Latest New Markets Headlines
All the headlines from our New Markets Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Tokio Marine Kiln Launches Specialty Reinsurance Division
Sep 13 2024 // Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the international specialist insurer, announced the formation of a new Specialty Reinsurance division to support the company’s growth ambitions in the sector. The new division will be led by...
Arrowhead announces new carrier partnership for New Jersey homeowners
Sep 10 2024 // SAN DIEGO, CA., September 10, 2024 – Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. is pleased to announce its new carrier relationship with DB Insurance Company. Together we have introduced a new admitted homeowner’s...
Bishop Street Enters Commercial Lines With Acquisition of MGA Conifer
Sep 5 2024 // Bishop Street Underwriters, a multi-boutique insurance platform owned by RedBird Capital Partners, announced it has acquired Conifer Insurance Services a specialty commercial managing general agency from Conifer Holdings,...
People Moves: Acrisure Re Makes Leadership Changes in London; Dale Enters Int’l Professional Indemnity Market, Led by Barnes From Westfield
Sep 4 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Acrisure Re and Dale Underwriting Partners. A summary of these new hires follows here. Acrisure Re Announces Leadership Changes in International...
Ascend Unveils Direct Bill Automation Solution for Insurance Brokers
Sep 4 2024 // Introducing the Only Comprehensive Platform for Agency Accounting Operations San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2024 – Ascend, the leading provider of accounting automation software to the insurance industry, is...
Markets/Coverages: Ascot Launches Capital Mgmt Platform for 3rd-Party Capital Biz
Aug 23 2024 // Ascot Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based global specialty insurance company, announced the launch of a unified capital management platform, Leadline Capital Partners, to support their expanded third-party capital...
Markets/Coverages: Rokstone and Accredited Announce Multi-Year Capacity Agreement
Aug 21 2024 // Rokstone, the Aventum Group’s international re/insurance MGA, announced a multi-year, multi-strategy capacity agreement with Accredited Insurance Program Management, a leading global program manager. The partnership...
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches $50 Million Port Blockage Insurance Facility
Aug 20 2024 // Marsh, the insurance broker and Marsh McLennan subsidiary, announced the launch of a first of its kind $50 million port blockage insurance facility, covering shipping ports and terminals around the world. Created by Marsh...
Skyward Specialty Launches Aviation Program
Aug 19 2024 // Houston’s Skyward Specialty Insurance Group announced it is launching an aviation program in partnership with Acceleration Aviation Underwriters. The partnership between Skyward Specialty and Acceleration Aviation...
Markets/Coverages: Amwins, Floodbase Unveil Flood Insurance for Golf Courses; Aegis Pro Risk Partners With Sentry on E&O Program
Aug 14 2024 // Amwins announced the launch of its “Tees-to-Green” flood insurance program powered by Floodbase to reimburse U.S. golf courses for lost revenue due to flooding. Golf courses are often built on land prone to...
People Moves: Miller Names Thevenot for Strategic Sports and Entertainment Team; Tokio Marine HCC International Promotes 2 in UK Trade Credit Division
Aug 13 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at insurance broker Miller and the insurer Tokio Marine HCC International. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Appoints Thevenot for Strategic...
Skyward Specialty Enters the Mortgage (Re)insurance Market
Aug 13 2024 // Skyward Specialty Insurance Group announced its entry into the mortgage (re)insurance market. In support of this new venture, Jean-Philippe “JP” Latour joined the company as senior vice president in May 2024....
People Moves: Markel Announces 2 Key Hires for International Casualty Team; Howden Re Taps Gruen From AXIS as Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence
Aug 7 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Howden Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Appoints 2 Key Hires for International Casualty Team Markel, the insurance...
Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Unveils NEW CIC Self-Paced Course: Commercial Multiline
Aug 6 2024 // Austin, TX., August 6, 2024 —The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its first Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) self-paced course titled “CIC Commercial...
Orion180 Launches Homeowners Insurance in Ohio
Aug 2 2024 // Orion180 has announced its expansion into the Buckeye State. According to a press release, the company now offers homeowners insurance services and coverage in Ohio through Orion Select Insurance Co., Orion180’s...
Arch Completes Acquisition of Allianz’s U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment Businesses
Aug 1 2024 // Arch Insurance North America it has closed the acquisition of the U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses from Allianz. Nearly 500 former Allianz MidCorp and Entertainment employees have joined Arch and will...
Ryan Specialty Announces Unification of Ryan Financial Lines
Jul 26 2024 // Ryan Specialty announced the unification of Ryan Financial Lines and the expansion of its product offerings. Ryan Financial Lines’ formation was announced in December 2023. The first phase was implemented in March...
People Moves: Marsh Promotes McKay as UK Advisory Leader; BHSI Launches Surety in Spain, Led by Barbero; IQUW Promotes MacDonald to Head of Property
Jul 25 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Marsh, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and the re/insurer IQUW. A summary of these new hires follows here. Marsh Promotes McKay as UK...
New London-Based Specialty Reinsurer, Stability Re, Launched
Jul 24 2024 // The Connect Group announced the launch of a London-based specialty reinsurer, Stability Re. This follows the formation in September 2023 of Stability Risk, an MGA created to allow Connect Underwriting Ltd. (a specialist...
Markets/Coverages: High-End Home Insurer Openly Enters Virginia
Jul 10 2024 // Home insurer Openly has begun offering its coverage options to independent insurance agents and their policyholders in Virginia. Already active in 23 states, the upmarket home insurer said it is launching in Virginia with...
