Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation is joining
the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) in a large, statewide
initiative to promote awareness and safety of motorcycle riders.
As part of the Commonwealth's Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period designated
for March 25 - April 28, 2007, the MMA has created an aggressive campaign
to raise awareness of motorcycle safety issues prior to the onset of warmer
weather, when motorcyclists typically take to the state's roads in much
larger numbers.
The highlight of the safety campaign is the installation of over 500 large
signs in more than 150 cities and towns that encourage drivers to "Check
Twice" for motorcyclists, and to learn additional safety tips at Plymouth
Rock's website, www.plymouthrock.com. Plymouth Rock has donated $15,000 to
fund the construction of these signs and aid in the safety program.
"Plymouth Rock is very pleased to support this initiative," said Tim Quinn,
Marketing...
Independent agents representing Plymouth Rock
Assurance Corp. in Connecticut can now use a new online pricing tool to
provide a real-time auto insurance quote for customers.
AMS SETWrite, developed by AMS Services of Bothell, Washington, is now
directly integrated with Plymouth Rock's online Agent Web portal for easy
agent use. AMS SETWrite not only provides accurate real-time rating
capability but lets agents upload quotes to Plymouth Rock's Web portal to
issue policies quickly and easily, a single-step process that will reduce
agency costs and increase efficiency.
"Independent agents are essential to our business, so we're always seeking
innovative ways to support their continued success," said Plymouth Rock COO
Thomas Cranley. "By adding these powerful, comparative pricing tools,
we're helping local agents to save time, save money for their customers and
deliver the True Service(SM) that has made Plymouth Rock an industry
leader."
RHJ International (EURONEXT: RHJI)
announced today that Asahi Tec Corporation ("Asahi Tec"), one of its
Japanese consolidated businesses involved in the automotive
components industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire
US-based Metaldyne, a leading global supplier of aluminum and ductile
castings for the automotive industry. The total transaction
consideration, including the refinancing of Metaldyne's existing
interest-bearing debt, is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement the transaction will be effected
through a cash-out merger in which Metaldyne will become a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Asahi Tec. Metaldyne's common stock
holders will receive at least $2.18 for each share of Metaldyne's
common stock (total of $ 117 million). Metaldyne's largest common
stockholders and certain of its preferred stockholders have agreed to
reinvest their merger proceeds in equity of Asa...
Boston-based auto insurer Plymouth Rock today
announced the introduction of a new service for customers whose vehicles
are unable to be driven after an accident. Known as "Tow And Go(SM)", the
new service provides accident-related towing assistance -- at no additional
charge -- to Massachusetts Plymouth Rock customers who have selected full
collision coverage.
"Tow And Go actively builds on our True Service(SM) message by delivering
access to easy-to-use collision towing, along with our innovative
Crashbusters® and Door to Door Valet Claim Service(SM), with just one
phone call," said Frank Arment, Vice President of Claims. "We're proud of
our history of innovation in providing fast, easy claim settlement tools.
By simply dialing our toll-free claim number, customers with full collision
coverage can now have a covered damaged vehicle towed, arrange for delivery
of a rental car and speak to a claims representative, all at one time."
The Board of Directors of AmeriChip
International Inc.
(OTCBB: ACHI) announced that it has received its first two purchase orders
from General Motors for machining production parts on a large volume
transmission component utilizing the Company's Laser Assisted Chip Control
technology.
"The receipt of these first two purchase orders is the culmination of the
hard work and dedication of the AmeriChip engineering and sales team,"
stated Rick Rossmann, President, AmeriChip Automotive, Inc.
"We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to implement our LACC
technology for one of America's major automakers and establishing
AmeriChip's competitive advantage in addressing chip control problems in
the auto industry.
"The receipt of these purchase orders validates that GM is of the opinion
that the LACC technology is a means of assisting them in establishing thei...
In a move designed to promote cost-savings for
auto insurance consumers, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced
today that Connecticut state regulatory officials have approved its new
auto product, which will be implemented in mid-summer.
Plymouth Rock's innovative new rate-setting model incorporates the use of
an advanced, sophisticated underwriting model that will provide competitive
rates for a broad customer base. The program is expected to result in
lower rates for many Plymouth Rock customers, as well as a more competitive
rate structure overall. The move is also expected to assure Connecticut
drivers that insurers and regulators are working together to improve
standards for rate-setting precision and fairness.
"We're excited about our ability to meet the unique needs of Connecticut
drivers with this innovative, new auto insurance product," noted Plymouth
Rock's COO, Thom Cranley. "The winning combination of our new rating
system, our agency technology, and the o...
