Latest Middle Market Headlines

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Cyber Risk Insurers Lag in Buying Cyber Cover

Sep 7 2015 // As recently as two years ago, only half of the top 10 carriers writing cyber insurance had purchased cyber coverage themselves, a broker specialist said recently.During an interview at the Standard & Poor’s 2015...

Willis UK, AIG Launch Automatically Renewing Policy for Mid-Market

Sep 1 2015 // Willis Group Holdings and American International Group, Inc. have launched “Evergreen,” described as “an innovative, new approach to insurance that removes the need for annual policy renewal – the first...

Alliant in California Names Bennetsen to Lead Middle Market Division

Aug 17 2015 // Newport Beach, Calif.-based Alliant Insurance Services has named Robert Bennetsen to lead its Alliant Americas division as executive vice President and senior managing director. Bennetsen will spearhead Alliant’s...

Marsh & McLennan Acquires Florida-Based Tequesta Insurance Advisors

Aug 11 2015 // Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, has acquired Tequesta Insurance Advisors, a personal, commercial, and employee benefits insurance provider in Florida. Terms of the...

The Hartford’s Profit Up in Q2; CEO Addresses M&A Outlook

Jul 28 2015 // The Hartford reported core earnings of $389 million for the second quarter 2015, an increase of $245 million from $144 million in second quarter 2014. The increase was due in part to improved underwriting results with...

ACE to Acquire Chubb in $28.3 Billion Deal

Jul 20 2015 // In a major transaction, ACE Limited has agreed to acquire The Chubb Corp. for $28.3 billion in cash and stock.The balance sheet’s size and strength will elevate the combined company into the elite group of global P/C...

Analysis of Chubb’s Future Position in P/C Product Lines

Jul 20 2015 // Just a little over six months ago, ACE announced a deal to acquire the high-net-worth personal lines business of Fireman’s Fund from Allianz, competing against Chubb, which holds the leading position in the space.The...

Marsh & McLennan Agency Enters Canadian Market with Purchase of Vézina

Jul 8 2015 // Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC*, a subsidiary of Marsh, has acquired Vézina, a Montreal, Quebec-based independent insurance brokerage firm.The acquisition includes the property/casualty brokerage division Vézina...

Data Breach and Suppliers

Jul 6 2015 // With some four-out-of-10 mid-sized businesses having had a cyber breach in the past three years, it’s no wonder that the take up rate for cyber insurance is rising. And it’s expected to jump even further in the...

ACE to Acquire Chubb in $28.3 Billion Deal

Jul 1 2015 // In a major transaction, ACE Limited has agreed to acquire The Chubb Corp. for $28.3 billion in cash and stock.The two firms said the combined company will have complementary businesses, skills and distribution and greater...

4 of 10 Mid-Sized Firms Have Had Data Breach: Survey

Jun 26 2015 // Forty-three percent of mid-sized businesses say they have experienced a data breach in the past three years and 13 percent have had a supplier’s data breach impact their business information.Also, according to The...

Sica | Fletcher Leads The Hilb Group to an Investment by ABRY Partners

Jun 26 2015 // New York, NY, June 26 2015–The Hilb Group, LLC has announced that leading private equity firm ABRY Partners, headquartered in Boston, Mass., has completed a significant investment in the insurance group. Sica | Fetcher...

ACE Launches General Liability Offering for Multinational Middle-Market Companies

Jun 15 2015 // ACE Group has launched a new insurance offering that combines domestic general liability coverage and international general liability coverage for U.S. middle-market companies that are expanding globally.The policy brings...

ACE Enhances Excess Casualty Coverage for Middle Market Companies

May 12 2015 // ACE Group has expanded its range of excess casualty corporate risk coverages to provide more extensive protection to middle market clients.The enhanced offerings, available for businesses with revenues up to $1 billion,...

ACE Launches Middle Market Insurance Solution for Continental Europe

Jan 15 2015 // ACE Group has launched ACE Middle Market Solutions, an enhanced proposition for brokers and clients, designed to help continue building its position in the middle market segment in key Continental Europe insurance...

Liberty Mutual Offers Cyber Cover for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses

Nov 30 2014 // Liberty Mutual Insurance has launched cyber coverages on its commercial package products and monoline general liability policies for small- to mid-sized businesses. The new Data Security endorsement provides four optional...

Integro Hires 2 Executives From Wells Fargo in New York

Sep 12 2014 // Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro Insurance Brokers announced the bolstering of its middle market presence with the addition of two experienced brokers: Anne Webb, a managing principal, and Keren von...

AIG Launches Global Commercial Property Coverage for Mid-Market

Jun 18 2014 // The American International Group, Inc. (AIG) insurers have launched a new line of multinational commercial property products and services, including expanded coverage, loss prevention engineering, and risk management...

Argo Surety, SureTec Launch Mid-Market Surety Program

Jun 11 2014 // Argo Surety, together with SureTec Financial Corp., is now providing expanded combined capacity for the middle market contract surety segment. Through the new program, Argo Surety and SureTec can extend up to $50 million...

CNA Appoints Middle Market Underwriting Director for Philadelphia Branch

Jun 4 2014 // Lori FellerCNA Financial Corporation has appointed Lori Feller as middle market underwriting director for the company’s Philadelphia branch. Feller joined CNA in 2006. Most recently she served as middle market...