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 …

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Central Insurance

JULY 9, 2025

The post Meet Mike Morse, Director of Small Business Underwriting at Central Insurance appeared first on Central Insurance Blog. Learn how Mike Morse leads Central’s strategy to scale small business with innovative tools and specialized teams.

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Central Insurance

JULY 17, 2025

Construction Underwriter Ryan Lynch brings a claims background to underwriting, helping contractors avoid coverage gaps. The post Meet Ryan Lynch, Construction Underwriter at Central Insurance appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Second quarter 2024 net income at W.R. Berkley Corp. increased nearly 8% compared to the same period a year ago Net income was about $401.3 million for Q2 2025 compared to net income of $371.9 million a year ago during …

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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 …

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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

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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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Policy

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 …

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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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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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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 …

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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

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.

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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 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2025

Founded in 2020, Cover Whale’s proprietary driver safety program combines continuous underwriting, real-time … Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, Inc., a managing general agency (MGA) focused on commercial auto isurance, announced $40 million in new equity financing from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital.

Commercial

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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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 …

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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.

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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.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 24, 2025

Dart, previously group chief underwriting officer (CUO) at Brit, will take up the role in January 2026, subject to regulatory approval. MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global re/insurer, announced the appointment of Christiern Dart as chief executive officer (CEO). Dart succeeds …

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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 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis and Aspen Insurance Holdings. A summary of these new hires follows here. Willis Launches Residential Real Estate Team, Led by Palmer, Grainger Willis, a WTW business, announced the launch of …

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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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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?

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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 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 20, 2025

Howard 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, …

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