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Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Adds Missouri, Washington, Wisconsin for Home Coverage
July 17, 2020Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies has added Missouri, Washington and Wisconsin to the list of states where the insurer offers its homeowners insurance product. With the expansion to the three new states, the company offers personal lines products in 15 states. GUARD’s product targets dwellings valued over $75,000 and includes one- to four-family residences, renters and condo units (both owner-occupied…
Read MoreMany 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, 2020
Berkshire 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,…
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