Latest Excess Surplus Headlines

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Personal Lines in Surplus Lines

Sep 4 2023 // The continuing trend of more personal lines business making its way into the E&S market is surprising, says John Jennings, CEO and one of the founding members of Jencap Group.“I think that is probably the biggest...

Hard Market Pressure: Surplus Lines Lifting Heavy Load in Turbulent Times

Sep 4 2023 // As the longest hard market in memory refuses to fade, standard property/casualty carriers are not only continuing to raise prices but also reimagining their books by shedding risks they no longer want.It’s affecting...

People Moves: Hamann Named President of Hanover Small Commercial; Chilson Becomes Argo Surety President; Ryan Specialty Hires Conklin for Chief HRO

Aug 24 2023 // The Hanover Appoints Hamann President of Small CommercialThe Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., headquartered in Worcester, Mass., appointed Charles (Chip) F. Hamann to president of small commercial. Hamann has over 35 years...

Amwins Specialty Auto Launches in Oklahoma

Aug 21 2023 // Amwins announced Amwins Specialty Auto, in partnership with Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company, will launch a new private passenger automobile program in Oklahoma.Both Amwins Specialty Auto and Ag Workers...

Amwins Specialty Auto Launches Oklahoma Program

Aug 21 2023 // CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2023 – Amwins today announced Amwins Specialty Auto, in partnership with Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company, will launch a new private passenger automobile program in...

People Moves: Ryan Specialty Appoints Guerville to Chief Underwriting Officer of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Aug 18 2023 // Ryan Specialty Appoints Guerville to Chief Underwriting Officer of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Ryan Specialty, headquartered in Chicago, Ill. appointed Kathy Guerville to chief underwriting officer of its...

UK Insurer Aviva Eyes Lloyd’s of London Entry, Posts Above-Forecast H1 Profit

Aug 16 2023 // Aviva posted an above-forecast rise in first-half operating profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in general and health insurance, and its chief executive said the insurer was interested in entering the...

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

Aug 10 2023 // 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...

Lloyd’s Leads Insurers in Raising Rates, Cutting Taiwan Cover as Conflict Risks Rise

Aug 10 2023 // Lloyd’s of London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by China, industry sources...

Specialty P/C Insurers Outperform Their U.S. Peers: Report

Aug 7 2023 // U.S. property/casualty insurers that focused on difficult to place risks distanced themselves from their peers in key metrics measuring earnings, underwriting profitability, balance sheet growth and other indicators of...

Markets/Coverages: New Lloyd’s Syndicate Provides E&S Cover for Calif. Wildfire Risks

Jul 26 2023 // Wildfire Defense Systems Inc., Polo Managing Agency Ltd. (PMA) and Aon, announced Lloyd’s has approved the launch of Wildfire Defense Syndicate 1996, which started underwriting on July 1, 2023.Created under...

NIP Group, A Leading Specialty Insurance Provider, Relaunches MaintenancePro ® Program for Larger Residential & Commercial Office Janitorial Services with Enhanced Offerings

Jul 25 2023 // Woodbridge, NJ, July 25, 2023 – NIP Group, a renowned specialty insurance provider, is proud to announce the relaunch of its highly successful MaintenancePro® program, tailored specifically for larger residential...

People Moves: Germano Named DUAL Casualty Leader; Shaw Joins Axis to Help Lead Specialty Programs; Victor Appoints Cashman President of ICAT

Jul 25 2023 // DUAL North America announced Connie Germano as its chief casualty officer.Germano’s appointment comes as DUAL continues to expand its reach and capabilities in the market. Germano will be responsible for overseeing...

Brown & Brown to Acquire Wholesale Broker New England Excess Exchange

Jul 25 2023 // Florida-based global insurance broker Brown & Brown, Inc. has agreed to acquire Vermont-based wholesale broker New England Excess Exchange (NEEE). The acquisition will be through Bridge Specialty Group, the wholesale...

Donnelly to Lead Marsh Specialty’s Global Business; Sartain Named President Marsh US

Jul 24 2023 // Marsh said today that Pat Donnelly has been appointed as president, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement, effective immediately.Donnelly was formerly president of Marsh’s US business since the start of 2022. Prior to...

Specialty P/C Insurers Outperform Their U.S. Peers: Report

Jul 21 2023 // U.S. property/casualty insurers that focused on difficult to place risks distanced themselves from their peers in key metrics measuring earnings, underwriting profitability, balance sheet growth and other indicators of...

People Moves: E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter

Jul 19 2023 // E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter Ron Keller has been named senior lead underwriter, E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Keller is based in the Chicago, Ill., office and is...

Clear Group Acquires UK-Based MGA, One Commercial Specialty Ltd.

Jul 14 2023 // The Clear Group, the London-based independent broker, announced the acquisition of One Commercial Specialty Ltd., a speciality lines managing general agent. This represents the Clear Group’s second MGA deal and is a...

People Moves: Powers Hires Favazza as Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor; Ryan Specialty Appoints D’Onofrio CEO and Alvin CUO

Jul 13 2023 // Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Favazza as Commercial Lines Risk Management AdvisorPowers Insurance & Risk Management, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., hired Giovanni “Johnny” Favazza as...

People Moves: Romeo to Lead Axis US Marine Cargo Launch; Verisk Names Vaughan Chief Privacy Officer; Pelissier Joins Alliant Specialty as SVP

Jul 13 2023 // Axis Capital Holdings Limited said Frank Romeo will lead the company’s entry into the US marine cargo insurance market.Romeo is responsible for building the program and identifying growth opportunities, with a...