Insurance Journal

JUNE 27, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at insurers MS Amlin and Allianz Commercial. MS Amlin Taps Nilsson From Talbot as Political Violence Underwriter MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s re/insurer, has further … A summary of these new hires follows here.

Underwriter

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2025

has seen it before—some version of the MGA movie in which delegated underwriting authority is given to market participants whose ambitions aren’t always aligned with capacity providers. The leader of W.R. Berkley Corp. President and Chief Executives Officer W. Robert …

Underwriter

Distinguished

APRIL 28, 2025

NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program administrator, has announced the launch of its Commercial Surety division, marking a significant expansion of its Surety program. The Commercial Surety division will offer customized bonding solutions for a wide range of industries.

Commercial

Distinguished

JULY 7, 2025

More details would be required to underwrite. A: Yes, subject to individual risk underwriting. A: There are no specific crime score criteria, but we may utilize crime scores in our underwriting process. All underwriting for both is performed by our experienced restaurant underwriters at Distinguished. A: Possibly.

Policy

Zywave

MAY 15, 2025

At the point of purchase the exact moment when customers are most receptive to considering protection insurance providers are now able to make instant underwriting decisions. Certain types of non-complex commercial insurance are also in scope. At the same time, they benefit from contextual data that improves underwriting precision.

Broker

Cowbell

JUNE 30, 2025

Over the past quarter, Cowbell has redefined the pace and potential of innovation in commercial insurance. This dual-channel innovation sets a new standard for digital distribution across commercial P&C lines. Our technology ensures a seamless path forward for underwriters, agents, and insureds alike.

Cyber

Top Insurance Blogs

JUNE 20, 2025

Avid Insurance has announced a significant new underwriting agreement with Starr, the global insurance and investment group. This strategic collaboration will boost Avid’s underwriting capacity in commercial liability.

Liability

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

MAY 15, 2025

point enhancement compared to the prior year and representing the sector’s most favorable underwriting performance since 2013, as detailed in a recent report by Triple-I and Milliman. P&C insurance industry’s financial outcomes for 2024 revealed a net combined ratio (NCR) of 96.6, demonstrating a substantial 5.1-point

Workers Compensation

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Many traditional carriers want to enter these markets but lack the time or resources to build an in-house underwriting team. For instance, if a client walks into a typical brokerage in the U.S.,

Agents

Distinguished

MAY 6, 2025

Our underwriting team evaluates each submission individually, offering flexible terms and customized solutions to match clients’ needs. Dedicated underwriting: Each submission gets expert, personalized service based on market-specific insights. How to Submit Business With Distinguished Ready to submit business with Distinguished?

Inland Marine Insurance

Cowbell

MARCH 30, 2025

Were proud to now underwrite businesses with up to $1 billion in revenues in the US and up to 1 billion in the UK. With each expansion, we refine our underwriting models in real-time, anchoring our promise to swiftly pay claimsover $250 million disbursed to datewhen policyholders need us most.

Cyber

Distinguished

MAY 19, 2025

Key benefits include: Property Coverage BOPs includes commercial property coverage, protecting business personal property and building structures against covered losses like fire, theft, or vandalism. fire suppression, alarms) Distinguished also provides access to underwriters who specialize in hospitality risks.

Policy

Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

She oversees the programs strategic planning, product management, and underwriting profitability. About Katie Vespia Katie is the President of Distinguisheds Real Estate program and started her insurance career with Distinguished in 2007. Katie is based in Rhode Island.

Broker

Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

Personal lines coverage : For owner-occupied properties with up to four units (where the owner lives in one of the units), we provide commercial insurance for the building along with optional personal coverages. Human underwriting : Our underwriters assess your risks through discussion, not just algorithms.

Building

Distinguished

JULY 7, 2025

More details would be required to underwrite. A: Yes, subject to individual risk underwriting. A: There are no specific crime score criteria, but we may utilize crime scores in our underwriting process. All underwriting for both is performed by our experienced restaurant underwriters at Distinguished. A: Possibly.

Policy

American Agents Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

The Relationship Between Tariffs and Insurance Costs Rising tariffs could impact many different lines of business, but some experts have narrowed their focus to the effects on homeowners and auto (both personal and commercial). This could cause higher rates in commercial property and homeowners lines.

Agents

Agency Height

JULY 23, 2025

The cost typically ranges from 2% to 5% of the coverage limit, with underwriting usually completed within 10–14 days. Capacity is ample across a broad panel of specialist carriers and managing general underwriters; market leaders such as AIG, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions (GTS), and others routinely write U.S.

Protection

Distinguished

JULY 9, 2025

At Distinguished, we’ve built a flexible, agent-friendly Surety Bond Program that covers both commercial and contract surety needs, with high capacity, fast approvals, and the underwriting expertise to handle everything from standard requests to complex accounts. What Are Commercial and Contract Surety Bonds?

Agents

Distinguished

JULY 9, 2025

At Distinguished, we’ve built a flexible, agent-friendly Surety Bond Program that covers both commercial and contract surety needs, with high capacity, fast approvals, and the underwriting expertise to handle everything from standard requests to complex accounts. What Are Commercial and Contract Surety Bonds?

