Latest New Markets Headlines
All the headlines from our New Markets Topic Page, ordered by recency.
DTRIC Insurance Launches Usage-Based Auto Insurance in Hawaii
Aug 3 2012 // DTRIC Insurance will begin offering Akamai Rater, Hawaii’s first program that aligns individual driver behavior with auto insurance rates. DTRIC’s Akamai Rater uses a small, in-vehicle telecommunications device...
Ironshore Launches Commercial Crime Coverage Through Pembroke Syndicate
Jul 26 2012 // Ironshore Inc. has launched a specialty commercial crime product to be offered by its Lloyd’s Pembroke Syndicate 4000, based in London. Offering coverage limits up to GBP 20 million, Ironshore’s commercial...
Lexington Announces Law, Ordinance Upgrade Coverage Enhancement
Jul 24 2012 // Lexington Insurance Company has introduced Law and Ordinance Upgrade, a new enhancement that is available to Lexington’s higher education, healthcare and commercial real estate property policyholders. In the event of...
Relocation Insurance Group Launches Full Value Protection Moving Coverage
Jul 24 2012 // Relocation Insurance Group (dba Moving Insurance LLC) has launched a new moving insurance product designed to assist interstate moving companies that were required to adopt expanded Full Value Protection regulations...
Astonish Launches New Website with Insurance Industry Marketing Tools
Jul 24 2012 // Warwick, RI, 07/24/12 – Astonish, a Digital Marketing Company catering to Local Insurance Agencies, Financial Services and Group Benefit firms, MGA’s, Aggregators and Carriers recently launched a new website...
Everest National Launches Non-Profit Social Service Industry Program
Jul 17 2012 // Everest National Insurance Co., a U.S. insurance subsidiary of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has launched anon-profit social service program with NIF Group, Inc. that will target a variety of social service providers. NIF is a...
Global Special Risks Launches Liability Package for Energy Consultants
Jul 17 2012 // Global Special Risks (GSR), part of RSG Underwriting Managers, LLC, has launched a new liability package policy for energy consultants working primarily in the complex offshore/onshore and “fracking”...
CEA Unveils Homeowners Choice Earthquake Coverage Product Line
Jul 3 2012 // As of July 1, 2012, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is offering its new Homeowners Choice product line. The new product will give residents greater control over their earthquake insurance premium and the ability...
K&K Adds Optional Sexual Abuse Coverage to Sports, Entertainment Programs
Jun 22 2012 // K&K Insurance Group, Inc. has added a new optional sexual abuse and molestation coverage (SAM) available for most e-commerce sport, leisure and entertainment risk purchasing programs (RPG) including: Amateur sports...
Berkley Life Sciences Launches Coverage for Drug & Medical Device Shortages
Jun 19 2012 // Berkley Life Sciences, LLC, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corp., has released a new insurance created to address attempts to hold pharmaceutical and medical device companies liable because their drugs, devices or other...
Philadelphia Insurance Launches Commercial Flood Protection
Jun 14 2012 // Philadelphia Insurance Cos. has introduced a new commercial primary flood insurance product designed to be an alternative to businesses enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). There are a vast number of...
HDI-Gerling to Enter UK Auto Fleet Market
Jun 12 2012 // Industrial Insurance Company HDI-Gerling has announced it is expanding its product range in the UK to include Motor [Auto] fleet coverage. The company said it has appointed John Shepherd to the position of Director of...
Colony Specialty Launches Environmental Auto Product
Jun 11 2012 // Colony Specialty, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., is now offering business auto coverage in conjunction with its general liability and pollution coverages through their environmental division. The...
XL Group Announces Promotion for Marine Business in Northeast
Jun 6 2012 // XL Group plc has promoted James Thielebeule to regional vice president and manager for the Northeast region of its marine business. In his new position, Thielebeule will manage growth strategy, producer management, and...
AIG’s Chartis Launches Hospitality and Leisure Industry Practice Group
Jun 5 2012 // AIG’s property/casualty division Chartis announced the launch of its hospitality and leisure industry practice group, which will provide specialized insurance and risk management products for the hotel, amusement,...
Rockhill Launches E&S Primary General Liability Underwriting Unit
Jun 4 2012 // Rockhill Insurance Group has expanded its product offerings to include primary general liability. The new underwriting unit will be led by Bob Stone, who will be based in Dallas, Texas. Stone will focus on building a...
GMI Launches Program for Non-franchised, Used Auto Dealerships
May 29 2012 // GMI Insurance, a managing general agent for transportation insurance nationwide, has launched a new program for non-franchised, used auto dealerships. GMI is the exclusive nationwide underwriting manager for this program,...
Frank Crystal & Co. Launches Marine Insurance Practice
May 23 2012 // Frank Crystal & Co., an independent insurance brokerage firm, has formed an exclusive cooperation with P.L. Ferrari & Co. to launch a new U.S.-based marine insurance practice. A European-based insurance broker...
Willis Launches Insurance Program for Equipment Rental Industry
May 23 2012 // Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc., a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has introduced a customized insurance product for rental yards and the equipment rental industry. Rent-itGuard will meet the insurance and risk...
Aqua Underwriting Enters UK Commercial Market with High Net Worth Products
May 16 2012 // UK-based Aqua Underwriting announced the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products exclusively for brokers, building on its success with high net worth (HNW) products in the personal lines market. Aqua said...
