Markets/Coverages: Brace Underwriting Launches Brace USA

Brace Underwriting Limited recently announced the launch of Brace USA with Glenn Dorr as president and head of marketing, North America, reporting to Adam Holberry, Group CEO of Brace.

Founded in October 2019 by group CEO Adam Holberry, London-based Brace has solidified its reputation as a leading capacity provider to alternative risk MGAs across the globe and in 2023 wrote in excess of $120 million in gross written premium.

Brace USA will be headquartered in North Carolina. Dorr will spearhead the business that will mirror the appetite of its London counterpart, focusing exclusively on binder business, excluding natural catastrophe, cyber and long-tail liability lines. He previously held senior distribution positions at Hiscox, Lloyd’s and HCC Specialty and most recently held the role of as head of distribution at Brace. He will report to Holberry.

Brace USA E&S capacity will be written on “A XV” AM Best-rated paper.”

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