Attention Young Professionals: Wholesale Insurance Is ‘Where the Magic Happens’ December 9, 2021 By Amy K. O'Connor According to wholesale insurance executives, their segment of the property/casualty insurance industry is more exciting and fulfilling than other sectors...
People Moves: Sartain Heads Marsh Specialty; AXA XL Adds 2 Underwriters to E&S Team December 7, 2021 Sartain Named Marsh Specialty Leader for U.S. and Canada Insurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of Michelle Sartain as head...
Wholesale Brokers Look to Continue Offering Value While Addressing Talent Gap December 7, 2021 By Amy K. O'Connor The wholesale insurance market continues to grow premiums while providing value to retail agents and important options to their customers,...
Joyn Insurance Goes Live With E&S Offerings in 28 States December 2, 2021 New digital managing general agency Joyn is expanding its excess and surplus coverage offerings to a total of 28 states...
Staying Focused on Surplus Lines: Amwins’ President Drinkwater November 19, 2021 By Andrea Wells It’s an interesting time in the surplus lines industry with insurance rates increasing and capacity being limited in some classes...
People Moves: AXA XL Names Clark as Marine Liabilities Global Practice Leader; Hamilton Hires Ironshore’s Marzec as Head of Management Liability for E&S September 20, 2021 AXA XL Names Clark as Marine Liabilities Global Practice Leader AXA XL’s Global Marine insurance business has appointed Stephen Clark...
Demand Outpacing Supply in One of Best E&S Markets in 50 Years, Industry Veteran Says September 17, 2021 By Susanne Sclafane The chair of W.R. Berkley Corp. has been observing conditions in the excess and surplus and specialty markets for more...
How to pick an E&S carrier: Four characteristics to look for June 16, 2021 By Steven M. Mills, President, Excess and Surplus at The Hanover Insurance Group This post is part of a series sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group. The excess and surplus market is growing...
Surplus Lines Broker, Agent or Both? It’s Complicated. April 9, 2021 By Zach Lerner Increasingly, the world of insurance distribution has become highly specialized, utilizing technology and a multitude of parties to reach customers...
AM Best Upgrades E&S Outlook; Praises Resiliency, Clear Terms Amid Pandemic February 19, 2021 A.M. Best has upgraded its outlook for the U.S. excess & surplus lines insurance sector citing its resiliency in the...