Latest New Markets Headlines
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Lloyd’s Market Association Launches Claims Development Training Tool
Feb 20 2018 // The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has launched the Claims Development Pathway, an interactive training and development tool that will provide support to claims professionals in the Lloyd’s market, at every...
ArgoGlobal Launches Lloyd’s Market Motor Treaty Consortium, Supported by Barbican
Feb 12 2018 // ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, announced the launch of the first Lloyd’s market consortium for motor treaty business. The consortium, led by ArgoGlobal and supported by Barbican...
BTIS Announces Availability of Workers’ Comp on Appulate Platform
Feb 12 2018 // Rocklin, CA, February 12, 2018- Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services, Inc. (BTIS) is pleased to announce the ability to submit Workers’ Comp risks through the Appulate platform. “We’re...
Validus Specialty Launches Standalone Cyber Insurance Product
Feb 8 2018 // The Cyber and Technology insurance group of Validus Specialty Underwriting Services, Inc. have expanded its offering with a standalone cyber insurance product focused on privacy and network protection coverage. The product...
London Market Single Claims Agreement Launched to Improve Claims Handling
Feb 1 2018 // The London market has launched a simplified system for claims handling in an effort to improve client service and streamline claims agreement across the London market. The Single Claims Agreement is designed “to...
Risk Theory Launches Auto Service, Repair Garage Program
Jan 31 2018 // Risk Theory, LLC, underwriter for a nationwide dealer open lot program for independent agents, has launched a new garage package program for franchised and non-franchised auto service and repair operators. The Risk Theory...
Ryan Specialty Group Launches Latin America MGA, Capital Bay Underwriting
Jan 29 2018 // Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has launched a Latin American-focused managing general underwriter, Capital Bay Underwriting, based in Miami. Capital Bay’s central emphasis is financial lines re/insurance products for...
Hartford Steam Boiler Launches HSB Cyber Suite for Mid-Sized Businesses
Jan 26 2018 // Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB), part of Munich Re, has introduced HSB Cyber Suite, a comprehensive cyber insurance coverage designed for small to mid-sized businesses and other...
Google Parent Alphabet Enters Cyber Security Market with Chronicle
Jan 25 2018 // Alphabet Inc. launched a new business unit on Wednesday that will sell cyber security software to Fortune 500 companies, the latest move by the parent of Google to become a big player in corporate computing. The new unit,...
Professional Liability Insurance Brokerage, Gemini Risk, Launched in Michigan
Jan 23 2018 // Experienced lawyers and insurance professionals David Kramer and Theodore Nittis have launched Gemini Risk Partners as an independent professional liability insurance brokerage in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm will...
Ascent Launches Allied Health Professional Liability Product
Jan 17 2018 // Ascent Underwriting, a niche-product managing general agent, has launched a professional liability product for allied health practitioners and facilities in the U.S. Ascent’s new Allied Health product includes a...
Appalachian Underwriters Launches Monoline Sewer Back-Up, Pump Overflow Coverage
Jan 8 2018 // Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., an insurance wholesale outlet, has developed a monoline sewer back-up and sump pump overflow product, exclusive to appointed agents. Offered through AUI Brokerage and available in all 50...
XL Catlin Launches Coverage for Marine Contractors
Jan 2 2018 // XL Catlin’s North America has launched a new product from its marine insurance business specifically designed for marine contractors in the U.S. The new XL Catlin’s marine contractor insurance includes...
Pioneer Taps McAbee to Launch Ocean Marine Division in Washington
Jan 2 2018 // Pioneer Underwriters has added Zach McAbee as head of ocean marine. McAbee is based in Seattle, Wash. and reports to Gene Hinman, chief executive officer of Pioneer’s U.S. operation. The new division under McAbee...
DUAL Commercial Launches New CyberTech Defense Product
Dec 19 2017 // DUAL Commercial, LLC has introduced a new technology-cyber-media program – CyberTech Defense – that provides cyber coverage in conjunction with DUAL Commercial’s other programs, as well as on a...
Allied World Launches Professional Liability Policy for Healthcare Consultants
Dec 13 2017 // Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings has launched a professional liability policy, offering coverage specifically designed to address the risks of health care consultants and companies that provide consulting services to...
Arbella Launches Cyber Coverage for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
Dec 5 2017 // The Arbella Insurance Group, has launched CyberPro Data Breach and Third Party Cyber coverage designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. The new CyberPro offers an end-to-end cyber security, including...
Hiscox Launches Coverage Suite for Financial Services Firms
Nov 21 2017 // Hiscox has launched a new suite of professional and management liability coverages for financial services firms across the U.S. The new platform, Hiscox FS, is an expansion of Hiscox’s current offering to financial...
Barbican Insurance Launches U.S. Specialty Property MGA Targeting Southeast, Gulf Coasts
Nov 17 2017 // Barbican Insurance Group has launched Barbican Specialty US, a new managing general agency (MGA) providing wholesale excess and surplus (E&S) property insurance for small-to-medium-sized commercial operations along the...
BHSI Launches Network Security & Privacy Liability Insurance in Canada
Nov 16 2017 // Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has unveiled its Professional First Network Security & Privacy Liability Policy in Canada. The product combines cyber liability and breach response coverage with risk...
