Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

A federal judge has ruled that a wholesale insurance agent’s claim against a retail agent for allegedly misrepresenting the exposure of an insured regarding violations of the federal telemarketing law should proceed to trial. In a case with origins back …

Agents 264

Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Claim 264

Insurance Journal

MARCH 4, 2025

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announce the acquisition of Brentacre Insurance, a specialist broker with deep expertise in providing insurance for modified and performance vehicles, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Broker 136

Broker Risk Insurer Insurance 136

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Anthony James Insurance Brokers, subject to regulatory approval. This latest acquisition further expands and strengthens SRG’s retail pillar, Specialist Risk … Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Insurance Broker 285

Insurance Broker Broker Risk Insurer 285

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens …

Insurance Broker 308

Insurance Broker Broker Risk Insurer 308

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary that is majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist reinsurance firm NW Re. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. SRG said the acquisition reinforces its …

Risk 263

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insurance 263

Insurance Journal

JULY 26, 2024

Three brokers – NFP, Clear Group, and Strategic Risk Group – each announced acquisitions during July. In reverse chronological order, the acquisitions are listed as follows: NFP, the New York-based insurance broker and Aon subsidiary, announced on July 24 that …

Risk 276

Risk Broker Insurance Broker Broker-Agent 276

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Stonehatch, a leading specialist bloodstock and livestock insurance broker. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2014 by Chris Williamson, London-headquartered Stonehatch has built a …

Broker 259

Broker Risk Insurance Broker Broker-Agent 259

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of One Claim Ltd. Based in Essex, England, One Claim provides broker partners and their clients with claims management support from initial notification through to settlement. The One …

Claim 255

Claim Risk Broker Broker-Agent 255

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary, announced that its acquisition by Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor, and Temasek, the Singapore-based investment company, has been completed. With the necessary regulatory approvals now received, the partnership marks a …

Risk 264

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insurance 264

Insurance Journal

APRIL 6, 2025

For many years, agents and brokers have advised clients about the benefits of telematics in reducing commercial auto risks. So, why havenit market conditions improved, and why is distracted driving still so prevalent? The answer comes down to follow- through.

Risk 162

Risk Broker-Agent Commercial Broker 162

Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For insurance agents, managing chargebacks and financial obligations responsibly is a crucial part of building a successful career. Many agents dont realize how Vector One can impact their ability to sell insurance final expense , or any type of insurance in the future. What is Vector One?

Agents 130

Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Insurance Companies 130

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

King Risk Partners, a major U.S. It is the latest expansion move for King Risk into southwest Florida, the firm … brokerage and insurance agency based in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Bruce Hendry Insurance in Immokalee, Florida, southeast of Fort Myers.

Risk 246

Risk Insurance Agency Insurer Insurance 246

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Clear Group, the UK independent insurance broker that is owned by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has entered the wholesale Lloyd’s broker space with the acquisition of Lilley Plummer Risks Ltd., a London-based marine and property specialist. Financial details …

Broker 261

Broker Risk Insurance Broker Marine 261

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 24, 2025

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced it will acquire the assets of Ecclesia Group in The Netherlands and Belgium a move that will see seven businesses and 700 new colleagues across the two countries join SRG.

Risk 244

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insurance 244

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary backed by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker, R3. R3 is SRG’s 11th acquisition in 2024, following previous acquisitions which include Stonehatch, Capulus, and Anthony James Insurance …

Broker 245

Broker Risk Insurance Broker Insurer 245

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary that is majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced its launch in Asia Pacific with a new subsidiary in Singapore. As the first part of its expansion plans, SRG has, through …

Risk 228

Risk Broker Broker-Agent Insurer 228

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 2, 2025

The entity will now function as a newly formed managing general agent and includes the residential earthquake risk underwriting franchise. SageSure closed the acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services LLC in Fairfield, California. As part of the transaction, SageSure has …

Underwriter 278

Underwriter Underwriting Agents Insurer 278

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While the Lloyd’s market reported its best first-half profit in 17 years, it isn’t resting on its laurels. It is carefully monitoring areas where potential vulnerabilities have been identified. During a recent market briefing, Rachel Turk, Lloyd’s chief underwriting officer, …

Underwriter 311

Underwriter Underwriting Risk Agents 311

American Agents Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. How Agents Can Help Policyholders Manage Tariffs and Insurance Costs Agents can play an important role in helping policyholders and the general public manage the uncertainty around changing trade policy and rising tariffs.

Agents 52

Agents Policyholder Premium Auto Insurance 52

LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The LexisNexis global technology platform incorporates various AI innovations, including extractive AI that identifies relevant results within data and offers detailed insights; generative AI which produces new content from data based on user prompts or instructions; and agentic AI that can perform tasks autonomously on behalf of users.

Agents 65

Agents Commercial Building Risk 65

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. What Roles and Responsibilities Does an MGA Have?

