Latest New Markets Headlines

All the headlines from our New Markets Topic Page, ordered by recency.

Normandy Insurance Enters Missouri With Workers’ Comp Coverage

Jul 3 2019 // Florida-based workers’ compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Missouri. With the addition of Missouri,...

JBA Risk Management and FloodFlash Launch Parametric Flood Policy in UK

Jun 28 2019 // JBA Risk Management and FloodFlash have formed a partnership to provide event-based flood insurance, which uses parametric triggers for property exposures.The product is an industry first and will provide bespoke insurance...

Online Marketplace EverQuote Enters Health and Renters Insurance Markets

Jun 27 2019 // One year after its initial public offering raised $84 million, online insurance marketplace EverQuote announced it is expanding into health insurance and renters insurance, building on its existing auto, home and life...

Aspen Insurance Launches Cyber Risk Management Platform ‘SSIMPLE’

Jun 19 2019 // Aspen Insurance, the insurance segment of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., announced the launch of its cyber risk management platform, SSIMPLE, which was developed to assist clients in the prevention and detection of, and...

Insurance Journal Announces the Launch of Cyber Newsletter

Jun 13 2019 // San Diego, CA, June 13, 2019 – Today, Insurance Journal premiers a brand new bi-weekly newsletter for insurance professionals and risk managers who are serious about cyber. It’s called “Insuring Cyber”....

Announcing eSURETY®V7: Industry Leading Surety Automation Software

Jun 13 2019 // Ponte Vedra, FL, June 13, 2019- “For the past 21 years, eSURETY®, the leading surety bond software developer, has produced the best software for automated underwriting, operations, bond lifecycle management, agency...

Insurance Journal Announces the Launch of Cyber Newsletter

Jun 11 2019 // San Diego, CA, June 11, 2019 – Today, Insurance Journal premiers a brand new bi-weekly newsletter for insurance professionals and risk managers who are serious about cyber. It’s called “Insuring Cyber”....

Prime Property & Casualty Enters Kansas Commercial Auto Market

Jun 6 2019 // Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. (PPCI) has entered the Kansas commercial auto insurance market as an admitted carrier specializing in distressed and substandard risks.With PPCI, producers now have an insurance...

National General Acquires Insurtech Syndeste; Launches Private Flood Product in Florida

Jun 6 2019 // Personal lines insurer National General Holdings Corp. (NGHC) will begin offering private flood insurance in Florida later this summer after its acquisition of Syndeste LLC, an insurance technology company.National General...

Insurance Journal Announces the Launch of Cyber Newsletter

Jun 5 2019 // Today, Insurance Journal premiers a brand new bi-weekly newsletter for insurance professionals and risk managers who are serious about cyber. It’s called Insuring Cyber. This newsletter is an in-box resource for...

Argo Pro Launches Private Company Management Liability Product

Jun 4 2019 // Argo Pro, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., has released Private Company PROtect – a packaged professional liability product designed to give private companies access to a range of coverage, including...

Digital Workers’ Compensation Agency Pie Enters 5 More States

Jun 4 2019 // Pie Insurance said it has been approved to sell workers’ compensation insurance in Delaware, Indiana, Nevada, South Carolina and Virginia.Pie sells directly to small business and promises them they can get a...

CyberPolicy Launches Coverage for Small, Medium-Sized Businesses

Jun 3 2019 // CyberPolicy, an online marketplace designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to compare, quote, and buy cyber insurance, has released CyberPolicy Genesis, a one-click cyber insurance product.Starting at just...

Why You Should Enter Marketing Awards Competitions

May 29 2019 // Marketing is inherently a competitive space. Our sole purpose is to drive revenue; some may disagree, but fundamentally, every activity a marketing department performs should be to support their firm’s business...

Cyber MGU At-Bay Launches Excess Policy for High Revenue Clients

May 29 2019 // Cyber insurance MGU At-Bay has launched an excess cyber insurance policy for clients with up to $5 billion in annual revenue, with available limits up to $10 million.At-Bay developed this product to fulfill broker demand...

HSB Launches Cyber Insurance Endorsement for Farmers

May 23 2019 // Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) has launched a new HSB Farm Cyber Insurance product designed to protect farmers and farm technology from hackers, malware and other cyber attacks.According to James Hajjar, who leads the cyber...

Selective Insurance Launches Auto Recall Alert System

May 22 2019 // Selective Insurance Company of America, the lead insurance company of Selective Insurance Group, Inc., is working with its independent insurance agency partners to help customers become aware of recalls affecting their...

Highland Insurance Solutions Launches Contractors Equipment Coverage

May 16 2019 // Highland Insurance Solutions has launched a new equipment product for contractors. The new policy form offers broad protection and scheduled or blanket reporting coverage.Highland’s new contractors equipment coverage...

Beazley Launches Affirmative Marine Cyber Cover

May 15 2019 // Specialist insurer Beazley has created a marine cyber insurance product to meet the rapidly developing needs of vessel owners and operators.Should a cyber incident impact a vessel’s operational capabilities,...

International General Insurance (IGI) Launches Intellectual Property Insurance

May 7 2019 // International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI), the specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer, has expanded its growing portfolio of insurance business with the launch of intellectual property (IP) insurance.The new...