Latest New Markets Headlines
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CNA Launches Enhanced Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability Form
Aug 11 2011 // CNA has launched an enhanced version of its motor truck cargo legal liability form that provides cargo liability coverage for motor carriers whether on the road, loading or unloading, or stopped at terminals. Available in...
Marsh Launches Coverage for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation Costs
Jul 12 2011 // Marsh has created a new form of insurance protection designed to provide coverage for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations. Developed by Marsh’s Financial and Professional Liability Practice (FINPRO),...
Marsh Risk Consulting Launches Information Protection, IP Coverage
Jul 5 2011 // The protection of critical information and intellectual property (IP) can determine the success or failure of even the most established firms. The advent of cloud computing, social networking, outsourcing, and other modern...
AmWins Launches New Automobile Repossession Program
Jun 28 2011 // AmWINS Group, Inc. has developed an exclusive program with an A.M. Best rated A+XV carrier to provide coverage for the auto repossession industry. This insurance program is designed specifically for the repossession...
Travelers Bond & Financial Launches CyberRisk Product
Jun 15 2011 // Travelers has unveiled CyberRisk, a new product from Travelers Bond & Financial Products meant to limit client cyber exposures and managing associated risks. “Cyber risks leave businesses exposed regardless of...
Professional Liability Insurance Services Unveils Bed Bug Insurance
Jun 15 2011 // Professional Liability Insurance Services, Inc. – Underwriting Facilities, on June 1, launched business interruption and extra expense insurance coverage for bed bug infestations for lodging facilities. The firms says it...
The Hartford Launches Auto, Home Program For Sierra Club Members
Jun 3 2011 // The Hartford will now provide the Sierra Club’s 1.4 million members and supporters with access to its auto and home insurance through a program that will offer discounted rates in most states. The Hartford’s...
Hiscox Launches Small Business Coverage in Ariz., Calif., N.Y.
Jun 2 2011 // Hiscox has introduced their business owners policy (BOP) offering in Arizona, California and New York, with coverage in additional states planned for later this year. The business owner’s insurance package (BOP)...
Ryan Specialty Group Launches LifeScienceRisk
May 24 2011 // Ryan Specialty Group, LLC has introduced its LifeScienceRisk, a managing general underwriter specializing in generic pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutritional supplements. Insurance products include commercial...
National Interstate Enters Ambulance Insurance Market
May 18 2011 // National Interstate Insurance Co., a provider of transportation insurance, has entered the ambulance insurance market through a relationship with McNeil & Company, Inc.. The Ambulance Services Insurance Program (ASIP)...
Arrowhead Announces Acquisition of Specialty Agency Trafalgar Marine Insurance Services
May 17 2011 // San Diego, CA, 05/17/11 – ARROWHEAD General Insurance Agency, Inc., one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurance program managers, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the specialty insurance...
Risky Business: Insurance Industry Entering ‘New Era’ of Catastrophes
May 16 2011 // Given the recent flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes, it appears the number of catastrophic events that inflict mass casualties and severe economic losses has increased – so much so that Dr. Erwann Michel-Kerjan,...
Catlin UK Launches ‘BusinessAssist’ for SME Disaster Recovery
May 12 2011 // Catlin UK, a subsidiary of Catlin Group Limited, announced that it has “teamed with risk mitigation and loss reduction specialist Global Continuity” to include an enhanced disaster recovery plan,...
Risky Business: Insurance Industry Entering ‘New Era’ of Catastrophes
May 10 2011 // Given the recent flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes, it appears the number of catastrophic events that inflict mass casualties and severe economic losses has increased — so much so that Dr. Erwann Michel-Kerjan,...
Hagerty Marine Announces Broker Program in Canada
Apr 18 2011 // Hagerty Classic Marine has created a broker referral program for its Canadian product. This move will allow brokers in Canada to refer collector boat insurance clients and receive commission for new and renewal business....
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches Chicago/Midwestern Division
Apr 14 2011 // The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has launched a Chicago/Midwestern Division. Presently operating a California/Western Division and a New York/Northeast Division, the Foundation has expanded to include a third...
Target Markets Announces Program Business Research Project
Apr 14 2011 // The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) will begin research to document the size, characteristics, growth and other base-line information about the program business market. The “State of Program...
Take1 Insurance Launches Coverage for ‘Docu-Soap’ Television Producers
Apr 13 2011 // Take1, entertainment division of the U.S. Risk Insurance Group, will now cover “docu-soaps,” a new segment of the television production market, under its DICE (Documentary, Infomercial, Commercial, Educational)...
KnightBrook Enters Lawyer’s Liability Market in Pa.
Apr 6 2011 // KnightBrook Insurance Co., a premier specialty insurance company underwriting niche program business, will be entering the legal malpractice insurance market in Pa. The KnightBrook Legal Malpractice program in Pa. is...
Ironshore Canada Launches Specialty Casualty Division
Mar 28 2011 // Ironshore Canada Ltd. created a specialty casualty division to underwrite insurance coverages for general liability, as well as umbrella and excess liability programs. Stephen Stewart has been named vice president to head...