Agents 52

Agents Broker-Agent Broker Underwriter 52

Insurance Journal

JULY 19, 2024

Independent agents play a critical role in helping clients find the right home insurance policies for them. They are also instrumental in sharing information about general safety considerations for homeowners, which is especially essential during the summer when risks tend …

Home Insurance 249

Home Insurance Insurance Policy Agents Insurer 249

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wholesalers are a bridge between retail agents/brokers and the markets that provide the specialized coverages that retailers need for their most challenging risks. This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. Their success hinges on two crucial factors: …

Broker-Agent 246

Broker-Agent Broker Agents Risk 246

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Verve Risk Services, the London-based managing general agent, announced the launch of a captive insurance product and its “Verve Aura” broker portal, designed to meet evolving customer needs. Formed in 2016 and supported by OneAdvent, the specialist MGA services platform, …

Broker 234

Broker Broker-Agent Agents Insurer 234

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Austin TX, January 7, 2025 — The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is excited to announce a new partnership with the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of Louisiana to bring its comprehensive suite of educational programs to insurance and risk professionals …

Risk 130

Risk Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents 130

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Musolf works with independent insurance agents and company underwriters in Michigan and Texas. JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, hired Savana Musolf and Lisa Hudson as assistant property and casualty underwriters. Before joining JM Wilson, Musolf worked for over two …

Underwriter 196

Underwriter Underwriting Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 196

Friendly Agent

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In this article, I have compiled some of the best insurance podcast which I feel are beneficial for Insurance Agents, Brokers, insurtech startups and even carriers. Checkout this episode where we discussed secrets behind scaling up an insurance agency and our book Friendly Agent was featured. Latest Podcasts 2.Insurance

Agents 130

Agents Broker-Agent Insurance Agency Insurer 130

PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As an insurance agent, you know that protecting a clients income is just as important as protecting their health, home, or life. Yet, many Americans dont realize the financial risks of losing their paycheck due to illness or injury. Its a proven tool to help agents communicate value and increase conversions.

Agents 59

Agents Workers Comp Insurer Insurance 59

Frankenmuth Insurance

JANUARY 23, 2025

Start by assessing potential hazards in each department and outlining safety measures tailored to specific roles and risks. To start your plan, identify the specific risks your business faces, such as flooding, storms, or equipment failure. To get support with these workplace safety tips, talk to a local, independent agent today.

Risk 90

Risk Agents Injury Insurance Agents 90

TGS

MARCH 17, 2025

So, lets break it down: what exactly is liability only auto insurance, and what risks are you signing up for if you roll with it? The Risks Youre Rolling the Dice On Alright, lets lay it out plain and simple. If you stick with liability only auto insurance, heres what youre risking: Your cars damage in an at-fault crash.

Auto Insurance 59

Auto Insurance Liability Risk Out-Of-Pocket 59

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Olga Jaquet was promoted to senior transportation underwriter, responsible for underwriting new and renewal commercial transportation risks and working with carrier underwriters and independent insurance agents … JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, added new members to its transportation underwriting team.

Underwriter 203

Underwriter Underwriting Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 203

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Ventis, the London-based commercial and residential real estate managing general agent, has expanded into Ireland, continuing its mission to deliver client service and capacity to brokers in the underserved middle of the property market. Ventis’ capacity will be distributed through …

Broker-Agent 277

Broker-Agent Commercial Agents Broker 277

Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Attending insurance conferences is a strategic move for any professional in the insurance industry, whether you are an established agent or new to the field. This post first appeared at Insurance Conferences: A Guide for Agents and Industry Professionals on the Redbird Agents Blog.

Agents 130

Agents Insurance Industry Insurer Insurance 130

Majesco

MARCH 13, 2025

Competing in todays marketplace requires a holistic view of advancement, including a complete grasp of internal and external risks. Most importantly, it requires rethinking your software partner and the risk involved in your partnership. Traditional thinking will not keep pace with market, customer, risk, and technology changes.

Risk 52

Risk Insurer Insurance Insured 52

Frankenmuth Insurance

JANUARY 9, 2025

Your relationship with your insurance agent is an important one. Wondering how to choose an insurance agent? Are you a direct/captive agent or an independent agent? Agents who represent only one insurance company are called direct or captive agents. Your insurance agent should be licensed by your state.

Insurance Agents 101

Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents License 101

RiskQuoter

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Prudential is one of the most competitive life insurance companies for high risk health issues such as HIV, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, as well as for tobacco users, private pilots and much more. The post The Prudential Advantage: Insights From A licensed Life Insurance Agent appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.

Life Insurance 97

Life Insurance License Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 97

Final Expense Brokerage

MAY 10, 2024

May 11, 2024 10:44:08 AM Contact Us Are you interested in becoming a life insurance agent? Share: Understanding the Role of a Life Insurance Agent As a life insurance agent, your primary role is to help individuals and families protect their financial future by providing them with suitable life insurance policies.

Life Insurance 100

Life Insurance Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents 100