A.M. Best Co. has assigned debt ratings of “a-” to the forthcoming senior unsecured notes of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac) (Columbus, GA) [NYSE: AFL]. The securities will be issued in two tranches: $400 million 2.65% senior unsecured notes due 2017 and $350 million 4.00% senior unsecured...
Minnesota Bank & Trust announces a new mortgage group that will provide a full suite of standard and niche residential mortgage products and services. Minnesota Bank & Trust Mortgage is led by a team of expert mortgage lenders with over 100 years’ combined experience in...
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm providing advice and solutions in risk, strategy and human capital, announced today that Dan Glaser, Group President and COO, will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference on Thursday, February...
What does 2012 hold in store for payments in the developing world? We believe there will be a renewed interest in domestic payments and remittances. While more attention is often given to international remittances by the payments industry, we present new data that shows a...
First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today released its First Data SpendTrend® analysis for the full month of January 2012 compared to January 2011. SpendTrend tracks same-store consumer spending by credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EBT cards and checks...
According to a new White Paper released today by NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association and PayItGreen®, nearly 30 to 40 percent of consumers who receive their financial statements and bills online also receive paper versions. The study, prepared by Javelin Strategy & Research, finds...
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Atradius Trade Credit Insurance, Inc. (ATCI) (Hunt Valley, MD) and its wholly owned and 100% reinsured subsidiary, Atradius...
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) announced today that Neill A. Currie, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference in New York on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Mr. Currie will deliver a presentation scheduled...
Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company® (NYSE:O), today announced operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Access to this document is available at www.realtyincome.com. All per share amounts presented in this press release are on a diluted per common...