Latest New Markets Headlines
All the headlines from our New Markets Topic Page, ordered by recency.
New Homeowners Insurance Product in California Launched by bolt
Nov 25 2025 // Insurtech bolt launched a new homeowners insurance offering the firm is calling VTRO. VTRO is a California-based managing general agent created by bolt. VTRO combines comprehensive coverage with bolt’s smart water...
Property Cat Reinsurance MGA, Bobcat Re, Launched in US by Former K2 CAT Execs
Nov 18 2025 // A new property-catastrophe reinsurance MGA, Bobcat Re, has been launched by a group of private investors, including former K2 CAT executives David Carson and James Sharpington as well as Glenn T. Jackson from...
Markets/Coverages: Fidelis Launches Construction Consortium to Cover AI Data Centers
Nov 7 2025 // The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), the Bermuda-based managing general underwriter, announced the launch of a consortium that targets risks associated with the construction of AI data centers. With estimates suggesting that the...
Mission Launches New D&O and Other Liability Products for Small Businesses
Nov 6 2025 // Mission, a group of specialty underwriters and program administrators based in Alpharetta, Georgia, announced it has launched Diamond Head Specialty Underwriting, a program administrator offering executive liability...
EverPeak Launches Workers’ Comp in Arkansas
Oct 30 2025 // EverPeak Insurance announced the launch of its workers’ compensation solution in Arkansas. “Arkansas is powered by its small business community, and we recognize the critical need for accessible, reliable, and...
Markets/Coverages: Coalition Launches Excess Cyber Insurance in Quebec
Oct 24 2025 // Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it is offering Excess Cyber Insurance policies in Quebec along with a refreshed Excess offering across Canada. The...
Rockford Mutual Launches Commercial Auto in Michigan
Oct 21 2025 // Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC) announced the official launch of commercial auto coverage in Michigan, effective immediately. With this latest addition, RMIC now offers a complete suite of commercial insurance...
Alphabet’s Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in London in 2026
Oct 17 2025 // Alphabet’s Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday [Oct. 15], as it looks to expand its footprint to major international cities. Waymo...
Incubator, Former C&F Exec Launch Specialty Insurer for Insurers, Financial Managers
Oct 16 2025 // A former Crum & Forster executive and a London-based underwriter incubator have teamed up to launch a new specialty insurance company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bartlett 1889 Specialty Insurance plans to offer...
Markets/Coverages: HSB Canada Launches Cyber Insurance Coverage for Businesses
Oct 16 2025 // HSB Canada, a specialty insurer and part of Munich Re, introduced HSB CyberPro™, a new solution that provides comprehensive insurance coverage and services for businesses. HSB CyberPro combines specialized cyber claims...
Connecticut Launches Free Online Property Risk Mapping Tool
Oct 8 2025 // Connecticut has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their...
Markets/Coverages: HSB Launches Cyber Risk Solution for SMEs in UK and Ireland
Oct 7 2025 // Specialist engineering and technology insurer, HSB, has launched a cyber insurance and incident response solution specifically designed for micro and small businesses in the UK and Ireland with revenues of up to £10...
Markets/Coverages: Chaucer Launches Cyber Risk Management and Insurance Solution
Oct 6 2025 // Chaucer Group, the global specialty re/insurance group, announced the launch of Vanguard, a comprehensive cyber risk management and insurance solution designed to protect organizations in the face of an evolving threat...
Markets/Coverages: MGA DUAL UK Announces 5-Year Capacity Deal, Led by Zurich
Oct 3 2025 // DUAL UK, the managing general agent and subsidiary of insurance intermediary Howden, announced a five-year capacity deal led by Zurich Insurance, along with Liberty Specialty Markets and other A-rated capacity to support...
Ryan Specialty Launches Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers
Sep 24 2025 // Ryan Specialty has announced the formation of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers, a new managing general underwriter focused on providing casualty insurance solutions for complex construction and habitational real estate...
Markets/Coverages: Hub International Launches HUB Livestock Insurance in Canada
Sep 24 2025 // Hub International Ltd., the Chicago-based insurance broker, announced the launch of HUB Livestock Insurance in Canada, a scalable product with multiple specialized sub-programs, including equine, poultry and egg, dairy and...
Markets/Coverages: Tokio Marine Kiln Launches Enhanced Cyber Product Suite
Sep 23 2025 // Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the Lloyd’s specialist insurer, announced the launch of its enhanced “Cyber Ctrl” cyber product suite. This cyber risk solution features new products and wordings, including...
People Moves: Sompo Appoints Quane as CEO, International Markets; The Fidelis Partnership Announces 7 Senior Promotions in Bermuda
Sep 18 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo and The Fidelis Partnership. A summary of these new hires follows here. Sompo Appoints Quane as CEO, International Markets Sompo, a leading global...
People Moves: Arch Insurance Taps AXA XL’s Martins as Head of Executive Assurance for France; DUAL Europe Announces Key Cyber Appointments
Sep 17 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and DUAL Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Insurance Taps AXA XL’s Martins as Head of Executive Assurance,...
Orion180 Launches Homeowners Product in California That Includes High-Risk Zones
Sep 17 2025 // Orion180 Insurance launched of its FLEX Home Insurance product for California. FLEX is designed to give homeowners the ability to personalize policies, adjust coverage and deduct options based on risk exposure and...
