QBE International Markets has signalled its intent to launch a new US inland marine offering by January 2025, alongside the appointment of Sharon Primerano as vice president.

September 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday filed a civil claim against the owner and operator of the container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore killing six, seeking more than $100 million.

Axa XL has extended its inland marine insurance offering in the supply chain and transportation space by entering into a delegated underwriting arrangement with program administrator US Marine Insurance Group (US MIG).

Nothing keeps an inland marine underwriter as busy as a growing economy. The US economy has, so far, avoided recession with GDP rising 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2024. Construction continues to grow, and trucks are rolling down highways laden with building materials, consumer goods and freight of all kinds.

Distinguished Programs has partnered with SiriusPoint on its Eric Michel-led inland marine insurance program.

Argo has hired former Markel, Allianz, Travelers, and Great American executive Julie Saunders as head of inland marine,

Falvey Insurance Group has launched a new commercial output insurance program that is being underwritten on capacity provided by Canopius US.

Falvey Insurance Group has appointed Brad Eldridge as its new chief relationship officer with the executive succeeding the retiring Daryl Mackay in the role, while the marine-focused MGA has also established a new board of directors.

Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Michael Tate as head of product and underwriting for inland marine.

Ascot has hired industry veteran and former Great American and Chubb executive Lloyd “Pat” Stoik as its new head of marine, marking the firm’s latest senior appointment,

Axis has hired a team of inland marine underwriters from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), led by its US head of wholesale inland marine Kristen Hunter, as the carrier continues to add to its specialty capabilities under new CEO Vince Tizzio,

Falvey Insurance Group is making a play in the inland marine market and has hired a six-strong team led by Ed Helfers and Lisa Uzzo from CRC-owned Continental Underwriters to spearhead its entry into a sector the North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based MGA said is “a natural extension” to its existing portfolio.

Axis Capital (Axis) has launched its inland marine unit in North America, led by Kristen Hunter who will join as head of inland marine, North America.

Distinguished Programs has launched a new inland marine offering spearheaded by Eric Michel, who has joined the Aquiline-backed platform from Argo Group,

Axa XL's Americas marine insurance business has announced four promotions including Ken Mueller taking on the head of inland marine role previously held by Mike Perrotti.