Central Insurance

JUNE 30, 2025

Central construction underwriter Tanner Webb shares how reliability, responsiveness, and relationships drive his underwriting approach. The post Meet Tanner Webb, Central’s New Construction Underwriter appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurer 130

Insurance Journal

JULY 7, 2025

CRC Group, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd’s managing agency Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors. Atrium will retain its …

Underwriter 175

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 175

Central Insurance

MAY 25, 2025

At Central, our underwriters are more than evaluators of risk. The post What is an Insurance Underwriter? The post What is an Insurance Underwriter? Theyre trusted advisors who collaborate with agents and policyholders to design thoughtful, customized protection. appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Underwriter Underwriting Policyholder Insured 130

Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

billion net underwriting loss for the U.S. Growth in net earned premiums during the first three months of 2025 was offset by losses and expenses, resulting in a $1.1 P/C industry. According to industry rating agency AM Best, the January …

Underwriter 130

Underwriter Underwriting Premium 130

Insurance Journal

JUNE 9, 2025

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the specialty underwriting segment of Ryan Specialty, has launched Ryan Specialty Renewables, an international renewable energy managing general underwriter. The MGU is formed from the unification of existing company brands: PERse Americas, PERse International, de …

Underwriter 161

Underwriter Underwriting 161

Insurance Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Bishop Street Underwriters announced that it has acquires Ohio-based Aerospace Insurance Managers, a general aviation insurance services provider, from Hallmark Financial. This acquisition marks Bishop Street’s entry into the aviation insurance market, strengthening its differentiated MGA platform with an expanded …

Underwriter 161

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 161

Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2025

billion, and reversed an underwriting loss posted last year for the same period. Travelers’ second quarter underwriting profit was about $1 billion compared to … The Travelers Cos. increased second quarter net income $975 million for a total of about $1.5

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Underwriting Underwriter 228

Insurance Journal

APRIL 9, 2025

Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd., the Bermuda-based managing general agent (MGA), has launched a professional lines program with a maximum line limit of $10 million. Backed by Somers Re, the Bermuda-based program is writing a portfolio of professional liability products and …

Underwriter 180

Underwriter Underwriting Liability Agents 180

Insurance Journal

APRIL 10, 2025

Markel Promotes Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced that Matthew Brooke has been promoted to senior underwriter, War and Terrorism, effective immediately. Reporting to Chloe Gordge, head of War …

Underwriter 232

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurer 232

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 …

Liability 161

Liability Underwriter Underwriting Marine 161

Insurance Journal

JUNE 15, 2025

After eight years of losses, Florida’s personal property insurance market reported an underwriting profit and a considerable jump in operating income in 2024, the AM Best rating and analytics firm said in a report posted in late May. The firm …

Underwriter 130

Underwriter Underwriting Personal Property Property Insurance 130

Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

The future of underwriting will be built on closer relationships between carriers and insurance agents, with carriers working hand-in-hand with agencies to maximize profits from books of business. That was the word from Chad Combs, vice president of personal lines …

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Underwriter Underwriting Agents Insurance Agent 219

Insurance Journal

JULY 2, 2025

Howden Japan Acquires Majority Stake in Retail Broker Holos Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired a majority stake (68.3%) in Holos Holdings Co. a leading retail insurance broker headquartered in Kyoto. Founded in 2001 by …

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Broker Insurance Broker Underwriter Underwriting 274

Insurance Journal

JULY 15, 2025

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association actuarial and underwriting committee on Monday voted to recommend no rate change for 2026 residential and commercial policies. The TWIA board of directors will consider the recommendation when they meet on August 5. TWIA must …

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Policy Underwriter Underwriting Commercial 225

Insurance Journal

JUNE 25, 2025

Brit Group Holdings Limited announced the launch of Brit Flood, a new digital underwriting platform for brokers to help address the protection gap which exists in the US flood market. “With floods occurring more frequently, the role of private insurance …

Underwriter 265

Underwriter Underwriting Broker Protection 265

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 …

Underwriter 241

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 241

Insurance Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Specialist Risk Group Acquires Generation Underwriting From WF Risk Group Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of managing general agent Generation Underwriting, which has offices in Newcastle and Belfast, from WF Risk Group. Financial details …

Underwriter 161

Underwriter Underwriting Risk Agents 161

Insurance Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

SiriusPoint Taps AIG’s Gibson as International Chief Underwriting Officer SiriusPoint Ltd., This edition of International People Moves details appointments at SiriusPoint and Howden. A summary of these new hires follows here. the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced the appointment …

Underwriter 186

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 186

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced it has received in-principle approval to launch Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984, which will commence underwriting in April 2025. Convex Group Ltd., Convex said it has worked with its advisers Gallagher Re and Asta, which …

Underwriter 193

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 193

Insurance Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Strong returns in the reinsurance sector are attracting capital and leading to favorable pricing outcomes for buyers — but underwriting discipline continues, according to renewal reports from three reinsurance brokers. Despite heavy natural catastrophe losses in the first quarter, reinsurance …

Broker 247

Broker Underwriter Underwriting Broker-Agent 247

Central Insurance

JULY 15, 2025

With years of experience and a focus on collaboration, John Hughes brings deep expertise to construction underwriting. The post Meet John Hughes, Central’s Construction Underwriting Specialist appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

