Program Business News

Markets/Coverages: Ryan Launches Specialty National Programs Group

Global specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty is launching a new practice group focusing on specialty, class specific package business on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. The new group will be within its underwriting managers specialty, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers …

Emerald Bay Launches Co-Op and Condo Casualty Program with Vanderbilt Properties

Underwriting carrier Emerald Bay Risk Solutions announced a partnership with Vanderbilt Properties Associates, Inc., a risk purchasing group comprising a large portfolio of high-end residential and commercial real estate properties as its members, to launch its inaugural casualty program. The …

MGU Carbon Underwriting Gets Initial Lloyd’s Approval to Launch New Syndicate

Carbon Underwriting Ltd., the London-based managing general underwriter and Lloyd’s syndicate CBN 4747, announced that Lloyd’s has granted in principle approval for the launch of Syndicate 5757, effective Jan. 1, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the company as …

Markets/Coverages: HUB International Launches Platform to Manage Insurance Needs of Franchisors, Fanchisees

HUB International Ltd. (HUB), the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced the launch of HUB Franchise Insurance Solutions, a digital platform to help franchisors and franchisees manage their insurance needs in one location. With HUB Franchisee Insurance Solutions, …

R&Q Announces Capital Raise of $50M-$60M, Completes Reorganization

R&Q Insurance Holdings, (R&Q) the non-life speciality insurer that focuses on program management and legacy insurance business, announced a capital raise of $50 million to $60 million. In addition, it has completed a planned reorganization to separate Accredited (its program …

AM Best Places Ratings of R&Q and Subsidiaries Under Review with Neg. Implications

AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of R&Q Insurance Holdings’ three wholly owned program management subsidiaries: Accredited Surety and Casualty Co. …

R&Q Weighs Separation of Program Management and Legacy Insurance Businesses

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd., the non-life global specialty insurance company that focuses on program management and legacy insurance businesses, announced that the board of R&Q is reviewing strategic options to separate these businesses. R&Q said its Program Management business, Accredited, …

NSM Insurance Adds 3 Medical Stop Loss, Managed Care Specialty Firms

Pennsylvania-based insurance program specialist NSM Insurance Group has completed its acquisition of three businesses that specialize in the field of medical stop loss insurance and managed care insurance. The firms are Sequoia Reinsurance Services in Minnesota, and IOA Re’s two …

Program Manager McNeil, New York Cannabis Industry Form Workers’ Comp Group

Insurance program manager McNeil & Co. and the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) are forming a workers’ compensation safety group for the New York cannabis industry. The two said the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) recently gave initial …

Markets/Coverages: WTW Partners With Falvey Cargo on Cyber; Boost and Breach Offer Crypto Wallet Cover; Umbrella From Distinguished Programs Serves Real Estate, Community Associations

WTW Partners With Falvey Cargo Underwriting for Affirmative Cargo Cyber Coverage Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson is partnering with Falvey Cargo Underwriting on an affirmative cyber coverage product for cargo and stock throughput risks. WTW said the new product recognizes …