kingstone companies, inc. is the parent of kingstone insurance company, inc. (“kico”). founded in 1886, with its headquarters in kingston, new york, kico is a leading regional provider of insurance products for small and mid-sized businesses as well as for individuals. kico distributes its products exclusively through a network of select independent producers. kico was ranked #1 of the 81 insurers rated by the professional insurance agents association in its 2010 company performance survey. in addition, kingstone is the parent of payments, inc. a nys licensed insurance premium finance company kingstone companies, inc. trades under the symbol "kins"​ on the nasdaq stock exchange.