Underwriter 130

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurer 130

Insurance Journal

MAY 2, 2025

Operating in New York and London, USQ underwrites non-traditional insurance risks. Global specialty insurance broker Ryan Specialty has completed the acquisition of USQRisk Holdings, LLC. USQ’s operations will become a part of the alternative risk business within Ryan Specialty. The …

Insurance Broker 207

Insurance Broker Underwriter Underwriting Broker 207

Insurance Journal

JULY 14, 2025

HDI Global collaborated with Paris-based Descartes Underwriting SA, a leader in corporate parametric … The Japan branch of Germany-based corporate & specialty insurer HDI Global SE, part of Talanx AG, has received regulatory authorization in Japan to offer parametric earthquake insurance.

Underwriter 161

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 161

Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

When was the last time you watched someone’s eyes light up when you mentioned policy exclusions, aggregate limits, or automated underwriting? Here’s the thing–insurance is fundamentally about stories. Every policy represents a narrative of protection, and every risk assessment predicts …

Underwriter 147

Underwriter Underwriting Policy Protection 147

Insurance Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the managing general underwriter Carbon Underwriting and specialty re/insurer Chaucer. CEO of Carbon Retires for Health Reasons, Succeeded by Co-Founder Ferrier Carbon Underwriting … A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 164

Top Insurance Blogs

JUNE 12, 2025

Blue Zebra Insurance (BZI) is actively engaging with new underwriting partners following the announcement that Youi Insurance will withdraw support for broker-distributed insurance in Australia starting July 1, 2025.

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Underwriter Underwriting Insured Broker 66

Central Insurance

JULY 11, 2025

Meet the underwriter helping contractors build stronger, safer businesses. The post Meet Kelly Booth, Central’s New Construction Underwriting Specialist appeared first on Central Insurance Blog. Construction deserves expertise.

Underwriter 130

Underwriter Underwriting Building Insured 130

Insurance Journal

JULY 2, 2025

Hiscox, the Bermuda-based global specialist insurer, has launched a new Cargo API (application programming interface)-based solution, available through broker partners for underwriting small cargo and stock throughput risks. Responding to demand for an insurance product to cover the smaller cargo …

Risk 161

Risk Underwriter Underwriting Broker 161

Top Insurance Blogs

JUNE 19, 2025

Two of the most misunderstood yet essential roles in Germany are those of the insurance adjuster and the underwriter. While many policyholders confuse one for the other, the truth is that they serve distinct purposes and get involved […] The post What Is the Difference Between an Insurance Adjuster and an Underwriter in Germany?

Underwriter 104

Underwriter Underwriting Policyholder Insured 104

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent, has expanded and enhanced its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies, to support clients’ international growth strategies and help them respond to increasing legal liabilities arising from contractual complexities. With immediate effect, Pen’s …

Underwriter 237

Underwriter Underwriting Liability Agents 237

Insurance Journal

JUNE 20, 2025

Howden Acquires Chilean Retail Insurance Broker Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired Ureta & Fernandez Corredores de Seguros Limitada (U&F), an independent retail insurance broker headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Following completion of the acquisition, Felipe Ureta …

Broker 234

Broker Insurance Broker Underwriter Underwriting 234

Insurance Journal

JUNE 23, 2025

June 18, 2025 — Greenwood General Insurance today announced the official launch of Kaya AI, an artificial intelligence solution designed to streamline ISO class code classification for insurance brokers and underwriters. Monrovia, CA., The tool addresses persistent industry challenges by …

Insurance Broker 130

Insurance Broker Broker Underwriter Underwriting 130

Insurance Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), the group representing London companies that provide international and wholesale re/insurance, has named Chris Jones as chief executive, succeeding Dave Matcham. Jones will formally take up his responsibilities on May 1, 2025 in response to …

Underwriter 130

Underwriter Underwriting Insured Insurance 130

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 22, 2025

The case, Beazley Underwriting, Ltd. A recent Pennsylvania ruling offers an instructive look at the difference between blanket and scheduled insurance coverage and what policyholders must do to ensure they get the coverage they think they are buying.

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Policyholder Underwriter Underwriting Property Insurance 100

Insurance Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Hull & Company-Texas, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, promoted Brandt Wilkins to underwriter/broker. Wilkins has an extensive background in the commercial wholesale business. He has been with Hull Texas for the last three years managing a book with emphasis in the …

Underwriter 220

Underwriter Underwriting Broker Commercial 220

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2025

The syndicate – Coface Lloyd’s Syndicate 2546 – is expected to commence underwriting in 2025 … International & Reinsurance News Apollo Syndicate Management Business Moves & Mergers Coface Coface Lloyd’s Syndicate 2546 Gallagher Re Lloyd's trade credit insurance

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Underwriter Underwriting Risk Insurer 198

Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

A New York specialty insurance managing underwriter for contractors and construction risks has sued a New York City personal injury law firm and dozens of medical providers, alleging a wide-ranging scheme to defraud insurers through staged construction accidents and fraudulent …

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Injury Underwriter Underwriting Insured 130