partners With Planck to Create Full Digital Underwriting for Their Commercial Lines
March 7, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies announced today a new partnership with Planck, an artificial intelligence (AI) driven data platform for commercial insurance. This partnership will allow GUARD to expedite its digital underwriting initiatives for its small and medium business segment. As part of GUARD's ongoing efforts to enhance its strong relationships with agents and provide the best fit for its customers'…
Read moreTriple+ and GUARD Partner on Smart Water Leak Prevention Pilot Project
February 28, 2019Triple+, a leader in IoT technology solutions for water leak damage prevention, has announced a pilot project with Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. Water damage is the second most common insurance property claim in the US after hail and wind damage, and billions of dollars are spent in claims and repairing damages annually. GUARD aims to reduce these costs for customers…
Read moreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Adding Commercial Package Coverage
February 26, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is adding a Commercial Package product that will include coverages for Property, General Liability, Umbrella, and Employment-Related Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). According to GUARD CEO Sy Foguel, "An early April Pennsylvania launch is anticipated with other states to follow. Our goal is to become a 'One Stop Shop' for our agents and their insureds, so…
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