DERIDDER, La., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMERISAFE, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AMSF), a specialty writer of high hazard workers'
compensation insurance, has been named to the 2010 Ward's 50 list
of top performing property-casualty insurance companies. This
represents the second consecutive year that AMERISAFE has been
named to the list. More than 3,000 property-casualty
insurance companies domiciled in the
United States were included in this year's analysis.
The Ward Group looks for companies that outperform the industry
in these areas: financial stability, revenue growth,
capital/surplus position, underwriting results, and financial
returns. The Ward's 50 property-casualty group of companies
was 5.1 points higher for the five-year return on average equity
compared to the industry average and produced a combined ratio that
was 7.3 points lower.
About AMERISAFE
AMERISAFE, Inc. is a specialty provider of workers' compensation
insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in
hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, and
agriculture. AMERISAFE actively markets workers' compensation
insurance in 30 states and the District
of Columbia. The Company's financial strength rating
is "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best.
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Contacts:
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Janelle Frost, EVP &
CFO
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AMERISAFE, Inc.
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337-463-9052
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Ken Dennard, Managing
Partner
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Karen Roan, Sr. VP
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DRG&E /
713-529-6600
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SOURCE AMERISAFE, Inc.