Dallas-based Republic Companies Group Inc. announced it has entered into a managing general agency agreement with FirstComp Underwriters Group Inc. – making the Omaha-based monoline workers’ compensation group one of Republic’s key relationships.
Under terms of the contract, certain Republic insurance subsidiaries will serve as policy issuing insurers for business produced and administered by FirstComp. The FirstComp book of business to be written by the Republic companies is estimated to be $80 million of gross premium in the 2006/2007 underwriting year. These risks are written through FirstComp’s network of independent insurance agencies for small- to medium-size businesses primarily in rural and suburban towns of several states nationwide.
Consistent with the operating strategy of Republic’s Program Management segment, Republic will cede a portion of the business under a new quota share reinsurance agreement. For the 2006/2007 year of account, the Republic companies will retain 35 percent of the net premium and underwriting risk of FirstComp’s production. The Republic companies will receive fee income for the 65 percent quota share reinsurance placements.
“We are excited about the relationship with FirstComp, a company that has a history of high growth and exceptional results under experienced management,” said Parker Rush, president and chief executive officer of Republic. “FirstComp’s strategy of focusing on smaller policyholders complements Republic’s general operating philosophy. We believe the addition of FirstComp enhances our mix of casualty exposures and provides an opportunity for our companies’ entry into several new states.”
FirstComp Underwriters Group provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for more than 50,000 “main street” businesses through more than 5,200 independent insurance agencies nationwide. With headquarters in Omaha, Neb., and an East region office in Providence, R.I., the company currently operates in 25 states.
Source: Republic Companies Group
Topics Underwriting
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