Kaufman’s RB Jones adds RSG’s Nehring as energy director
HW Kaufman Group managing general agent RB Jones has strengthened its energy capabilities with the hire of Brad Nehring as a director.
Hilb buys Indiana-based agency Star Insurance
US insurance broker The Hilb Group has announced the acquisition of Star Insurance Agency, which is focused on personal and commercial insurance.
IMA’s wholesaler Towerstone acquires Jacobs & Associates
IMA Financial Group’s wholesaler platform Towerstone has acquired managing general agent and E&S broker Jacobs & Associates.
Beat plans to further diversify Syndicate 4242 portfolio in 2021
Beat Capital has outlined plans to further orientate the portfolio of Syndicate 4242 away from catastrophe risk in 2021 as it refocuses on broader specialty insurance and reinsurance lines.
The Insurer TV: US small to mid-sized retail distribution deals in “late innings”
With over 5,000 US small to mid-sized retail distribution acquisition deals completed in the last decade, consolidation in this sector is in its “late innings” phase, according to John Kraska, president and managing director at Dowling Hales.
Hub buys Wyoming’s largest independent agency
Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of Wyoming Financial Insurance (WYFI), the largest independently owned insurance agency in Wyoming and the third acquisition the US broker has announced so far this month.
GRP takes Towergate Retail CEO to fill COO role
Global Risk Partners (GRP) has hired Steve Anson from Ardonagh as chief operating officer.
NFP Canada adds Hamel in latest WTW hire
NFP has added yet another Willis Towers Watson executive to its growing Canadian operation, with Matthew Hamel the latest to make the switch.
Brown & Riding hires additional property team in Houston
Expansive independent US wholesale broker Brown & Riding has hired JulieAnne Lenzsch and Billy Lally from Maximum Independent Brokerage in Houston, The Insurer can reveal.
Kaufman’s RB Jones adds RSG’s Nehring as energy director
HW Kaufman Group managing general agent RB Jones has strengthened its energy capabilities with the hire of Brad Nehring as a director.
Beat plans to further diversify Syndicate 4242 portfolio in 2021
Beat Capital has outlined plans to further orientate the portfolio of Syndicate 4242 away from catastrophe risk in 2021 as it refocuses on broader specialty insurance and reinsurance lines.
MS Amlin launches US MGA-focused strategy with ITMA deal
Lloyd’s insurer MS Amlin has launched a new US MGA-focused strategy as it attempts to broaden its product base and balance the current volatility of catastrophe risk in its portfolio.