Markets/Coverages News

Ahoy! Expands Boat Insurance to Boat-Filled Florida Market

Ahoy! Insurance, calling itself an insurance company built by boaters for boaters, has expanded into Florida, one of the world’s largest recreational boating markets. The excess and surplus lines broker was founded in 2021 by Amit Nisenbaum, a former Israeli …

Aon, Floodbase, Swiss Re Team on Parametric Storm Surge Solution for US Hurricane

Aon plc said it has launched a new parametric insurance solution designed to address and mitigate commercial losses from hurricane-related storm surge along the coast of the U.S. Developed with parametric flood insurance provider Floodbase and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, …

Markel Reorgs Professional Liability Products

Special insurer Markel said it is realigning its U.S. professional liability products into four pillars: management liability, errors & omissions (E&O), cyber, and financial institutions. “After careful consideration and evaluation, we believe this streamlined underwriting approach will lead to improved …

Markets/Coverages: MGA Rokstone Expands Portfolio Into Financial Institutions

Rokstone, the international speciality re/insurance MGA that is part of the Aventum Group, has announced the launch of a D&O and PI combined facility for financial institutions in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean, backed by a $10 million Lloyd’s …

Jupiter Launches $1M in Added Capacity Above FAIR Plan for California Homeowners

Jupiter Risk Services has launched its Jupiter Private Client Excess Homeowners Insurance (XS Homeowners), a property insurance product providing up to $1 million in additional capacity above the California FAIR Plan. Features of XS Homeowners Insurance include: Available through certain …

Markets/Coverages: DUAL Europe Launches Cyber Active Protect Solution

DUAL Europe announced the launch of DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a new product that combines comprehensive cyber insurance with proactive cyber prevention services. It also has launched a new entity – DUAL Cyber Prevention and Response (DUAL CPR) – which …

Descartes Launches Parametric Tornado Coverage for Solar Farms

Descartes Underwriting has announced the launch of a parametric insurance product to protect utility-scale solar farms against tornado damage. According to a press release, the coverage uses satellite data and analytics to insure transition-sector investments against physical damage, business interruption …

MGIS Extends Specialized Disability Insurance to Advanced Practice Clinicians

MGIS and Reliance Matrix are extending their disability insurance and specialty coverages to advanced practice clinicians. APCs, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, are professionals with advanced education and specialized experience, and are trained and capable of performing many …

Lloyd’s Syndicate AEGIS London Launches Portfolio Solutions Division

Lloyd’s syndicate AEGIS London announced the creation of a new Portfolio Solutions division that will focus on following third-party underwriting expertise in the London market. Led by respected underwriter Richard Palengat, Portfolio Solutions will allow AEGIS London to engage with …

With Waters and Mandates Rising, HoneyQuote Adds Flood Insurance Price Tool

As more policyholders with Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance are statutorily required to purchase flood insurance, another insurance rate-quoting service has gotten in on the act. Officials with HoneyQuote.com announced Monday that the firm has started offering flood insurance quotes from …