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Want to Make More Money in the Insurance Business? Specialize.

Insurance producers who specialize in an industry or insurance product line make more money than those who don’t. Likewise, agencies that encourage their producers to specialize bring in more revenue than those agencies that are content with generalization. That’s according …

Trinity Underwriting Managers Launches New Inland Marine Program

Georgia-based program administrator Trinity Underwriting Managers, Inc. (TUMI) has expanded its commercial auto underwriting capabilities. TUMI recently established a relationship with an “A+” rated carrier in which it underwrites a wide array of inland marine coverages including, but not limited …

Philadelphia Launches Coverage for Fuel Dealers

Philadelphia Insurance Cos. (PHLY), a property/casualty and professional liability insurance company for niche markets, is now offering insurance coverage specifically designed to protect fuel dealers. Several types of businesses are eligible for coverage under PHLY’s product, which is specifically designed …

Appalachian Underwriters, Glencar Underwriting to Offer WC, GL, Auto

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by Glencar Underwriting Managers to offer a workers’ compensation, general liability and auto coverage program. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national managing general agency, and Glencar Underwriting Managers, Inc. is a managing general …

UK’s CFC Launches Excess Underwriting Capability

London-based CFC Underwriting has launched an excess underwriting capability. CFC is a specialist lines underwriting agency backed by 17 Lloyd’s syndicates. It has clients in over 50 countries around the world and specializes in “developing and distributing cutting edge insurance …