Latest New Markets Headlines

All the headlines from our New Markets Topic Page, ordered by recency.

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...

Fidelis Partnership Launches MGA Arenite Specialty for Surety, Credit Risk Insurance

Sep 16 2025 // Pine Walk Capital Ltd., the specialist MGA platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), announced the launch of Arenite Specialty to write surety and credit risk insurance. Initially focused on...

Markets/Coverages: MGA Arrow Launches Tech E&O Practice With Bridgehaven Capacity

Sep 15 2025 // Arrow Risk Management, the London-based specialist MGA underwriting platform, announced a strategic partnership with Bridgehaven Specialty UK Ltd. to launch its tech E&O underwriting practice. The practice will be led...

Markets/Coverages: Howden’s MGA DUAL Launches Cargo Insurance in Europe

Sep 11 2025 // DUAL Europe, the managing general agent and unit of insurance intermediary Howden, announced the launch of its cargo insurance business, effective from Sept. 1, 2025. This marks a strategic expansion of DUAL Europe’s...

Ryan Specialty Launches New Sidecar to Support its Delegated Underwriting

Sep 5 2025 // International specialty insurer Ryan Specialty announced the formation of a new collateralized reinsurance vehicle called Ryan Alternative Capital Re, Ltd. (RAC Re) RAC Re will deliver additional capacity to Ryan Specialty...