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Middle East Tensions Boost Underwriting Risks Across Re/Insurers’ Portfolios: Report

Insurance Journal

JUNE 26, 2025

Marine, aviation, cyber, and terrorism insurers face immediate underwriting pressures and potential accumulation losses as a result of heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel, according to Morningstar DBRS. In addition, the report said, reinsurance capacity in certain business lines could …

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People Moves: Canopius Hires AIG’s Losquadro to Lead Underwriting, Hull & Liability US

Insurance Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

Canopius Group, headquartered in Chicago, appointed Tom Losquadro as vice president of underwriting for national hull and liability U.S. Losquadro brings extensive experience in marine insurance, having held senior roles at both AIG and Marsh McLennan. He joined Canopius on …

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Mideast Ship Insurance Costs Jump Following Iran-Israel Attacks

Insurance Journal

JUNE 19, 2025

Underwriters are now charging 0.2% The cost of insurance for ships sailing in the Persian Gulf jumped as attacks between Iran and Israel raised risks for vessels in the area. of the value of a ship for calls into the …

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QBE Appoints Paul Peerdeman as Head of Marine Underwriting in the Netherlands

Top Insurance Blogs

AUGUST 1, 2025

QBE has officially announced the appointment of Paul Peerdeman as the new head of marine underwriting for the Netherlands, strengthening its push into the Dutch marine insurance market. With over 35 years of hands-on experience in marine insurance, Peerdeman is well-positioned to lead this strategic expansion.

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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

MAY 6, 2025

Without inland marine coverage, these businesses would face significant financial losses that standard property insurance doesnt cover. Despite its name, inland marine insurance has nothing to do with boats. What is Inland Marine Insurance? Inland marine insurance provides coverage for property that moves between locations.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

National Starwind Specialty Insurance Services named Graham Jenks the president of JH Blades Group, which encompasses JH Blades Energy, JH Blades Marine, Southern Marine, and Energy Technical Underwriters. JH Blades is a specialty platform of Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a …

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

These include $1 million in personal liability, coverage for personal contents, inland marine for scheduled valuables, and additional living expenses. Human underwriting : Our underwriters assess your risks through discussion, not just algorithms. However, we can give you an idea of what will influence the costs of a policy.

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

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.,

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Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira

Distinguished

APRIL 28, 2025

The new division, led by industry veteran Miguel Ferreira, joins the Contract Surety unit introduced in 2024 and is expected to begin underwriting in the second quarter of this year. The Commercial Surety division will offer customized bonding solutions for a wide range of industries. Distinguished enlisted the assistance of U.S.

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How Much New Risk Can Insurance Customers and Insurers Take?

Majesco

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

iv] The surge in demand will take advantage of technology advancements for pricing, rating, underwriting, and core by leveraging native Cloud, new data sources, APIs, document ingestion, AI and GenAI to elevate the automation and decisioning for specialty insurance. The global specialty insurance market was valued at $104.7

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Dave Matcham to retire as head of IUA after 20 years at the helm

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 21, 2025

Chris Jones has been named as the new CEO of the International Underwriting Association (IUA). Claire McDonald, Chair of the IUA and CEO of Scor Business Solutions, The post Dave Matcham to retire as head of IUA after 20 years at the helm appeared first on Insurance Marine News. He will formally take up his responsibilities on May 1st.

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Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

Distinguished

JULY 7, 2025

Flexible Underwriting and Coverages for Their Unique Situation Everyone’s situation is a little different. Distinguished’s flexible underwriting and expertise help you offer plans designed to cover anywhere between 2 and 100 units across your city. Here are three things you can offer to win over new clients. Do you write schedules?

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New underwriting structure at West

Insurance Marine News

JULY 10, 2025

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People Moves: Arch Insurance Taps Symenouh From Tokio Marine as Senior Cyber Underwriter; Chubb Promotes Latter to Lead Claims for Overseas General Insurance

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Arch Insurance Taps Symenouh From Tokio Marine as Senior Cyber Underwriter Arch Insurance has appointed Ezechiel Symenouh … This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and Chubb Overseas General. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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People Moves: Markel Taps AEGIS London’s Pressman as Senior U/W, Marine Cargo; GC&C Names Chubb’s Selff as Head of Underwriting Asia

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Markel Taps AEGIS London’s Pressman as Senior Underwriter, Marine Cargo Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group … This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial. A summary of these new hires follows.

