The Meaning Behind Dog Days of Summer Has Nothing to Do With Summer at All. Or dogs, for that matter. As advocates of country living, the dog days of summer are something we're all too familiar with.
If you are referring to the Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, it seems to be owned by ING.
1983 - Esmark, Inc. acquires Norton Simon in a $1 billion purchase; Avis is part of the deal. 1984 - Beatrice buys Esmark for $2.5 billion, with Avis included again. Rapid Return is introduced - the car rental industry's first automated self-service check-in service.