Latest New Markets Headlines
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Reliable Transportation Association Launches Lloyd’s Backed Physical Damage Program for Commercial Auto
Aug 6 2025 // New Physical Damage coverage now available in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Illinois, California, and Texas; Georgia, Florida, and additional states to follow. Warminster, PA., August 5, 2025 — Reliable...
People Moves: BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada, Led by Tran; Aspen Promotes Cushway as Head of Int’l and UK Casualty Insurance, in New Role
Aug 4 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Aspen Insurance Holdings. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Launches Program Business in...
People Moves: QBE Hires ERGO’s Peerdeman to Launch Marine Insurance in Netherlands; HDI Global Appoints 2 New Leaders in Long-Tail Segment
Aug 1 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE and HDI Global. A summary of these new hires follows here. QBE Hires ERGO’s Peerdeman to Launch Marine Insurance Biz in Netherlands International...
US Property-Focused-MGA Avatar Launches in UK, Led by Clapham From Aon
Jul 31 2025 // Avatar MGA Ltd., a next generation managing general agent (MGA), has received Lloyd’s coverholder and UK regulatory approval to begin binding business from Aug. 1, 2025. The US D&F property-focused MGA is backed...
Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Dallas in 2026
Jul 30 2025 // Alphabet’s Waymo said on Monday it will roll out its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas in 2026, accelerating its U.S. expansion as electric vehicle maker Tesla pushes to grow its recently launched robotaxi...
Two More Insurers Enter Florida Market as Storm Season Warms
Jul 21 2025 // Two more property insurers put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to 14 the number of new carriers in the state since 2023. It’s another sign that legislative discouragement of claims litigation...
Markets/Coverages: Liberty Specialty Launches Crypto Product for Financial Institutions
Jul 15 2025 // Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, announced the launch of a dedicated product for financial institutions operating in the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. The product is designed for...
Markets/Coverages: HDI Global, Parametric Insurer Descartes Launch EQ Cover in Japan
Jul 14 2025 // 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. HDI Global collaborated with...
Markets/Coverages: Aon Launches Insurance Facility for Full Lifecycle of Data Centers
Jul 11 2025 // Insurance broker Aon plc announced the launch of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP), a proprietary multi-line insurance facility designed to help clients manage risk across every stage of data center...
AI-Driven MGA ‘Augmented UW’ Launches to Serve Smart-Follow Insurance Market
Jul 10 2025 // Augmented UW Ltd., the AI-driven managing general agent, has launched in London to serve the smart-follow insurance market. The MGA was founded by Chief Executive Officer Daniel Prince, a leading executive in the London...
Markets/Coverages: Markel Launches Pre-Loss Services for UK Cyber Clients
Jul 9 2025 // Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced the launch of its pre-loss services for UK Cyber360 policyholders. These new offerings include a complimentary one-hour call with an...
People Moves: Liberty Specialty Promotes Fraigneau to President, Europe; Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches in Canada With Gladki as Exec Director
Jul 8 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets in Luxembourg and the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation in Canada. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty...
Market/Coverages: Willis Launches $200M Cargo Facility for Rising Geopolitical Risks
Jul 8 2025 // Willis, a WTW business, has launched ‘Undercover,’ a new $200 million facility, combining coverage for a range of geopolitical exposures faced by cargo owners worldwide. Developed by Willis in a joint...
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches IICF Canada
Jul 7 2025 // Sarah Gladki announced as Executive Director of IICF’s 2nd International Division Toronto, Ontario, July 7, 2025 –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Two More Insurers Enter Florida Market as Hurricane Season Warms Up
Jun 30 2025 // Two more property insurers have put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to 14 the number of new carriers in the state since 2023. It’s another sign that legislative discouragement of claims...
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches European Cyber Facility for Mid-Sized Enterprises
Jun 27 2025 // Marsh, insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of Cyber Unity, a new insurance facility for organizations across the European Union, as well as in Israel, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey, with...
Markets/Coverages: Brit Launches Digital Flood Product for US Market
Jun 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...
Markets/Coverages: Miller Launches Property Smart-Follow Facility
Jun 24 2025 // Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, has unveiled MillerBoost, a new property smart-follow facility designed to help brokers and their clients move faster and with more conviction in a rapidly evolving...
Aon Launches AI-Powered Aon Broker Copilot for Commercial Insurance
Jun 23 2025 // Aon plc today announced the launch of Aon Broker Copilot, a platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics in the commercial insurance placement process. “Aon Broker...
AmRisc Launches Reciprocal Exchange for Commercial E&S Market
Jun 20 2025 // AmRisc, a subsidiary of Alabama-based CRC Group and Truist Insurance Holdings, has launched a reciprocal exchange, initally writing in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, California and Colorado, the company announced this...
