Pioneer Underwriters News

Lloyd’s Underwriter Pioneer Special Risk Expands to New York

Pioneer Underwriters announced that its Pioneer Special Risk (PSR), led by President Gary Dubois, has commenced underwriting via its New York based division. The bulletin explained that “Pioneer Special Risk has been approved as a Coverholder at Lloyd’s for certain …

Pioneer Special Risk Commences Underwriting via New York Office

Pioneer Underwriters, a London-based underwriting group within Minova Insurance Holdings Ltd., announced that its New York-based division Pioneer Special Risk (PSR) has commenced underwriting. PSR was launched in October 2014 and is led by Gary Dubois, division president. PSR has …

Pioneer Underwriters Launches Pioneer Special Risk of N.Y.

Pioneer Underwriters has launched a new division called Pioneer Special Risk of New York and hired Gary Dubois as division president. Based in New York, Dubois is joined by Steve Sitterly, chief operating officer, and Scott Misson and Brian Hickey, …

Minova Insurance Launched with Capital Z Partners’ Investment

Minova Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced its official launch, as well as the completion of the previously announced investment by Capital Z Partners, raising $50.7 million. Minova Insurance replaces BMS Associates as the name of the group holding company. “Minova Insurance …

Pioneer Underwriters Launches Sub-Syndicate 1980 with Liberty’s 4472

Pioneer Underwriters announced the launch of their Lloyd’s Sub Syndicate 1980 in conjunction with Liberty Syndicate 4472. Syndicate 1980 began writing business on the first of January 2014, and will have a capacity of £70 million [$115 million] in its …