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Markets/Coverages: Skyrisks, Quotech Link Up to Insure Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Skyrisks Ltd., the newly incorporated, London-based managing general agent, has linked with Quotech, the underwriter-led developer of integrated technology platforms for underwriters and brokers, to deliver insurance coverage for the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. AAM includes revolutionary aircraft such …

Demex Raises $5M to Bolster Its Stop-Loss Reinsurance Solutions for Secondary Perils

The Demex Group, the Washington, D.C.-based managing general agent (MGA) that offers stop-loss protection for secondary perils, announced it has raised $5 million from a syndicate of existing and new investors, led by Blue Bear Capital. Blue Bear Capital, a …

Markets/Coverages: Chubb Launches Vehicle Tracking System in UK to Stymie Car Theft

Chubb has launched a vehicle tracking system in the UK to help protect the insurer’s customers from car theft. With criminals now often targeting high-value vehicles – particularly “keyless” models – Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker and Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker …

Surplus Lines Premium Increases 16% to Nearly $36 Billion Through June

Surplus lines premium reached nearly $36 billion through the first six months of 2023, according to the 2023 Midyear Report of the U.S. Surplus Lines Service and Stamping Offices. Premium increased about 16% overall compared to results reported through the …

Markets/Coverages: Howden Offers Blended Policy for PI, Crime and Cyber Liability

Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the launch of a blended insurance product that brings together professional indemnity, crime and cyber liability into one policy and under one limit. It brings a different approach to insurance for financial institutions, offering …

Kemper Exits Preferred Home and Auto Business Immediately

As it reported a net loss in the second quarter of about $97 million, Kemper Corp. said Monday that it is exiting the preferred home and auto insurance market. Kemper said it will “actively reduce the business immediately,” and non-renew …

Markets/Coverages: NIP Expands GrowPro Program to Include Agricultural Property

NIP Group announced the nationwide expansion of its GrowPro insurance program. Originally designed to cater to hydroponic growers, greenhouse operators, nurseries, garden centers, and indoor vertical farm operations, GrowPro now includes coverage for agricultural property. The GrowPro program offers a …

Markets/Coverages: QBE North America, Converge Launch New Cyber Program

QBE North America and new managing general agency, Converge, teamed up to launch a cyber insurance program, which will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation. ConvergeElements …

Typhoon-Prone Philippines Seeks New Insurance After Lapse of Catastrophe Bond

The Philippines, recovering from damage wrought by Typhoon Doksuri, is seeking a new insurance plan as protection against future calamities after its catastrophe bond lapsed. “We no longer have a cat bond,” National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon said in reply …

Markets/Coverages: HUB International Launches Platform to Manage Insurance Needs of Franchisors, Fanchisees

HUB International Ltd. (HUB), the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced the launch of HUB Franchise Insurance Solutions, a digital platform to help franchisors and franchisees manage their insurance needs in one location. With HUB Franchisee Insurance Solutions, …