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People Moves: Markel Taps QBE’s Smith to Lead Marine & Energy Liability Team, Int’l Specialty; QBE Promotes Lascelles as Dir. of Underwriting, Marine and British Marine

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Markel Taps QBE’s Smith to Lead Marine & Energy Liability Team, Int’l Specialty Markel, the insurance operations within … This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers Markel and QBE. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Legacy Specialist Enstar Agrees $196M Loss Portfolio Transfer With Atrium Syndicate

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

the Bermuda-based legacy acquisition specialist, announced its Lloyd’s syndicate has agreed a ground-up loss portfolio transfer (LPT) with Atrium Syndicate 609, managed by Atrium Underwriters Ltd. The transaction involves Syndicate 609’s discontinued portfolios, comprising marine treaty reinsurance, …

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West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer

Insurance Marine News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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Shipowners’ Club reports underwriting surplus at half-year point

Insurance Marine News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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People Moves: Liberty Specialty Markets Promotes Nelson to CUO, UK & MENA, Succeeding O’Neill; Pen’s Trafalgar Marine Trades Taps Geo’s Colbourn as Senior UK U/W

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets, the MGA Pen Underwriting, and Lloyd’s syndicate, AEGIS London. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Specialty Markets Promotes Nelson to CUO, UK & MENA Regions, …

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ADVERTISEMENT : Liability Underwriter – Smallcraft P&I

Insurance Marine News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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TIMBY Specialty Launches Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage

Insurance Journal

MAY 14, 2025

Inland marine managing general underwriter TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions launched its Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage, a product specifically for public and contract warehouses that handle third-party property. With limits up to $5 million per location, WHLL offers options covering additional …

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Tokio Marine HCC International appoints Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter – Marine Cargo

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 20, 2025

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People Moves: Jenks Named President of JH Blades; Gonzales Joins Alliant Healthcare

Insurance Journal

MAY 23, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services named Graham Jenks the president of JH Blades Group, which encompasses JH Blades Energy, JH Blades Marine, Southern Marine and Energy Technical Underwriters (ETU). JH Blades is a specialty platform of Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a …

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DUAL partners with Quotech for marine underwriting technology

Insurance Marine News

JANUARY 15, 2025

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Markel names Pressman senior underwriter for marine cargo

Insurance Marine News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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Alchemy Underwriting enters marine space, recruits Wilkie, report

Insurance Marine News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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Pen Underwriting appoints Robert Dobson to lead marine claims

Insurance Marine News

JANUARY 12, 2025

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People Moves: Everest Promotes Mesagaes to Reinsurance Head of Renewable Energy; Westfield Specialty International Taps Arch’s Poulteney and Kailia for Offshore Energy

Insurance Journal

MAY 13, 2025

He will report to John Hyland, head of Underwriting and Marine, … Everest Promotes Mesagaes as Reinsurance Head of Renewable Energy Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Everest Group Ltd., announced that Jonathan Mesagaes has been named head of Renewable Energy.

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Markel names O’Neil as senior underwriter for marine and energy liability

Insurance Marine News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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People Moves: AXIS Taps Chubb’s Farrup to Lead Global Markets, Succeeding Gregory; Agile’s Lloyd’s Syndicate Hires AXA XL’s Hughes for London Marine Team

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 6, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXIS Capital Holdings and Agile Insurance Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXIS Appoints Chubb’s Farrup as Head of Global Markets, Succeeding Gregory AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced …

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Cormican named Syndicate 4000 active underwriter

Insurance Marine News

MARCH 12, 2025

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Clarkson joins Nexus Underwriting MGA operation Spectrum

Insurance Marine News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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Syndicate Results 202 #14 Hartford Underwriting Agency 1221

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APRIL 21, 2025

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Syndicate Results 2024 #13 Newline Underwriting Management 1218

Insurance Marine News

APRIL 15, 2025

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Shift in underwriting approach for US ports and terminals, says BMS

Insurance Marine News

APRIL 16, 2025

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Pen Underwriting extends international ports and terminals coverage to US risks

Insurance Marine News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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Energy underwriting is changing to reflect society’s transition to a cleaner future: IUMI 2024

Insurance Marine News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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Emma Werth Appointed Vice President of Underwriting and Reinsurance

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 Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The team aims to launch operations and begin underwriting in the third quarter of this year. Supported by a skilled team of underwriters, his leadership enhances Distinguished’s ability to make a meaningful entrance into the surety market. to support the Surety offering. to support the Surety offering.

