Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) is for the first time going international with an expansion into Canada. The reciprocal exchange will start serving high net worth clients in Ontario with homeowners insurance through select brokers. Future products include automobile coverage …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

the Amsterdam-based, privately owned insurance broker, announced the sale of H.W. and HWI France to Steadfast Group, the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australasia and owner of one of the … International B.V.,

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Price Forbes and the MGA Altea Insurance. Price Forbes Taps BMS’s Morgan for Global Construction Team Price Forbes, the London-based broker, … A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Novatae Risk Group, a managing general agency, program manager and wholesale brokerage, said it has launched its new miscellaneous professional liability program with a focus on fast quoting for brokers and exceptional claim service for insureds. With underwriting handled in-house …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 7, 2024

XPT Specialty, headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, appointed Tyler Myers as transportation underwriter. Myers has over 10 years of experience as a broker specializing in underwriting commercial automobile risks. He began his career as an associate underwriter at Burns & …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker BMS and the managing general agent DUAL UK. A summary of these new hires follows here. BMS Taps Howden Re’s Biddell as Managing Director and Head of London P/C …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

As insurers look to 2025, several trends are emerging that affect premium and deductible costs — leading to lengthy conversations between insurance agents and brokers and their customers. For worship facilities, some of the most prevalent trends include: • Weather-related …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

London-based Innovisk has become part of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers … Ryan Specialty, the Chicago-based specialty insurance services firm, has completed the acquisition of Innovisk Capital Partners from Abry Partners and BHMS Investments. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the competitive insurance industry, Wholesalers, MGAs, and Brokers are always seeking ways to streamline operations, integrate new technology with legacy systems, and provide faster, more accurate service to their … This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

hired Tiffany Francis as an associate producer/broker with their garage division team. She most recently served as a renewal garage underwriter with Risk Placement … USG Insurance Services, Inc. Francis, based in Alpine, California, entered the insurance industry eight years ago.

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Zywave

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the rapidly evolving world of digital insurance, underwriting can feel like a juggling actespecially when risk data is spread across multiple eTrade platforms, broker portals, and digital partners. What Youll Learn: How to overcome the challenge of data fragmentation across eTrade platforms and broker portals. The challenge?

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Zywave

JANUARY 29, 2025

How can you overcome the challenge of effective underwriting with the proliferation of placing data spread across an increasing number of eTrade platforms, Broker proprietary portals, and digital partners?

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Meister has more than 36 years of experience in the insurance industry, including underwriting leadership, program management and broker … Meister Joins Sertis as SVP, Distribution Partnerships Sertis, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, appointed Kurt Meister as senior vice president, distribution partnerships.

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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 …

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Cowbell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

We’re excited to announce that Emma Werth has been appointed Vice President of Underwriting and Reinsurance. Early in her career, she worked in customer-facing roles at State Farm, The Hartford and Liberty Mutual and then as an Underwriter at Zurich, NAS Insurance Services, Tokio Marine, and Axis Capital.

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you missed our recent webinar, “Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A for Brokers,” don’t worry. Hear directly from our underwriters on how Distinguished can help you win business and deliver superior service to your clients. Brokers with similar accounts are welcome to send them in for review.

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Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers,” don’t worry. Underwriters with hospitality industry knowledge and expertise. Our underwriters will look at the security the hotel has in place. A: Yes, on a base by case basis.

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Word & Brown

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Insurance broker success depends on many things. For almost 40 years, weve been helping brokers differentiate themselves from their competitors. Thats why so many California and Nevada brokers choose us as their preferred General Agency partner.

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Word & Brown

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Why Brokers Partner with a General Agency? Brokers today more than at any time previously face multiple challenges. You earn the same commission (and bonuses) as you would on your own, working as an independent broker. W&Bs Underwriting team works directly with carriers to streamline approvals.

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Zywave

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Distribution & Quoting You can’t build your cyber business if you don’t get your coverage in front of the right brokers and their clients. Zywave’s proprietary data tools are designed to help you improve your underwriting efficiency, refine your rates and better educate policyholders on the risks they may face.

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Prof. Allan Manning

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During that time we have assisted thousands of claimants with their claims, and introduced world leading online services that take the lessons learned from claims, and use them to assist brokers and underwriters be better at their job, and to move the emphasis from price to protection.

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Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

Our new primary forms are designed to provide solutions to our wholesale broker-partners that manage complex accounts, providing them with competitive options to meet their clients unique needs, said Ryan Becker, President of Distinguisheds Executive Lines business.

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Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

Our new primary forms are designed to provide solutions to our wholesale broker-partners that manage complex accounts, providing them with competitive options to meet their clients unique needs, said Ryan Becker, President of Distinguisheds Executive Lines business.

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ProWriters

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

After several years of dramatic rate fluctuations, insurers, brokers, and businesses are bracing for what could be a defining year for D&O premiums. The D&O Insurance market experienced a favorable underwriting performance in 2023, with the sector seeing its best loss ratio since 2014. ProWriters is here to help.

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Cowbell

AUGUST 20, 2024

In two years, he successfully implemented over 20 partnerships with major insurance brokers and significantly enhanced Arch’s digital presence while optimizing the underwriting process through automation, culminating in improved user interfaces and portals.

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 16, 2024

Many brokers choose to partner with Word & Brown. 4: Expert underwriting: Our experienced underwriting team works directly with our carrier partners to get a faster approval of your cases. The post 5 Reasons Why Word & Brown is the Ideal Partner for New Brokers appeared first on The Insurance Broker Blog.

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 13, 2024

Time Management Hacks for Insurance Brokers 1: Create a daily schedule. The post 12 Productivity Hacks for New Insurance Brokers appeared first on The Insurance Broker Blog. With the end of the year fast approaching, optimizing your productivity becomes crucial to meet your annual goals.

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Word & Brown

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Word & Brown (W&B) stands out as a General Agency partner that goes the extra mile with training and educational services that truly set brokers up for success. All of these courses offer Continuing Education (CE) Credits to California brokers. In 2024, we offered 12 courses over seven days.

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Word & Brown

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One of the reasons so many brokers choose Word & Brown as their General Agency partner is so they can take advantage of the streamlined sales processes offered by our broker support teams. Underwriting: Our experienced Underwriting team works directly with carriers to get a faster approval of your cases.

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Distinguished

JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next?

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Distinguished

JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next?

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Distinguished

JANUARY 10, 2025

Youve submitted an application for City Insurance or New York Brick & Brownstone coverage through the Broker Connect portal now youre ready to bind a quote. Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. So, whats next?

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Word & Brown

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In your role as a broker and consultant for your individual and business insurance clients, you want to be sure you’re able to provide the personal service they want, while also doing what’s necessary to nurture a long-term relationship. The post 5 Health Insurance Essentials Brokers Should Know appeared first on The Insurance Broker Blog.

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Elmore

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwriting The post Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’ appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Elmore

AUGUST 15, 2024

UK group benefits from stronger underwriting conditions in key motor division The post Insurer Admiral’s profits beat forecasts as customer numbers jump appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A medical health insurance broker helps you choose the best health insurance plan tailored to your needs. Unlike agents tied to one insurer, brokers work with multiple companies to give you unbiased options. This article will explain how brokers operate, the benefits of using one, and how to find the right broker for you.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 5, 2024

Convenient valuations : We can work with you and your client to reach an agreed valuation of your client’s collection, and we will even allow you to extend market value up to 150% of that agreed amount (with additional underwriting review). Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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