Ironshore Approved as E&S Insurer in New York

April 28, 2008

The Excess Line Association of New York has approved Ironshore Insurance Ltd. as an eligible excess and surplus lines insurer in the Empire State.

Ironshore - a Hamilton, Bermuda-based specialty insurer with roughly $1 billion in capital - said it will provide commercial property and property catastrophe insurance on an excess and surplus basis for risks located in the state.

"We are pleased to be approved… and we expect to grow our market presence in New York State," said CEO Robert V. Deutsch.

Source: Ironshore Insurance Ltd.