Latest Middle Market Headlines
All the headlines from our Middle Market Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Coalition, a Cyber Insurer and Cybersecurity Firm, Makes Its Debut
Dec 6 2017 // Coalition is making its formal debut into the cyber insurance space, but with a twist. The San Francisco-based startup is also a cybersecurity firm. Founded in March 2017, Coalition is co-founded by technology...
Cyber Was Focus of California Symposium for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Oct 13 2017 // There are more than 4,000 cyber-attacks each year aimed at small- to mid-sized businesses, many of which are exposed because they haven’t given cyber security a high enough priority, according to Stephanie...
Chubb Taps Hiscox’s Hosking, Promotes Bear to UK Middle Market Broker Roles
Oct 3 2017 // Chubb has announced the appointment of two new positions within its Middle Market Independent Broker segment. Hannah Hosking has been appointed as Head of Distribution – Independent Brokers UK&I, while Steve Bear has...
Middle Market Growth Spells Opportunity for California’s Insurance Community
Sep 4 2017 // The insurance community has at least two reasons to be interested in a new report on middle market companies, particularly those who are doing business in California. According to a report from American Express and Dun...
Middle Market Growth Spells Opportunity for California’s Insurance Community
Aug 17 2017 // The insurance community has at least two reasons to be interested in a new report on middle market companies, particularly those who are doing business in California. According to a report released this week from American...
Ransomware Risk: 4 Questions to Ask to Optimize Cyber Insurance
Jun 5 2017 // Following the “WannaCry” ransomware cyberattack in at least 140 countries, insurers, brokers and cyber risk management specialists are working with businesses to report claims, improve and expand existing cyber...
The Hartford Launches Risk Management Platform For Large, Midsize Businesses
May 17 2017 // The Hartford has released a new risk management information system (RMIS) to address the evolving data needs of its largest commercial customers who are most at risk for loss. The new system – TREO | Track Risk. Explore...
The Hartford Names Tooker as Head of Middle Market Segment
Mar 30 2017 // The Hartford has named A. Morris “Mo” Tooker, currently chief underwriting officer, as head of its Middle Market segment. Tooker remains chief underwriting officer for the company’s property/casualty...
Helping Small Insurers Sell Cyber Coverage to Small Businesses
Feb 24 2017 // With the global cyber insurance market expected to reach $14 billion by 2022, according to Allied Market Research, it’s no wonder more insurers are looking to offer cyber coverage. But small insurers have been...
Ironshore Forms Oil & Gas Facility for Middle Market Energy Sector
Feb 14 2017 // Ironshore Specialty Casualty has formed Ironshore Energy Solutions, a dedicated oil & gas facility, offering liability coverages for on-shore middle market energy classes in the United States. Ironshore Insurance...
Zurich North America Names Leaders of Realigned Commercial Divisions
Jan 25 2017 // Zurich North America has announced the name of its new North America Commercial Insurance unit and leadership team. This new unit brings together the former Commercial Markets and the former Global Corporate in North...
How Brokers Can Help SMBs Reduce Cyber Risk
Jan 9 2017 // Only recently, and mostly due to pressure created in the media by high-profile cyber attacks, executives at large companies have a new awareness of cyber risks to business. As a result, companies are spending more to...
The Hartford Names Bergbauer Head of Middle Market International
Oct 28 2016 // The Hartford has appointed Alfred Bergbauer as vice president and head of multinational underwriting. Bergbauer will oversee The Hartford’s International Choice portfolio of insurance products for U.S. organizations...
Special Report: 6 Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2017
Oct 24 2016 // As 2016 winds down and the insurance industry begins to adjust its business and marketing strategies for the new year, cyber criminals are doing exactly the same thing – reviewing their successes and failures, attempting...
EPIC Launches Cyber Risk Insurance Platform for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses
Oct 18 2016 // EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has launched its proprietary Cyber Risk and Insurance Platform tailored to small and mid-sized...
Marsh & McLennan Acquires Atlanta-Based Benefits Advisory Group
Sep 2 2016 // Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, has acquired Benefits Advisory Group, an Atlanta-based employee benefits consulting firm. Terms of the transaction were not...
Mid-Market Firms Fall Short on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management: Assurex Global
Jul 18 2016 // Middle market businesses in all parts of the world view their exposures to natural catastrophes as increasing but some fall short when managing these risks effectively, according to a new survey of senior executives at...
Mesirow Insurance Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Middle Market Unit
Jul 13 2016 // Chicago-based Mesirow Insurance Services (MIS), a division of Mesirow Financial, has joined Alliant Insurance Services’ middle market platform, Alliant Americas. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Founded in...
Chubb Offers Package Policy for UK & Ireland Middle Market Firms
Jun 8 2016 // Chubb has launched a comprehensive single property and liability package insurance policy for middle market businesses in the UK and Ireland. “MasterPackage” is designed to meet the needs of UKI business with...
Shults to Lead The Hartford’s Middle Market Central Division Sales, Underwriting
Jun 6 2016 // The Hartford has appointed Mark Shults as division executive for Middle Market sales and underwriting operations in The Hartford’s Central Division. He is based in Frisco, Texas. The Central Division encompasses...
