Markel/IUM Acquires The Brittany Insurance Services
Investors Underwriting Managers Inc., The Markel Group of Companies, has added The Brittany Insurance Services Inc. to its group.
The Brittany is a program administrator writing property business in California. The Markel family has been associated with Brittany since 1993. Throughout that time, Brittany has been a strong contributor to the growth and profitability of the Property Division. Britanny will continue to focus on property business, including builders risk, habitational and other segments primarily on the west coast.
Brittany is currently headed by co-founder and president, Kent Kuster. He will remain in his current position and will bring with him a team of 10 seasoned professionals.
Glen Curley, president and COO of Investors said, “We are delighted that Kent Kuster and his associates will now be part of the Markel/IUM family. This acquisition is another great enhancement to our growing platform and compliments our expansion strategy. Brittany also strengthens our underwriting expertise as an industry leader and enables us to earn ‘first call and last look’ for our wholesale producer partners.”
For more information, visit www.brittanyinsurance.com.