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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...

People Moves: Hamilton Re and Hamilton Global Specialty Announce CEO Appointments, as Graves Retires; Aon Promotes Rieth to Global Cyber Leader

Jun 18 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Hamilton Re and Hamilton Global Specialty as well as Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Hamilton Re, Hamilton Global Specialty Name New CEOs,...

Everest Launches Unified International Specialties Business, Led by Trueman

Jun 16 2025 // Everest announced its international insurance division has launched a unified specialties business, bringing together its offerings across marine, aviation, energy & construction, cyber, and industry practices. Paul...

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches €1B Facility for Data Center Construction Projects

Jun 16 2025 // Marsh, the insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of Nimbus, a new insurance facility providing clients with comprehensive cover for the construction of large-scale data centers across the UK...

Markets/Coverages: MGA Optio Launches $150M Political Violence & Terrorism Cover

Jun 12 2025 // Optio Group, the London-based, independent specialty MGA, announced the launch of new political violence and terrorism (PVT) binders, backed by 100% Lloyd’s of London capacity. The new product provides a US$150...

Markets/Coverages: MGA Aurora Launches Lloyd’s-Backed Property Insurance Offering

Jun 11 2025 // Aurora, the London-based digital managing general agent, has launched a property owners insurance product, aiming to enhance the way brokers access and place property risks. The new product, backed by Lloyd’s,...

London MGA Amiga Specialty Officially Launches

Jun 4 2025 // Amiga Specialty, an independent international managing general agent (MGA), has today announced its official launch. The London-based company said it aims to swiftly establish itself in the global insurance MGA landscape...

Markets/Coverages: MGA Rokstone Launches International Casualty Division

May 29 2025 // Rokstone, the London-based specialty re/insurance MGA that is part of the Aventum Group, announced the launch of its International Casualty Division. The move marks the latest milestone in Rokstone’s strategic...

Tokio Marine Launches Green Unit, Eyes $1 Billion Revenues by 2030

May 28 2025 // Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has set up a unit to insure activities linked to the low-carbon transition such as green hydrogen, shipping and cement and is targeting $1 billion in revenues by the end of the decade, its...

Motion Specialty Launches Lloyd’s MGU, Founded by Former Hiscox Executives

May 20 2025 // Motion Specialty has been approved as a Lloyd’s of London coverholder, founded by former Hiscox executives Dan Alpay and Alex Kickham. The business writes on behalf of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301, managed by Inigo...

TIMBY Specialty Launches Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage

May 15 2025 // Inland marine managing general underwriter TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions launched its Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage, a product specifically for public and contract warehouses that handle third-party...

Markets/Coverages: Markel Launches Affirmative Cyber Product for Collateral War Cover

May 14 2025 // Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., launched a specialist cyber product to provide up to US$5 million of cover per risk for indirect losses arising from an act of war. Cyber risks are a...

Markets/Coverages: CRC’s Starwind Specialty Launches 4 Programs

May 13 2025 // Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, said it has launched four insurance programs — Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT (Political Violence & Terrorism), Starwind Equipment, and Starwind...