Agents

Distinguished

JUNE 2, 2025

Distinguished offers three core programs tailored to Ohio’s rental property landscape: City landlord insurance : For owners of 2-100 unit properties, including mixed-use buildings with commercial tenants. Get a quote: Our underwriters review the submission and return a tailored, bindable quote within 24-48 hours.

Liability

Zywave

APRIL 11, 2025

Get millions of datapoints from the Commercial Policy Benchmark API to supplement and inform your benchmarking of your offering against competitors in Cyber, D&O, and many others. For Brokers: Surface benchmarking insights tied to specific customers or prospects.

Broker-Agent

Zywave

JULY 22, 2025

Read more > Rating & Underwriting Risk Back Rating & Underwriting Risk ClarionDoor A Modern API-Driven Rating Administration Platform Featured Story Zywave’s Digital Distribution Suite – ClarionDoor has been recognized as a Luminary in the Celent Report for Insurer Stand-Alone Rating Engines – Global Edition. The challenge?

General Liability

Simply Insurance

JUNE 9, 2025

Should anything happen to your commercial rental property landlord insurance will cover your investment. DBA Simply Insurance ® in Georgia) " Simply Insurance® is a licensed independent insurance broker and doesnt underwrite any insurance policy described on this website. LANDLORD INSURANCE WHERE YOU LIVE Landlord insurance by state.

Insurance Quotes

Agency Height

JULY 23, 2025

The cost typically ranges from 2% to 5% of the coverage limit, with underwriting usually completed within 10–14 days. Capacity is ample across a broad panel of specialist carriers and managing general underwriters; market leaders such as AIG, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions (GTS), and others routinely write U.S.

Protection

Distinguished

JUNE 16, 2025

Unlike standard homeowners or commercial policies, harp insurance recognizes the true financial and historical value of these instruments — and the specialized care they require if something goes wrong. Why Do Harps Need Specialized Insurance?

Protection

Distinguished

JUNE 16, 2025

Unlike standard homeowners or commercial policies, harp insurance recognizes the true financial and historical value of these instruments — and the specialized care they require if something goes wrong. Why Do Harps Need Specialized Insurance?

Protection

Distinguished

JULY 7, 2025

Insurance agents and brokers looking to get more business from landlord clients will need access to a program that can insure multiple units or buildings, including a mix of landlord, commercial, and tenant-occupied spaces. It can also include commercial, personal use, or rented units.

Building

Agency Height

JULY 31, 2025

The CLUE report (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) is a national database that holds claims data for up to seven years. Get a CLUE Report (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) This report shows claims history tied to your property and neighborhood It can help you understand why your premium went up—and challenge it 3.

Premium

Zywave

JUNE 10, 2025

Read more > Rating & Underwriting Risk Back Rating & Underwriting Risk ClarionDoor A Modern API-Driven Rating Administration Platform Featured Story Zywave’s Digital Distribution Suite – ClarionDoor has been recognized as a Luminary in the Celent Report for Insurer Stand-Alone Rating Engines – Global Edition. The challenge?

Cyber

Distinguished

APRIL 23, 2025

In March 2024, the EPA announced final amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilizers. Linton has over 11 years of experience in underwriting of environmental and construction insureds.

Liability

Zywave

JUNE 19, 2025

Read more > Rating & Underwriting Risk Back Rating & Underwriting Risk ClarionDoor A Modern API-Driven Rating Administration Platform Featured Story Zywave’s Digital Distribution Suite – ClarionDoor has been recognized as a Luminary in the Celent Report for Insurer Stand-Alone Rating Engines – Global Edition. The challenge?

General Liability

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

APRIL 10, 2025

Even as California moves to address regulatory obstacles to fair, actuarially sound insurance underwriting and pricing, the states risk profile continues to evolve in ways that impede progress, according to the most recent Triple-I Issues Brief. Like many states, California has suffered greatly from climate-related natural catastrophe losses.

Insurer

Distinguished

APRIL 21, 2025

Distinguished provides brokers and their clients with comprehensive insurance solutions and a streamlined process, offering benefits including: Expert underwriting team: Helping brokers and landlords secure the right coverage based on property type and risk factors. Why Partner With Distinguished for Landlord Insurance in Chicago?

Broker

Simply Insurance

JUNE 13, 2025

Life sciences insurance is designed to protect companies involved in the research, development, and commercialization of medical products and technologies. DBA Simply Insurance ® in Georgia) " Simply Insurance® is a licensed independent insurance broker and doesnt underwrite any insurance policy described on this website.

Insurance Quotes

Distinguished

MAY 13, 2025

Commercial umbrella : A policy that gives hotels additional liability coverage so they can maintain coverage limits beyond what is available on their primary GL. Commercial auto : A comprehensive policy that covers commercial vehicles if theyre involved in an accident, vandalized, or stolen.

Broker

Rough Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

That according to the 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer, which surveys global customers as well as brokers, trade organizations, underwriters, claims professionals, and risk consultants. A look atand response tothe emerging risks that could dominate 2025 By Lori Widmer This year will be the year of cyber exposure.

Cyber

Distinguished

APRIL 29, 2025

Other factors, such as commercial use and past claims history, can also impact pricing. Receive a quote: Our underwriting team will review your submission and provide a competitive, bindable quote. How Much Does a Landlord Insurance Policy Cost in Colorado? Submit your business: Use our Broker Connect portal to apply quickly.

Liability