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Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage

Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Starting Jan.

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Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers

Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

Underwriters with hospitality industry knowledge and expertise. Our underwriters will look at the security the hotel has in place. Her extensive experience includes roles in underwriting, claims, and risk management across various sectors, including hospitality, professional liability, and emergency services.

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Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

Distinguished

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Unlike competitors retreating from the market due to aggregation risks, our Fine Art and Collectibles insurance program brings fresh capacity and a willingness to underwrite policies tailored to Californias unique challenges. Wildfire coverage is included under our Fine Art and Collectibles program based on underwriting.

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Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hear directly from our underwriters on how Distinguished can help you win business and deliver superior service to your clients. Expert Panel Alison Sweeney , Vice President, Fine Art Expert, Distinguished Fine Art & Collectibles Alison is our Fine Art expert and underwriter working out of our New York office.

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Middle East Tensions Boost Underwriting Risks Across Re/Insurers’ Portfolios: Report

People Moves: Canopius Hires AIG’s Losquadro to Lead Underwriting, Hull & Liability US

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Mideast Ship Insurance Costs Jump Following Iran-Israel Attacks

QBE Appoints Paul Peerdeman as Head of Marine Underwriting in the Netherlands

Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

People & Places

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira

How Much New Risk Can Insurance Customers and Insurers Take?

Dave Matcham to retire as head of IUA after 20 years at the helm

Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

New underwriting structure at West

People Moves: Arch Insurance Taps Symenouh From Tokio Marine as Senior Cyber Underwriter; Chubb Promotes Latter to Lead Claims for Overseas General Insurance

People Moves: Markel Taps AEGIS London’s Pressman as Senior U/W, Marine Cargo; GC&C Names Chubb’s Selff as Head of Underwriting Asia

People Moves: Markel Taps QBE’s Smith to Lead Marine & Energy Liability Team, Int’l Specialty; QBE Promotes Lascelles as Dir. of Underwriting, Marine and British Marine

Legacy Specialist Enstar Agrees $196M Loss Portfolio Transfer With Atrium Syndicate

West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer

Shipowners’ Club reports underwriting surplus at half-year point

People Moves: Liberty Specialty Markets Promotes Nelson to CUO, UK & MENA, Succeeding O’Neill; Pen’s Trafalgar Marine Trades Taps Geo’s Colbourn as Senior UK U/W

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TIMBY Specialty Launches Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage

Tokio Marine HCC International appoints Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter – Marine Cargo

People Moves: Jenks Named President of JH Blades; Gonzales Joins Alliant Healthcare

DUAL partners with Quotech for marine underwriting technology

Markel names Pressman senior underwriter for marine cargo

Alchemy Underwriting enters marine space, recruits Wilkie, report

Pen Underwriting appoints Robert Dobson to lead marine claims

People Moves: Everest Promotes Mesagaes to Reinsurance Head of Renewable Energy; Westfield Specialty International Taps Arch’s Poulteney and Kailia for Offshore Energy

Markel names O’Neil as senior underwriter for marine and energy liability

People Moves: AXIS Taps Chubb’s Farrup to Lead Global Markets, Succeeding Gregory; Agile’s Lloyd’s Syndicate Hires AXA XL’s Hughes for London Marine Team

Cormican named Syndicate 4000 active underwriter

Clarkson joins Nexus Underwriting MGA operation Spectrum

Syndicate Results 202 #14 Hartford Underwriting Agency 1221

Syndicate Results 2024 #13 Newline Underwriting Management 1218

Shift in underwriting approach for US ports and terminals, says BMS

Pen Underwriting extends international ports and terminals coverage to US risks

Energy underwriting is changing to reflect society’s transition to a cleaner future: IUMI 2024

Emma Werth Appointed Vice President of Underwriting and Reinsurance

Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage

Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers

Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

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