October 9, 2017
Pen Underwriting, the UK managing general agent, has announced a new long-term capacity deal with Zurich in the specialist area of hazardous and tanker transportation, building on a successful partnership that extends back more than 30 years. The agreement will …
July 5, 2017
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. announced that Chaucer, the company’s international specialty insurance group, has acquired SLE Holdings, a market-leading Lloyd’s managing general underwriting agency based in Sydney, Australia. SLE, which currently underwrites business exclusively in Australia, wrote approximately U.S. …
June 27, 2017
Pen Underwriting* has launched a new product to address the UK construction industry’s wide-ranging, complex risk exposures. Backed by “A”-rated capacity from specialist insurer CNA Hardy, the single wording, multi-section cover can be offered on an annual or single-project basis …
June 1, 2017
Dale Underwriting Partners, managed by Lloyd’s third party managing agency Asta, announced the creation of a new contingency and sports personal accident business. The team will be led by Martin Lawson, who will be joined by Richard Appleton. Both are …
May 23, 2017
Globe Underwriting, the UK-based managing general agent, has announced the launch of its marine division. The five-strong team is led by Peter Rogers, head of marine, and David Dymond, head of underwriting. They will report to Gary Corke, CEO, Globe …
May 10, 2017
Nexus Group, the London-based independent specialty managing general agent (MGA), has formed a partnership with Beazley to provide cyber insurance with effect from May 1, 2017. Nexus will underwrite the new line, offering third party cover up to a maximum …
May 2, 2017
Fidelis Insurance announced that it is further developing its niche specialty offerings by sponsoring a new managing general agent that focuses on specialty reinsurance. Fidelis said it will be providing investment and cornerstone capacity for the MGA, which is expected …
April 27, 2017
Pen Underwriting has formed a new strategic partnership with specialist insurer Markel International to further consolidate Pen’s presence in the UK equestrian market and drive the company’s product innovation in the sector. Markel is an established and leading name in …
April 21, 2017
Nirvana Risk Partners has launched as an underwriting cell on Castel Underwriting Agencies’ MGA formation platform, targeting media, technology and cyber liability risks. Nirvana will underwrite risks for small and large enterprises on a global basis with a particular emphasis …
April 7, 2017
Plum Underwriting, the London-based specialist home insurance managing general agent, announced the launch of cyber and data risks cover embedded within high net worth (HNW) and mid net worth (MNW) home insurance products in the UK. Plum’s Home Cyber covers …